Our
Mission
The mission of the Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) is to
provide much needed relief, rehabilitation and development for the
people of the North-East of Sri Lanka.
Our Organisation
The
TRO was formed in 1985 primarily as a selfhelp organisation for the
Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka taking refuge in South India, at that
time. Today, TRO's head office is located in Kilinochchi and branch
offices have been opened throughout the country. TRO’s long
association with the Tamil diaspora has resulted in creation of TROs
in several countries throughout the world. This has raised TRO’s
international profile and enhanced its ability to operate as an
effective non-Government Organisation in the North-east of Sri
Lanka.
Our Aims
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Provide short-term relief and long-term rehabilitation to the
displaced and war affected Tamils in North-eastern Sri Lanka
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Channel expertise and funds to promote economic development,
uplifting the living conditions for the displaced Tamils in
North-eastern Sri Lanka
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Promote and seek international aid from nations and
non-governmental organisations, for TRO's humanitarian
operations in Sri Lanka
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Canvass public and political opinion internationally, to
highlight the plight of the displaced Tamils in North-eastern
Sri Lanka.
Broad Objectives
Two decades of unabated war in the north and east of Sri Lanka,
has decimated the social structure in the region. With over one
million Tamil people still internally displaced, their life
crucially depends on relief and rehabilitation measures taken by
Non-Government Organisations (NGOs).
Local and international NGOs have played a significant role in
planning and implementing relief and rehabilitation programs
which have prevented major crisis in terms of general welfare
and starvation. With the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities
in Sri Lanka, a positive atmosphere now exists for long-term
development.
Targeted programs can now be instituted to bring the
war-affected people out of poverty and build a strong foundation
for structured projects that will provide an opportunity for
self-reliance.
A unique strength of TRO is its demonstrated ability to work
within the prevailing social, economic and political conditions
in North-eastern Sri Lanka.
