The programme consists of training children between the ages 6-11 years and then conducting a competition to award the best 'Khomba Baby Hoda Purudu' student and thereby offer a scholarship in each school. Primary students from 17 selected schools in
Swadeshi has a rich tradition of helping local communities in various CSR projects enriching the lives of communities living in
In order to educate children Swadeshi has specially designed a very attractive easy to read colourful book that encourages values. The 'Swdeshi Khomba Baby 'Hoda Purudu' book encourages values such as protecting the environment, self hygiene, love and care for animals, healthy balanced diet, spirituality, caring for the elderly etc. 'It is very important for us to instill such values in children at a young age and it all begins at the primary age groups,' said Ms. Amari Wijewardene - Chairperson of Swadeshi.
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