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    Building sustainable village communities through education and information and communications technologies.

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Partners In Micro-Development Inc. (PIMD) works with remote village primary schools in Sri Lanka  to improve the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) and computer literacy for Grades 1 – 5.  PIMD is a 100% volunteer organisation of professionals from the education and information technology sectors, who are highly motivated and committed to improving access to education and technology in developing countries and communities. 

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What We Do

Our programs are designed to develop the four language skill areas of listening, talking, reading, and writing – in English.  We train teachers in our program schools in teaching methods that support the Five E’s: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. Schools are provided with resources and teaching materials and in partnership with Provincial Departments of Education, ongoing support and guidance.

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As a voluntary organisation, we rely on the support of the wider community to assist us in carrying out our work. There are several ways you can get involved in our work. Donations are always welcome and are tax deductible for Australian donors. Become a member and help us demonstrate to the wider community that our work is valued. If you have a professional background in primary teaching, or teaching English as a second language contact us about volunteer opportunities. 

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PIMD feeds the children

In June-July 2022 PIMD provided funds to 15 schools to cover the cost of providing a nutritious meal per day for every student for a month. This action was taken in response to the economic crisis in the country which has meant that Government funding for the school nutrition program had either ceased or declined …

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PIMD – New Team Members

We are pleased to welcome two new members to our core team of consultants: Mrs M.S. Fathima Rihana and Ms Shashikala Dissanayake. Mrs M. S. Fathima Rihana, Primary English Consultant, is a primary English teacher in Sri Lanka with a Bachelor of Arts (English, Education, and Sociology) from the Eastern University of Sri Lanka. In addition …

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The Lotus Program Works

We recently received this feedback from a primary English teacher in one of the Lotus Program schools in Sri Lanka:  “My school is situated in Trincomalee district .There are more than 35  children in each classes. I am one and only English teacher in my school . I faced a lot of issues in my …

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Lotus Library Windows 64-bit Instructions

Instructions for downloading Lotus Library Windows 64-bit App

  1. Download the ZIP file when prompted.
  2. Right click on the ZIP file once downloaded and select the menu option ‘Extract All’
  3. In the extracted list of files, right click on ‘Lotus Program Library’ and choose the menu option ‘Send to Desktop (create shortcut)’ .
  4. If you receive a message from Windows Defender, click on ‘More Info’ and then ‘Run Anyway’.
  5. Go to your desktop screen and click on the shortcut to open the ebook.
Lotus Library Windows 32-bit Instructions

Instructions for downloading the Lotus Program Library Windows 32-bit Instructions

  1. Download the ZIP file when prompted.
  2. Right click on the ZIP file once downloaded and select the menu option ‘Extract All’
  3. In the extracted list of files, right click on ‘Lotus Program Library’ and choose the menu option ‘Send to Desktop (create shortcut)’ .
  4. If you receive a message from Windows Defender, click on ‘More Info’ and then ‘Run Anyway’.
  5. Go to your desktop screen and click on the shortcut to open the ebook.
Lotus Program Training Windows 32-bit Instructions

Instructions for downloading Lotus Program Training Manual for Desktop Windows 32-bit

  1. Download the ZIP file when prompted.
  2. Right click on the ZIP file once downloaded and select the menu option ‘Extract All’
  3. In the extracted list of files, right click on ‘Lotus Program Library’ and choose the menu option ‘Send to Desktop (create shortcut)’ .
  4. If you receive a message from Windows Defender, click on ‘More Info’ and then ‘Run Anyway’.
  5. Go to your desktop screen and click on the shortcut to open the ebook.
Lotus Program Training Android Download Instructions

Instructions for downloading and running the Lotus Program Training Android App

  1. After selecting ‘Download Android App’ from the options above, select ‘Download’ when prompted.
  2. Then select ‘Open’.
  3. You will be asked if you want to install the application. Select ‘Install’.
  4. You may receive a message saying that your device ‘is not allowed to install apps from this source’. Click on ‘Settings’ and turn on ‘Allow from this source’ by sliding the button to the right. Then use the back arrow at the top to return to the install process.
  5. You may then receive a message ‘Blocked by Play Protect’. Select ‘Install Anyway’.
  6. You will receive a message saying the app is installed. ‘Open’ the app. If prompted to allow access to your media you can ‘Deny’ access if you wish.
Lotus Android Download Instructions

Instructions for downloading and running the Lotus Library Android App

  1. After selecting ‘Download Android App’ from the options above, select ‘Download’ when prompted.
  2. Then select ‘Open’.
  3. You will be asked if you want to install the application. Select ‘Install’.
  4. You may receive a message saying that your device ‘is not allowed to install apps from this source’. Click on ‘Settings’ and turn on ‘Allow from this source’ by sliding the button to the right. Then use the back arrow at the top to return to the install process.
  5. You may then receive a message ‘Blocked by Play Protect’. Select ‘Install Anyway’.
  6. You will receive a message saying the app is installed. ‘Open’ the app. If prompted to allow access to your media you can ‘Deny’ access if you wish.
Lotus Library Windows 64-bit Instructions

Instructions for downloading Lotus Library 64-bit App

  1. Download the ZIP file when prompted.
  2. Right click on the ZIP file once downloaded and select the menu option ‘Extract All’
  3. In the extracted list of files, right click on ‘Lotus Library 64-bit App’ and choose the menu option ‘Send to Desktop (create shortcut)’ .
  4. If you receive a message from Windows Defender, click on ‘More Info’ and then ‘Run Anyway’.
  5. Go to your desktop screen and click on the shortcut to open the ebook.