Partners in Micro-development Inc.
Building sustainable village communities
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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. |
| 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. |  |
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
