The UNI Apro Mentoring program closing workshop held on 3-4th of October 2017 at Ramada Hotel, Singapore with the participation of fifteen women participantsfrom Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The program was conducted by Sis. Veronica Fernandez Mendez (Head of UNI Equal Opportunities), Sis. Yoko Ogawa (Director for Equal Opportunities), and Sis. Joanna Katsoulas.
I’m Mihiri Hapuarachchi representing NPTWU was privileged to attend this program as mentor with my mentee Sis. Shiromi Kannangara (NPTWU). My mentor is Sis. Chandrika Eladeththa.
The main purpose was evaluating the progress of this two year period of mentoring program. We discussed the issues we face and the benefits we can share among the women in our roles as Mentor and Mentee. Mentors and mentees participated in this program shared their experiences during these two days and it was a great opportunity extended for myself and my colleagues from Sri Lanka namely, Sis Shiromi Kannagara (NPTWU), Sis Thushanthika Bandara (UPTO), Sis Kumari Jayamali (UPTO), Sis Lankika Ariyasinghe(FBOSL), Sis Sameepa Rajapaksha(FBOSL), Sis Gagarini Withanawasam (TOU), Sis Chandani Dasanayake (TOU).
For the benefit of women workers, this is not the end. We hope to attract many young women members towards our union activities though these types of programs to share our experience and spread the news aiming to expand this mentoring network within our own unions.
Thank you UNI APRO for this great opportunity and the unforgettable experience..!!