On 12th July 2025, the Foundation of Goodness was proud to host a vital First Aid Workshop conducted by the Sri Lanka Life Saving Association, in response to requests from students in our Electrician Training Course. With 44 participants (42 male and 2 female), this session provided essential, hands-on instruction in emergency response and safety protocols.
As many of our vocational trainees prepare to enter the workforce or are already employed in practical fields such as electrical work, they identified a clear gap in their knowledge: the ability to act quickly and effectively in an emergency. In physically demanding and often hazardous work environments, knowing how to respond to accidents can make the difference between life and death. Recognising this, the students called for specialised training and this workshop was designed to directly address that need.
Workshop topics included:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR for drowning victims
- Response to electric shocks
- Choking and asphyxiation
- First aid for snake bites
- Awareness of dangerous creatures in open water resources
- Proper wound dressing techniques
- Accidents in water and non-contact rescue methods
The session was not only educational but highly engaging, offering real-life simulations and demonstrations that empowered participants to build confidence in handling emergency situations. For many, this was their first exposure to such comprehensive first aid knowledge.
Workshops like these have a profound impact. They don’t just provide technical knowledge, they instil a sense of responsibility, preparedness and care for others. Especially for youth from rural and underserved communities, gaining such skills can be transformative. It opens new pathways for employment, improves workplace safety and gives them the ability to contribute meaningfully to their families and communities in times of need.
The Foundation of Goodness remains committed to listening to the voices of our beneficiaries and responding with relevant, practical solutions. We are deeply grateful to the Sri Lanka Life Saving Association for their invaluable support in making this workshop a reality.
As we continue to bridge the urban-rural divide, initiatives like this reaffirm the power of knowledge, skills and timely action in creating safer, more empowered communities.
