Yalini

“I see myself as an instrument to promote and enhance the education of students, those who are struggling to get an education and those who are from a very poor family background,” says Yalini, a graduate of the Learning Facilitator programme in Sri Lanka.

Like her parents and grandparents before her, Yalini grew up in Hatton’s tea plantations. She believes that education is necessary to make a significant difference in her community. Encouraged by her parents and recognising the relevance of English language skills in today’s world, Yalini first joined JWL’s global community of learners through the Global English Language programme. At the same time, she developed an interest in becoming a teacher:

“In our country we are the people who are left behind in every way academically, professionally and economically. Also we are in the lowest stage so parents cannot put effort for their children’s education. That’s why I have chosen my future career as a facilitator to help them to come up.”

Yalini is putting knowledge and skills developed during both programmes into practice through part-time work with Hatton’s Centre for Social Concern, and teaching evening English classes at local schools. What next? She hopes to pursue her studies at the College of Education and fulfil her dream of becoming a formal teacher to empower her community.