Kinniya Vision was established in May 1996 and registered in May 1997 under Non Governmental Organizations (Registration & Supervision) Act, No. 31 of 1980 as amended by act, No. 8 of 1998.

The organization was set up by a group of concerned professionals brought together by the common desire to struggle against ignorance, poverty, inequity and injustice. Kinniya vision wants to take an active role in the development process by working towards sustainable human development through participatory approaches. Kinniya vision is committed to helping people to achieve the greatest degree of self-reliance and social integration.

We want to build on the skills and experiences of communities. Kinniya Vision is striving to illustrate the powerful link between local and global changes by combing micro and macro - level activities.

 

Objectives

1. To engage in social research and studies.
2. To promote education and vocation skills
3. To develop human resources.
4. To raise awareness and advocate on human rights issues.
5. To promote gender equity and reduce gender imbalances.
6. To promote peace and harmony
7. To promote protection of environment
8. To promote community based services for disables
9. To promote participatory approaches in development process.

Areas of focus

Kinniya Vision's areas of focus are education and vocational skills development, livelihood development and development of rural infrastructure and water sanitation facilities with gender sensitive approaches.

Principles and Values

The work of Kinniya vision is rooted in a number of core values, which are:

Empathy: With the deprived and vulnerable communities. This means working with poor, seeing things from the perspective of the deprived communities, and enabling the poorest to analyze their own and problems and come up with their own solutions.

Equity: Kinniya Vision works with all groups of people, valuing their perceptions, opinions and rights. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, culture, race or socio - economic status, and try to adapt to different social, culture and economic contexts.

Participation: Kinniya Vision tries to give space to others, involving everyone at all appropriate levels of decision - making. We believe in respecting, listening and consulting.

Accountability: Kinniya Vision is committed to being transparent, and accountable to all, both within the organization as well as to stakeholders, particularly the communities with which we work. We are willing to share information with everyone and are open to questions and challenges.

Innovation: The Kinniya Vision approaches a flexible one, adapting to local conditions and learning by doing. We like taking new initiatives, being creative and are willing to experiment and take risks.

 

Organizational Structure

The Founder/the Executive Director who possesses wide experiences in development works provides direction and oversight for all Kinniya vision activities. He has also established very good relations with government authorities and donor agencies.

Board of Management
The Board of Management consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and four members provides strategic direction and policy guidelines for the organization.

The Board of Management is elected at the annual general meeting. The term of Board of Management is three (3) years. Below the Board of Management is the Executive Committee consisting of executive Director and three other Directors and is responsible for the day to day execution of the decisions of the Board of Management.

Executive Committee
Executive Committee consists of 4 members, The Executive Director, Director Programme, Director Support Services and Director Finance, The Executive Committee of Kinniya Vision is appointed by the Board of Management. The term of office of the Executive Committee is one (1) year.

Advisory Board
The Advisory Board consists of a team of intellectuals, who have a long history of working together. With their varying backgrounds and skills, they bring wealth of knowledge and experience with advocacy, research and networking skills.

The advisory board members provide advices in formulating policies and guidelines to the Board of Management and to the Executive Committee.

Advisory Board is appointed by the Board of Management. The term of office of the Advisory Board is one (1) year

Regional offices and other institutions managed by Kinniya Vision

1. Kantale Regional Office
2. Computing and Language Centre (SOCALL)
3. Vocational Skills Training Centre
4. Salt Factory

Staff details - Attached
1. Permanent Staff - 11
2. Temporary Staff - 36
3. Casual Staff - 05
4. Volunteers - 400