My name is Jegan Kristilan, a 43-year-old born in Colombo. I became a refugee in Kilinochchi in 1983 after the July riots. I was conscripted into the LTTE Sea Tigers during the war, surrendered in 2009, and became a prisoner of war until my release in 2011 from Pusa and Welikada prisons.

I'm Anusuya, 31, from Aliyavala. Faced with heart disease at 21, my husband left due to the hardships. Struggling to survive, I had to send my 16-year-old daughter to a children's home for a stable education and living. It's a painful decision, but essential for her well-being during this challenging time.

My name is Lalita, aged 43. I am a mother of three girls, the eldest is 16, the next 14, and the youngest is 12.  I was born into a very poor family and experienced many hardships and tragedies in life. I lost my two-and-a-half-year-old son to the 2004 tsunami and barely survived after being near death.  The grief of losing my son for many years has not compensated for the loss even today. The civil ware also took its toll on my family and myself.

My name is Indika, and at present I work at SK farms in the capacity of Driver/Bodyguard and Friend to the Family. I was born and raised in Vavuniya in a family of 10, and joined the Army in 1995, as a commando after I finished my A/levels. My story is different to most others at SK Farms in that this land holds a special and significant place in my heart.

The war had an impact on all of us. But I managed to somehow continue my education. After my GCE A/L I went to Vavuniya where I studied English, MS Office and sewing. After my father’s death, due to the family circumstances, I had to find work and I worked as a rural bank manager. But the income was insufficient so I had to look for other jobs, and that’s when I was recommended SK farms by our gramasevaka. I am now working as an administrator and I’m very happy to help the organization grow.

My name is Munaffer and I am 28 years old and from Pulmottai, Trincomalee.  I did my education at Pulmottai Central College and then I did GCE A/L at Kalmunai Sahira College in Bioscience and then at the College of Agriculture (Kundagasalai). And studied Bsc. Agriculture on the European campus.  After GCE A/L I worked as a teacher at Hafil academy Pulmottai then trainee supervisor at Kurunagal Boiler Farm then visiting lecturer at NYSC Awisavalai.  Then I worked as a hatchery in charge at Gayan breeder farm then worked as assistant manager at feed mill LG Farm then worked as farm manager at Sandalanka poultry breeder farm and then joined SK Farm I started the work date as I am working for the development of the farm and I will give my tireless work to grow the farm.