The National Nutrition Month is observed in June. The theme of the National Nutrition Month for the Year of 2025 was "Vegetables and Fruits Always Keep You Healthy," The Level IV students of Home Economics Association organized a healthy food stall on the 30th of June 2025. The event took place at the lobby area of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
The Home Economics Association along with the alumni students provided refreshment at the International Yoga Day celebration organized by the Faculty of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna on 21st June 2025 at Kaithady. Under the theme “Yoga and Food for Health”, they prepared nutritious traditional dishes for the participants, including Kurrakkan Kool as morning refreshment and Varagu (Kodo millet) rice with a variety of vegetable curries for lunch, served on banana leaves to promote eco-friendly practices and traditional food culture.
The Home Economics Association of the University of Jaffna successfully organized an exhibition titled "Stitch Stories – Creative Textile and Crafts" on the 29th of May 2025 at the Lobby Area of the Faculty of Arts. The event was organized as part of the course units Textile and Clothing, Dress Designing and Pattern Making, Housing and Interior Design, Apparel Decoration and Sri Lankan Handicrafts in the Home Economics Curriculum.
The Home Economics Association of the University of Jaffna successfully organized the "Millet Yard" food festival and exhibition on the 10th of March 2025 at the Lobby Area of the Faculty of Arts. This event was part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of the University of Jaffna and showcased the culinary expertise of students in the preparation of millet-based foods
Workshop on Bakery item preparation
Navarathri was celebrated on 10.10.2024 at the department level. Staff members and students actively participated, did holy decorations, offered prasadam, and prayed the God for blessings and prosperity.
The Creative Hands Clothing and Home Decorating Expo was a remarkable showcase of skill, creativity, and sustainable practices by the students of the Home Economics Unit, Faculty of Arts. The event was organized by Level II Home Economics students on 06. 11.2024 at the lobby area of Faculty of Arts as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of University of Jaffna
Students from Home Economics Unit actively participated in the final day of the Elders day celebration on 07.10.2024 at State Home for Elders , Kaithady, contributing to the overall success of the event. The event was jointly organized by Department of Social Service, Northern Provincial Council and the State Home for Elders- Kaithady. This celebration aimed to honor the elderly residents, providing them with entertainment, companionship, and a sense of community appreciation.
The Home Economics Association of the University of Jaffna actively participated in the Agricultural Exhibition organized by the Northern Provincial Agriculture Department from October 2nd to 4th, 2024, at the Department of Agriculture in Thirunelveli. The theme of the exhibition was Towards Eco friendly sustainable agriculture era. They set up a millet-themed stall, aiming to promote the use of millets as a healthy and sustainable food source. The stall featured five different types of millets and offered a wide range of traditional Sri Lankan dishes made from them.
The students of the Home Economics Association at the University of Jaffna made a significant contribution to the International Tourism Day celebration by organizing an innovative and impactful food stall titled "Millet Spoon" from 27th to 29th of September 2024. The "Millet Spoon" stall attracted a wide audience, including academics, administrative staff, non-academic staff, students, and members of the general public. The stall was prominent for its focus on millet-based dishes and other healthy, traditional foods. The menu reflected creativity, nutritional value, and a deep understanding of local ingredients.
2024
A Food stall was arranged by Home Economics students at the International Tamil Research Conference 2023 Organized by Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
2023 Field Visits
Agriculture Exhibition
Industrial visit
Dinesh Bakery 2020
2022
Kaithady Elders home visit
Multi Cultural Exhibition
Home Economics Food Stall
Students at Practical
