1. Project Overview
Project Title: "Identity for All" – Documentation Assistance Program
Target Group: Individuals in the Millaniya area without birth certificates or with unregistered births.
Key Partners: The Divisional Secretary (DS), Assistant Divisional Secretary, and the Additional District Registrar.
Status: Successfully Completed.
2. The Challenge
Many residents in rural or underprivileged sections of Millaniya have lived for years without a legal birth certificate. This is often due to:
Home births that were never registered.
Loss of documents during floods or natural disasters.
Financial and logistical difficulties in traveling to the Divisional Secretariat multiple times.
3. Implementation & Process
The Lions Club acted as the bridge between the government and the people. The clinic followed a "One-Stop-Shop" model:
Verification of Identity: Grama Niladhari (GN) officers were present to verify the residency and background of the applicants.
Affidavit Preparation: F