TI SL created the “Voice Corruption Help Line Service” on 8 August where the public can call in to report corruption-related issues in the education sector. The information gathered through the help line will be forwarded by TI SL to the relevant authorities –for example, the Ministry of Education or the Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption –to take necessary action. The help line is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Information also can be sent by postal mail to “Voice Corruption”, Transparency International Sri Lanka, 28/1, Bullers lane Colombo 07 or by e-mail to help@tisrilanka.org.

The second programme is a series of public exhibitions to enhance awareness of anti-corruption activities and to foster an attitude of public integrity. The exhibitions consist of anti-corruption awareness stalls from organisations engaging in anti-corruption activities and governmental and non-governmental organisations who deliver public services. The exhibitions will be followed by a peoples’ platform where public issues related to corruption will be discussed.

To date, three exhibitions have been scheduled, with the first event held in Kurunegala on 15 September. The following events are scheduled for Anuradhapura and Badulla in October and November respectively. For more information go to: www.tisrilanka.org/?p=367