The Goodville Program
I created the Goodville Program (GP) in 2021. The name Goodville comes from the words ‘Good’ and ‘Will’. The main objective of this program is to create a ‘will’ within children to do ‘good’, so that they will grow into civic-conscious, benevolent and empathetic adults.
I have designed Goodville cartoon characters with specific good qualities, behaviours and social-emotional skills. I have also created activities involving writing, drawing, puppetry, and music - and produced merchandise to make learning good values a fun, positive, and enriching experience for kids.
National recognition for Goodville
GP was given national recognition at the New Generation Awards 2023 organised by Women in Management and the National Youth Service Council. GP received the “Well Being Award” which “recognizes organisations and individuals who take great care to promote the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as ensuring that families can stay together.”
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An introduction to the Goodville Program
Introducing the Goodville Program to the Future Leaders Montesorris August 2023
Introducing the Goodville characters to children in the Bridge2peace schools -14th & 15th July 2023
" We're over the moon with joy about the Goodville program! Jeneli is beaming with enthusiasm, applying what she learned and animatedly chatting about Jolly, Sweety, Goody, and even Naughty. Your efforts have truly made a positive impact already.😃😃I feel that kids are not just learning, but absorbing valuable lessons about kindness and character in such a delightful way. Your dedication to teaching these essential values in a fun manner is commendable. It's not just important but timely for young minds."
Welcome to the Town of Goodville!
Meet the Goodville characters!
Through the non-profit BridgetoPeace, I got the invaluable opportunity to introduce the Goodville Program to underprivileged children from broken homes. By translating the program into Sinhala, I ensured accessibility for all, reaching both children and parents with messages of kindness and empathy in pre-schools in Diyatalawa and Lunugamvehera.
A significant moment occurred when I rang the bell of peace for kindness. This marked the first time kindness resonated alongside peace, signaling a collective dedication to fostering both peace and kindness within the school. Now, every morning, the bell is rung twice with the first and second rings representing peace and kindness respectively.
I was deeply moved by the children's response as they enthusiastically embraced the program's characters. I vividly recall one child excitedly running to his mother after the session, exclaiming, “Api jolliyen hitiya!”
(We were jolly!), referring to my character Jolly who makes others happy. When I addressed their parents, I emphasized the profound impact of kindness on healing and resilience to combat the pressing challenges of broken homes and societal divisions. I was incredibly touched by the expressions of gratitude and appreciation from parents. This reaffirmed the importance of the program's mission to spread kindness and empathy in our communities.
I am excited to branch out my program and spread joy and goodness in similiar areas.
GP in rural pre-schools
"Social-emotional learning (SEL) is like a toolbox which gives you the tools needed to fix and tweak your emotions to better understand yourself and others"
- Anagi
Goodville Camps!
Camp is always a buzzing with enthusiastic chatter, smiles and laughter as kids learn good values, behaviours and social-emotional skills through fun and positive activities like role play, puppetry, crafts and much more!
Join the Goodville WhatsApp community, to get notified of camps and other GP updates!
The Goodville Store
This is the place to buy special Goodville merchandise that will help your child develop and remember the ‘will to do good’ all the time!
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