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Our Achievements
A Legacy of Impact

At SLCDF, every achievement carries the story of people rising, communities thriving, and futures becoming stronger. For nearly four decades, we have worked alongside Sri Lankans—empowering women, protecting children, strengthening livelihoods, restoring dignity, and leading the way in sustainability.

Our achievements aren’t just milestones; they are living proof of what’s possible when communities take the lead and development is driven from the ground up.

Green Leadership

One of Sri Lanka’s first Platinum Certified Green Buildings, showcasing our commitment to sustainability.

Success Stories
Driving Impact Through Innovation and Inclusion

From Abandonment to Ambition

Rasika’s Journey of Resilience and Hope After being abandoned and struggling alone, Rasika started a small shop to support her child. With support from the EU-funded DESTINY Project and her Self-Help Group, she expanded her business into a thriving store. Today, Rasika is empowered, earning steadily, and building a better future for her family. Rasika, a young mother, was once facing immense hardship after being abandoned by her husband. With no family support and a small chi

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From Fear to Freedom

Rajani’s Journey to Protect Her Children Rajani, a 33-year-old single mother of four, was left to raise her children alone after her husband abandoned the family. Living in a small, unsafe house without electricity, she struggled to provide for her children while enduring harassment and violence from her ex-husband. Her life began to change when the local Women’s Development Officer connected her with Let the Women Decide Their Destiny, an EU-funded initiative led by SLCDF an

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Wheels of Change

Shalika’s Story After being abandoned and facing harsh living conditions, Shalika started selling vegetables to support her children. With help from the EU-DESTINY Project, she received a mobile food cart that transformed her small stall into a thriving business. Today, Shalika is confident and hopeful, building a better future for her family. After being abandoned and facing harsh living conditions, Shalika started selling vegetables to support her children. With help from t

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Stitching Hope

Yamuna’s Path to Independence After losing her parents, Yamuna lived alone with no income. With support from the SLCDF programme, she received a sewing machine and materials to start a tailoring business. Today, she earns steadily and lives with confidence and purpose. Yamuna Kumudini Jayawardena lives in the quiet village of Wedeniya, within the Nawathalwatte GN Division of the Alawwa DS Division. After the passing of her parents, Yamuna found herself alone, living in a mode

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More Than a Store

Ridmika’s Journey to Dignity and Independence Once abandoned and struggling, Ridmika rebuilt her life with support from the EU-DESTINY Project. She launched a successful food shop near Delwita College and now thrives as a business owner and active SHG member—ensuring a better future for her child. Abandoned by her husband and pushed to the margins of society, Ridmika Dilrukshi Premachandra faced stigma and severe economic hardship as a single mother. She made ends meet by sel

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Rising from Trauma to Triumph

Vasuki’s Journey After escaping an abusive marriage, Vasuki received counselling and livelihood support through the EU-DESTINY Project. She now runs a poultry business and food service, earning over Rs. 30,000/month. Confident and independent, she’s rebuilding her life and planning to open a restaurant. Vasuki, a woman from Thonikal in the Vavuniya district, grew up in a loving family surrounded by her parents and siblings. Her childhood was joyful, and she was full of hope a

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A Story of Hope and Gratitude

Testimony of Mr. M. Upali After decades of crop damage due to flooding, 65-year-old farmer Upali now cultivates safely year-round, thanks to tank rehabilitation. “This has brought us security and a future,” he says. “I am 65 years old, a farmer from Harigala village, married with three children. My family depends entirely on our two acres of paddy land. Life has never been easy. In the past, farming costs were manageable, but now everything has become expensive. A simple clay

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Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

A Story from the Batalagoda Tank Restoration In the Batalagoda Tank restoration, villagers transformed invasive aquatic plants into compost for farming and home gardens. Others saw value in rattan for handicrafts, while fishery rights were leased to fund restoration efforts. A true example of community-led innovation and sustainability. As part of the Panduwasnuwara Batalagoda Tank Restoration Project, one of the key activities planned was the removal of invasive aquatic plan

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Rising Through Resilience

Nayana Kumari’s Story Abandoned and struggling, Nayana Kumari rebuilt her life through EU-funded training in mushroom cultivation. After health setbacks, she successfully shifted to garment making, embodying resilience and women’s empowerment. In the quiet village of Maharachchimulla, Alawwa, Nayana Kumari’s life was marked by hardship and uncertainty. Abandoned by her husband, she was left alone to care for her young daughter, struggling to make ends meet. Taking on any hire

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Ongoing Impacts

Lift - Life Inspired for Today for Child Protection through Self Help Approach

Empowering SHGs and CLA committees to enhance savings, education, livelihood, and federation strengthening

CREAM - Create Responsible Enthusiastic Accountable Movement for protecting & promoting Child Rights through Self Help Group

Promoting and protecting child rights through Self-Help Group (SHG) empowerment

V2M - Village to Markets Grow

Empowering women and farmers to build sustainable businesses and strengthen market linkages

GTP - Graduating the Poor

Supporting women and vulnerable families to achieve financial independence and social resilience

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WEC - Women Economic Empowerment Program

Enhancing women’s income, financial independence, and community collaboration through savings and livelihood initiatives

Reviving Hope - Climate Resilience Through Small Tank Rehabilitation

Enhancing climate resilience by rehabilitating small tanks in Anuradhapura district

Strengthening Climate Resilience Agriculture and Water Management Practices in Kurunegala and Monaragala Districts -Stage 2

Strengthening Climate Resilience in Agriculture and Water Management

HARVEST - Home agriculture resilience, viable ecosystems and sustainable transformation for vulnerable households in Uva, Sri Lanka

Building climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable households in Uva, Sri Lanka

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One Step Up – Telungu

Improving housing and community infrastructure through participatory planning and transparent implementation

Cultivating Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Micro-Enterprise Development Sri Lanka

Empowering rural farmers and entrepreneurs through business clusters, skill-building, and market linkages

Let the Women Decide their Destiny

Empowering women through livelihood support, education, training, and victim assistance across multiple districts

Let the Women Decide Their Destiny

Donor: European Union (EU) Duration: 36 months (January 2025 – December 2027) Lead Partner: SLCDF Implementation Partners: NGO MDC, CSDF, FOSDOO Geographical Focus: Vavuniya, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Gampaha, Puttalam, and Colombo Districts – Sri Lanka

CREAM – Create Responsible Enthusiastic Accountable Movement for Child Rights

Donor: Kindernothilfe (KNH), Germany
Duration: 5 years (July 2023 – June 2028)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Badulla and Monaragala districts, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Strengthening Climate Resilience in Monaragala & Kurunegala (Stage 2)

Donor: HOPE International Development Agency (Canada)
Duration: Ongoing (Started June 2024)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Monaragala & Kurunegala Districts – Uva & North Western Provinces, Sri Lanka

‘Reviving Hope’: Climate Resilience Through Small Tank Rehabilitation

Donor: Palmera Australia
Duration: 11 months (August 2024 – June 2025)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Anuradhapura District – North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Women Empowerment Collectives Project – Northern and Eastern Provinces, Sri Lanka

Donor: Palmera Australia
Duration: 12 months (January 2025 – December 2025)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Implementation Partners: Mahasakthy Women Federation, Rural Development Planning Organization (RDPO)
Geographical Focus: Kilinochchi (Poonagari, Karaichchi, Kandawalai) and Batticaloa Districts – Northern & Eastern Provinces, Sri Lanka

One Step Up – GTP (Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa)

Donor: Palmera Australia
Duration: 12 months (January 2025 – December 2025)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Districts – North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Village to Markets Grow (V2M)

Donor: Palmera Australia
Duration: 7 years (January 2020 – Ongoing)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Implementation Partners: Rural Development Planning Organization (RDPO), OISD, Theravil Vulnerable Development Society
Geographical Focus: Batticaloa, Mullaitivu, and Kilinochchi Districts – Eastern and Northern Provinces, Sri Lanka

HARVEST - Home Agriculture Resilience, Viable Ecosystems and Sustainable Transformation for Vulnerable Households in Uva, Sri Lanka

Donors: Kindernothilfe (KNH) / Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany
Duration: 42 months (July 2024 – December 2027)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Badulla and Monaragala districts, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

LIFT - Life Inspired for Today for Child Protection through Self Help Approach

Donor: Kindernothilfe (Germany)
Duration: 5 years (April 2021 – March 2026)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Mullaitivu & Kilinochchi Districts – Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Cultivating Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Micro–Enterprise Development – Sri Lanka

Donor: HOPE International Development Agency
Duration: 12 months (July 2024 – June 2025)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Galle, Hambantota, and Monaragala Districts – Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Empowering Marginalized Communities – Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Initiatives in Kandy District

Donor: India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF)
Duration: 12 months (August 2024 – July 2025)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Implementation Partner: Kandurata Rajya Nowana Sanvidana Sandaha vu Sansadaya (HIFCO)
Geographical Focus: Kandy District – Central Province, Sri Lanka

One Step Up – Sex Workers Project

Donor: Palmera Australia
Duration: 12 months (January 2025 – December 2025)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, and Kurunegala Districts – Western and North Western Provinces, Sri Lanka

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One Step Up – Telungu

Donor: Palmera Australia
Duration: 12 months (June 2025 – May 2026)
Lead Partner: SLCDF
Geographical Focus: Anuradhapura District – North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Integrated Community Development

Donor: HOPE International Development Agency

Focus: Economic resilience, climate-smart agriculture, NGO capacity building

Reach: 413 vulnerable families across 4 districts

Let the Women Decide the Margin

Donor: European Union

Focus: Empowerment of marginalized women, political rights, economic potential

Reach: 8 districts | 3,500 deserted/single women & 5,000 FSWs

Livelihood Assistance – COVID-19 Response

Donor: IDRF USA

Focus: Livelihood recovery, revolving loan funds, women’s economic agency

Reach: 250+ families in Kandy district

Dhiri Poshaku (Component 2)

Donor: KNH (Germany)

Focus: Nutrition security, women’s agricultural skills, food access

Reach: SHG women & families in 10 districts

Children-Centric Nutrition & Food Security

Donor: Street Child Sri Lanka

Focus: Barefoot nutritionists, child protection, family wellbeing

Reach: 600 families in Trincomalee & Kegalle

Welikanda Primary School Classroom

Donor: DWC (Canada)

Focus: Education infrastructure, rural school facilities

Reach: 36 students, 8 teachers, entire village community

Food Security in Hambantota

Donor: DWC (Canada)

Focus: Barefoot nutritionists, community resilience, COVID-19 adaptation

Reach: Hambantota District population

Graduating the Poor

Donor: Palmera Australia

Focus: Poverty alleviation, SHGs, home gardening & livelihoods

Reach: 980 ultra-poor households across 6 districts

Accountability for SGBV Survivors

Donor: The Asia Foundation

Focus: Community collectives, survivor services, zero-violence advocacy

Reach: 5 districts | 111 NGOs & survivor communities

Dhiri Poshaku (Component 1)

Donor: KNH (Germany)

Focus: Nutritional support (Samaposha flour), child & maternal health

Reach: 2,500 households in 12 districts

No to Gender Violence

Donor: DWC & Global Affairs Canada

Focus: Reducing SGBV, women & youth leadership, NPA implementation

Reach: 3 districts | 75 women leaders, 75 youth leaders, 90 NGOs

SPIDER Project

Donor: USAID / MSI

Focus: CSO strengthening, Code of Conduct, self-regulation & accreditation

Reach: 18 District Consortia & 250+ CSOs nationwide

Our Achievements A Legacy of Impact

Success Stories Driving Impact Through Innovation and Inclusion

From Abandonment to Ambition

From Fear to Freedom

Wheels of Change

Stitching Hope

More Than a Store

Rising from Trauma to Triumph

A Story of Hope and Gratitude

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

Rising Through Resilience

Ongoing Impacts

Lift - Life Inspired for Today for Child Protection through Self Help Approach

Empowering SHGs and CLA committees to enhance savings, education, livelihood, and federation strengthening

CREAM - Create Responsible Enthusiastic Accountable Movement for protecting & promoting Child Rights through Self Help Group

Promoting and protecting child rights through Self-Help Group (SHG) empowerment

V2M - Village to Markets Grow

Empowering women and farmers to build sustainable businesses and strengthen market linkages

GTP - Graduating the Poor

Supporting women and vulnerable families to achieve financial independence and social resilience

WEC - Women Economic Empowerment Program

Enhancing women’s income, financial independence, and community collaboration through savings and livelihood initiatives

Reviving Hope - Climate Resilience Through Small Tank Rehabilitation

Enhancing climate resilience by rehabilitating small tanks in Anuradhapura district

Strengthening Climate Resilience Agriculture and Water Management Practices in Kurunegala and Monaragala Districts -Stage 2

Strengthening Climate Resilience in Agriculture and Water Management

HARVEST - Home agriculture resilience, viable ecosystems and sustainable transformation for vulnerable households in Uva, Sri Lanka

Building climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable households in Uva, Sri Lanka

One Step Up – Telungu

Improving housing and community infrastructure through participatory planning and transparent implementation

Cultivating Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Micro-Enterprise Development Sri Lanka

Empowering rural farmers and entrepreneurs through business clusters, skill-building, and market linkages

Let the Women Decide their Destiny

Empowering women through livelihood support, education, training, and victim assistance across multiple districts

Running Projects

Let the Women Decide Their Destiny

CREAM – Create Responsible Enthusiastic Accountable Movement for Child Rights

Strengthening Climate Resilience in Monaragala & Kurunegala (Stage 2)

‘Reviving Hope’: Climate Resilience Through Small Tank Rehabilitation

Women Empowerment Collectives Project – Northern and Eastern Provinces, Sri Lanka

One Step Up – GTP (Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa)

Village to Markets Grow (V2M)

HARVEST - Home Agriculture Resilience, Viable Ecosystems and Sustainable Transformation for Vulnerable Households in Uva, Sri Lanka

LIFT - Life Inspired for Today for Child Protection through Self Help Approach

Cultivating Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Micro–Enterprise Development – Sri Lanka

Empowering Marginalized Communities – Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Initiatives in Kandy District

One Step Up – Sex Workers Project

One Step Up – Telungu

Old Projects The Footprints We Leave

Integrated Community Development

Let the Women Decide the Margin

Livelihood Assistance – COVID-19 Response

Dhiri Poshaku (Component 2)

Children-Centric Nutrition & Food Security

Welikanda Primary School Classroom

Food Security in Hambantota

Graduating the Poor

Accountability for SGBV Survivors

Dhiri Poshaku (Component 1)

No to Gender Violence

SPIDER Project

Our Achievements
A Legacy of Impact

Success Stories
Driving Impact Through Innovation and Inclusion

Old Projects
The Footprints We Leave