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BATTICALOA WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Supported by Palmera Australia

The Batticaloa Programme – Women Empowerment Collective is a one-year initiative funded by Palmera Projects and implemented by the Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation (SLCDF) in partnership with the Rural Development Planning Organization (RDPO). The project is designed to build the social capital of women in the Vavunatheevu Divisional Secretariat Division through the Self Help Group (SHG) approach. By strengthening SHGs, clusters, and federations, the programme aims to enable women to address social, economic, and political issues in their communities and safeguard the rights of women and children.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Primary

Establish local mechanisms to promote and protect the rights of women and children in Vavunatheevu DSD by developing a strong Women Federation through the SHG model.

Target Groups

Direct - 1,500 women from marginalized families across 21 GN Divisions in Vavunatheevu DSD

Indirect - Community leaders, family members, local service providers, and public institutions involved in women's empowerment and child rights

Duration

12 months

Partners

SLCDF

Provinces

Eastern

Initiation Date

January 2025

Districts

Batticaloa

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Contact

​No: 29, Campus Road, Raththanapitiya, Borelasgamuwa, Sri Lanka

Email: slcdf@slt.lk

Phone: +94 11 2150120,  +94 11 2150075

The Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation (SLCDF) is a national non-profit with over 30 years of grassroots impact. We champion inclusive development, social equity, and environmental sustainability in partnership with communities and institutions. A Platinum Green-rated organization, SLCDF is committed to a just, resilient, and compassionate Sri Lanka.

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