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CULTIVATING AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURS IN MICRO – ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT – SRI LANKA 

Supported by HOPE International Development Agency

“Cultivating Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Micro-Enterprise Development” is a community-based initiative designed to uplift marginalized families in the Galle District by promoting sustainable livelihoods through agriculture and animal husbandry. By providing entrepreneurship training, skill development, exposure visits, and access to a revolving loan fund, the project enables low-income households to launch viable micro-enterprises. Through cluster formation, market linkages, and continuous support, the initiative fosters economic resilience, self-employment, and inclusive rural development.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Primary

Improve income levels, savings, and living standards of marginalized rural families by developing viable micro-enterprises in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Target Groups

Direct - 10 low-income families in Rathgama DSD, including women and youth with potential for agriculture-based micro-enterprises.

Indirect - Family members of direct beneficiaries, local community members, market actors, and local institutions involved in enterprise development.

Duration

12 Months

Initiation Date

July 2024

Provinces

Southern 

Partners

SLCDF

Districts

Galle

Hambantota

Monaragala

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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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