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POONAGARY WOMEN EMPOWER COLLECTIVE PROJECT  

Supported by : Palmera Australia

The Poonagari Women Empowerment Collective (WEC) is a one-year initiative funded by Palmera Australia and implemented by the Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation (SLCDF), in partnership with the Mahasakthy Women Federation. The project focuses on building social capital and empowering women through the Self Help Group (SHG) approach in the Poonagari Divisional Secretariat Division of Kilinochchi District. It aims to establish sustainable local mechanisms to promote and protect the rights of women and children, particularly in post-conflict communities

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Primary

To establish local mechanisms in Poonagari DS Division to safeguard and promote the rights of women and children by building the social capital of Women Federations through the SHG approach.

Target Groups

Direct - 1,500 women mobilized into SHGs, 2,400 families in Poonagari DS Division

Indirect - Community members and local service providers in 15 GN Divisions

Duration

1 year

Initiation Date

January 1, 2025

Provinces

Northern

Partners

SLCDF

Districts

Kilinochchi

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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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