Medirigiriya DS division in Polonnaruwa District
District Consortium
Name of Organization
Polonnaruwa Distric Swadeena Prajamula Sansadaya
District/Project Location
Registration
Medirigiriya DS division in Polonnaruwa District
Polonnaruwa District Swadeena Praja Mula Sansadaya was registered under the Voluntary Social Services Organizations Act No.31 of 1980,No. PodiLe/Aa8/6/66/005 dated 1.1.2002.
At present the following nine organizations are engaging in poverty
reduction programmes in Polonnaruwa District. All the nine
organizations in Polonnaruwa are engaged in poverty reduction
programme.
1. Arunodaya Maha Sangamaya
2. Hingurakgoda Gemi Sarana Maha Sangamaya
3. Shrama Shakthi Samaja Sanwardena Padanama
4. Sri Lanka Grameeya Sanwardena Padanama
5. Ape Shakthi Kantha Sangamaya
6. Sri Lanka Manawa Sanwardena Padanama
7. Manawa Himikam Praja Adyapana Madyasthanaya
8. Kumudu Prajamula Sanvidanaya
9. Thirasara Sanvidanaya
Objectives
To assist the less privileged community in the district through the implementation of economic and social activities of the member organizations
To build capacity of the community based groups through experience exchange programmes
To address the community needs of the district
To exchange knowledge and resources among member organizations
To collect district data related to development programmes2
To enhance the links with the GO / NGO / donor agencies for development programmes
To prepare the necessary arrangements for marketing their products in the district
To make arrangements to implement the code of ethics for NGOs
Present Development Activities
Targeting and participant selection: identifying the poorest households, communicating the participant lists to stakeholders and enrolling the households in Graduation.
Social protection: linking to health, education, water, sanitation, social safety nets and child welfare services and facilities.
Consumption support: providing essential consumption support to enable participants to build up their household well-being and allow them to focus on acquiring new skills and livelihoods.
Livelihoods: selecting enterprises (or employment), providing training, transferring assets, developing market linkages, and providing ongoing support to build livelihoods 4
Savings and financial training: mobilizing participants in savings groups and improving household and enterprise financial practices and management.
Social integration: developing linkages between participants and the community, improving life-skills.
Coaching: providing guidance on all aspects of the Graduation programmer, empowering, and boosting confidence
External Assistance Received
Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation:
SLCDF – PIDDP Rs.305,500
SLCDF/CLO2/PN/1 Rs.494,386
SLCDF/CLO4/PN/1 Rs.677,625
SLCDF/D&P Internally Displaced Persons Assistance Rs.235,000
SLCDF/Palmera/PN/1 – 180,000
Activities / Inputs
Targeting and participant selection: identifying the poorest households, communicating the participant lists to stakeholders and enrolling the households in Graduation.
Social protection: linking to health, education, water, sanitation, social safety nets and child welfare services and facilities.
Consumption support: providing essential consumption support to enable participants to build up their household well-being and allow them to focus on acquiring new skills and livelihoods.
Livelihoods: selecting enterprises (or employment), providing training, transferring assets, developing market linkages, and providing ongoing support to build livelihoods 4
Savings and financial training: mobilizing participants in savings groups and improving household and enterprise financial practices and management.
Social integration: developing linkages between participants and the community, improving life-skills.
Coaching: providing guidance on all aspects of the Graduation programmer, empowering, and boosting confidence
NGOs
Arunodaya Maha Sangamaya
Hingurakgoda Gemi Sarana Maha Sangamaya
Shrama Shakthi Samaja Sanwardena Padanama
Sri Lanka Grameeya Sanwardena Padanama
Ape Shakthi Kantha Sangamaya
Sri Lanka Manawa Sanwardena Padanama
Manawa Himikam Praja Adyapana Madyasthanaya
Kumudu Prajamula Sanvidanaya
Thirasara Sanvidanaya