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Network & Capacity Building

Civil Society Organisations, their coalitions, consortia and networks are capacitated and facilitated with knowledge, skills and technology inputs and bring about sustainable development with the deprived small producers including women.

OUR ONGOING PROJECTS

PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Supported by the European Commission

Let the Women Decide their Destiny

Empower marginalized women and their children of 6 districts to cope with the negative impacts of the ongoing socio-economic crisis. The project will provide capacity building. The project will be conducted over a period of 36 months.

PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY BMZ (GERMANY) 

Supported by BMZ (Germany) 

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

Promotes sustainable agriculture, home gardening, and resilience-building through community-based self-help groups and the empowerment of women-led households.

PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY KINDERNOTHILFE (KNH)

Supported by Kindernothilfe (KNH)

CREAM
(Create Responsible Enthusiastic Accountable Movement for promoting & protecting Child Rights)

Provide increased access to education, higher nutritional levels and protection of children in the Badulla & Monaragala Districts. The project will target children between 06 and 18 years in existing child clubs and women of SHG groups formed during the ‘0 phase’ of the project. The project will be conducted over 5 years.

Supported by Kindernothilfe (KNH)

LIFT
(Life Inspired for Today for Child Protection through Self Help Approach)

Ensuring secondary education for children and safeguarding them from corporal punishments in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts through extended supportive network built through SHA approach.

PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY HOPE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CANADA)

Supported by HOPE International Development Agency (Canada)

Cultivating Agricultural Entrepreneurs in

Micro – Enterprise Development – Sri Lanka  

Empowers marginalized families in Galle through agriculture-based micro-enterprises, offering training, loans, and market linkages to promote sustainable livelihoods and inclusive rural development.

Supported by HOPE International Development Agency (Canada)

Strengthening Climate Resilience in Moneragala and Kurunegala in

Sri Lanka - Stage 2 

Raise climate change awareness among farming communities in six DS divisions across Moneragala and Kurunegala districts and enhance their adaptability through small tank restoration, regenerative farming, and reforestation efforts, fostering a resilient human-ecosystem connection.

PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY INDIA DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF FUND (IDRF)  

Supported by  India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF)  

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

Boost economic resilience of 166 vulnerable families in Kandy District through entrepreneurship, revolving loan funds, and market linkages, with a focus on empowering women and forming enterprise clusters for sustainability and inclusion.

PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY PALMERA, AUSTRALIA

Supported by Palmera, Australia

Poonagari Women Empowerment Collective (WEC)

Empowering women-led collectives in Poonagari, Kilinochchi to boost economic and social resilience through capacity building, livelihoods, and inclusive community structures for sustainable income and leadership.

Supported by Palmera, Australia

Karaichchi and Kandawalai Women empower collective project  

Empowering women in Karaichchi and Kandawalai through Women’s Empowerment Collectives to foster inclusive economic development, leadership, and resource access, guided by GEDSI principles and local priorities.

Supported by Palmera, Australia

Batticaloa Women Empowerment Collective

Build social capital among women in Vavunatheevu DS Division through the Self Help Group (SHG) approach, empowering them to tackle social, economic, and political issues and protect the rights of women and children.

Supported by Palmera, Australia

One step up  Sex workers

Enhance the dignity, safety, and economic empowerment of sex workers by addressing stigma, improving access to essential services, and supporting alternative livelihood opportunities.

Supported by Palmera, Australia

​One Step Up  GTP

Strengthening sustainable livelihoods and resilience of vulnerable families through livelihood support, skills training, and market access—promoting economic independence with a focus on gender equality, inclusion, and local leadership.

Supported by Palmera, Australia

Village to Markets Grow (V2M)  

Supports rural communities through sustainable agriculture and market-based livelihood initiatives, with a strong focus on inclusion, safeguarding, transparency, and compliance with DFAT branding and policies.

Supported by Palmera, Australia

 ‘Reviving Hope’: Climate Resilience Through Small Tank Rehabilitation 

Enhancing rural climate resilience in the Anuradhapura District by rehabilitating traditional small irrigation tanks. Through improved water management, sustainable agriculture, and community empowerment, the project addresses the adverse impacts of climate change, promotes food security, and supports inclusive rural development.

Supported by Palmera, Australia

One Step Up – Telungu

Strengthening the economic resilience and social inclusion of vulnerable communities. Focusing on women, persons with disabilities, and socially excluded groups, the project supports sustainable livelihoods through capacity building, financial access, and inclusive participation.

OLD PROJECTS

Successfully completed impactful projects that improved lives, strengthened communities, and promoted sustainable development.

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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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