Mangrove conservation and replanting project by Deepaloka Foundation
Awareness raising,planting of mangroves, establishing of a loan fund to benefit the local area fisherfolk and to promote fuel efficient stoves in the area. Involve schoold children and general public of the area on the importance of protecting the mangroves- this will be done through lectures video films handouts and posters. Planting of mangroves for environment protection and for sustainble use for firewood requirements. Distribution of fuel efficinet stoves to community. Supply of small boats " theppan" to fishery societies
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Deepaloka Foundation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 16,455.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,310.00
Project Number:
SRL/02/12
Status:
Project Terminated Before Completion
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
70% Male, 30% Female
Notable Community Participation
Action will be taken to obtain cooperation of the loca people by way of forming CBO's. Parents will be ecouraged to supply planting materail by establishing nurseries and their active cooperation will be sort to replant them.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
Email:
Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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