Protection of the "Uma Oya" watershed and montane forest by the Sri Lanka Samaja Sanwardana Pusthakala Ayathanaya
Awareness raising of communities on biodiversity of area, protection of swallows nests(edible) through awareness raising and erection of boards, home garden developement and promotion of soil conservation methods, income generation for communities and assist in solving the drinking water problems of communities.
One of the main problems for the villagers in the area is lack of drinking water - the project will address this problem first as an entry point to promote environment conservation among a rural poor community.
One of the main problems for the villagers in the area is lack of drinking water - the project will address this problem first as an entry point to promote environment conservation among a rural poor community.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Samaja Sanwardana Pusthakala Ayathanaya
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 12,871.09
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 198.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 234.00
Project Number:
SRL/03/06
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
25% Male and 75%female participation
Capacity - Building Component
A CBO has been formed by the name of Kandukara Mithuro. Activities include leadership training, environmental conservation and law, ecological farming, financial management
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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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