Watershed protection, sustainable resource use and income generation for rural women by Diriya Katha Development Foundation
Rehabilitation of dried up water streams, awareness raising on environmental health and household waste management; initiate income generation activities for women. This project aims to work women in two villages forming small groups starting saving schems setting up plant nurseries, planing trees among the water streams, setting up income generating schemes confidence building etc for the women. the women want to reactivate dried up streams in the villages so as to enhance their agricultural and home garden activities.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Diriya Katha Development Foundation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 9,269.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,004.00
Project Number:
SRL/02/08
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
50 Women from the villages are selected to be in charge of rehabilitating dried up water systems, composting activities and initiating income generation activities for women
Gender Focus
80% Women
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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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