BD conservation through protection of reed varieties by Negampaha Korale Agro-Producers Developement Society
Awareness raising of communities on bio diversity conservation, propagation of reed varieties and produce of handicrafted items using reeds and develop marketing skills of rural communities. The project trained 100 internally displaced women (from the conflict areas) on rush and reed crafting, established a training centre within the NGO premises and participated in exhibitions, fairs and other events for selling of the finished products.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Negampaha Korale Agro-Producers Developement Society
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 3,393.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 736.00
Project Number:
SRL/01/017
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Mainly women from the area will be trained in bio diversity conservation, propagation of reed varieties and produce of handicrafted items using reeds
Gender Focus
Mianly women
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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