Access to an agro-well is crucial for the farmers of Ekiriyankumbura village, and addressing this need is the focus of our project there in Summer 2025. Indeed, the introduction of agro-wells enables farmers to enhance crop rotation and stabilize their harvests during the dry season by providing irrigation water during dry spells, a previously unattainable…
In the heart of Sri Lanka’s vibrant Modara fishing community, a transformative initiative has brought hope and opportunity to families facing the profound challenges of an economic crisis. Renaissance Sri Lanka, in partnership with the United Congress of Fishermen and Fishermen’s Workers, successfully completed a pivotal project aimed at equipping 136 children with essential school…
Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic crisis has deeply affected vulnerable communities, particularly fishing families in Madara. With approximately 583,000 people employed in the fishing industry and an additional 2.7 million in supporting roles, many coastal households rely on fishing for their livelihood. However, the crisis has intensified daily struggles, impacting food, healthcare, and education access. The…
In the heart of the Mannar District, the villages of Poosarikulam and Madukkarai stand as silent witnesses to the challenges rural communities face in Sri Lanka. These challenges—water scarcity, farming vulnerabilities, and socio-economic struggles—hinder the livelihoods of families striving for sustainability. However, a beacon of hope shines through a transformative water project that seeks to…
On August 19th, 2024, we have distributed school supplies to children in Trincomalee, in partnership with The United Children. Many parents in Trincomalee find it very difficult to buy the school supplies needed for their children’s education due to their lack of financial resources. Nevertheless, parents and children alike value education and the pathways of…
Renaissance Sri Lanka is an international non-government-operated organization. It was founded in France on the 31st of December 2020. The main aim is to enable whole villages in Sri Lanka to be self-sufficient and sustainable in key areas of life, such as food, goods, services, and socio-cultural activities.
In the heart of Mannar district in Sri Lanka lies the village of Pusarikulam, where Renaissance Sri Lanka (RSL) and its partner MONLAR (www.monlar.lk) have taken a significant step towards transforming the lives of local children through education. The journey commenced with the distribution of chess boards to the eager young minds of Pusarikulam, marking…
Renaissance Sri Lanka and the Women Development Center (WDC) would like to extend our deepest gratitude to FORIM (Forum des Organisations de Solidarité Internationale issues des Migrations), PA/OSIM, and AFD (Agence Française de Développement) for their unwavering support and generous funding of our “Badulla Project – Empowering Women Through Preservation Techniques.” Their invaluable help has…
Sri Lanka, known for its lush landscapes and agricultural abundance, is redefining fruit and vegetable preservation to meet the demands of the modern world. In this quest, women are emerging as central figures, driving innovation in the dry food sector.
See us make progress for communities with a wonder fruit… Have you ever heard of jackfruit? Well, with its huge size, legendary taste, nutritional density and easy-to-grow nature, it’s the perfect fruit for supporting Sri Lanka. This plant grows abundantly in Sri Lanka, but is not being used to its full potential… Why? Because many…