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…
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…
Renaissance Sri Lanka and its partner, Women’s Development Center (WDC) of Badulla, Sri Lanka, are conducting a major project that will empower 50 women directly and 350 women over five years indirectly, in one of Sri Lanka’s poorest districts, Badulla. Women are trained to run cooperative dry food businesses, not only bettering their lives, but…
The current situation According to the World Bank (2022), growth and poverty reduction in Sri Lanka have slowed since 2018. With unmanageable debt and a severe balance of payments crisis, Sri Lanka is in the worst economic crisis ever, with a detrimental effect on growth and poverty. In such a situation, women’s empowerment is crucial…