By Anushka Samaraweera | Project Coordinator
‘Empowering war widowed women’ – A project which, with your support, will ensure a better future for women heads of household in eastern Sri Lanka, who were widowed during the 30 years of civil conflict. It would also assist women who are faced with Gender Based Violence (GBV) issues and strengthen the Gender Based Violence.
Project activities were implemented in Kiran, Batticaloa. To understand the current mindsets, and issues faced by women in this area, stakeholder discussions were held with community leaders, community members, children, members of youth clubs and women’s groups. It was evident that although issues related to gender and Gender Based Violence are faced, these are not openly discussed.
Through this process of discussion and consultation, the first seven project beneficiaries to receive livelihood support were selected. The selected beneficiaries have received initial business training, following the ‘Start your Business’ training module and have received support with their selected livelihood options which include sewing, poultry farming, running a small grocery, and cardboard recycling. Their progress will be constantly monitored by project staff in order to ensure that the support provided is sustained and long term.
By Anjalie Page | Senior Manager
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