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Janathakshan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, the Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA), and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFT) Secretariat, successfully conducted a series of Focus Group Discussions followed by the Final Validation Workshop on the Technical Paper on Just Transition and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty – Sri Lanka. The events, […]

On 10th March 2025, representatives from the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership (SLPP) met with Major General (Retd.) Sampath Kotuwegoda, the newly appointed Director General of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Sri Lanka, who assumed his duties on 7th March 2025. This meeting marked the first official interaction between

On Tuesday, 16th September 2025, a mobile awareness program was conducted in Ja-Ela town to educate shops and the community on the importance of waste segregation and the value of providing recyclable materials to PHINLA Resource Bank. The initiative was a collaborative effort between the Ja-Ela Urban Council, the Police, the PHINLA Resource Collector Association, and

The official opening of Resource Banks (RBs) in Ja-Ela under the PHINLA II Project, implemented by Janathakshan GTE Ltd. and World Vision Lanka with the funding of German Corporation BMZ and World Vision Germany, marks another milestone in strengthening Sri Lanka’s journey toward sustainable waste management and community empowerment. Resource Banks are innovative, community-based solutions

As part of the PHINLA II Project, Janathakshan successfully conducted the Follow-Up Business Plan Development Workshop in Wattala, continuing the journey of empowering Resource Collectors and MRF from Wattala. During this session, participants: Presented their developed business plans, following the initial training Received expert guidance to fine-tune business targets and strategies Strengthened their entrepreneurial mindset

As part of Activity Building Entrepreneurial Skills for Resource Collectors under the PHINLA II Project, Janathakshan successfully conducted Business Entrepreneurship Training Programs in Ja-Ela for Resource Collectors and the MRF operator of Ja-Ela. The training focused on: Developing entrepreneurial skills and motivation for business Introduction to business plans and their key components Practical guidance on

As part of Activity Building Entrepreneurial Skills for Resource Collectors under the PHINLA II Project, Janathakshan successfully conducted Business Entrepreneurship Training Programs in Wattala for Resource Collectors and the MRF operator of Wattala. The training focused on: Developing entrepreneurial skills and motivation for business Introduction to business plans and their key components Practical guidance on

As part of PHINLA II’s efforts to strengthen entrepreneurial opportunities, Janathakshan successfully conducted a Hybrid Compost-Making Training for Resource Collectors (RCs) in Ja-Ela on 30th June 2025. This initiative is designed to enhance the income-generating potential of RCs by enabling them to produce and sell high-quality compost. To further boost their market access, RCs engaged