A training programme on Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices in tea cultivation was conducted on 2 October 2026 at New Vithanakanda Tea Factory, Delwala, Ratnapura, as part of the Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management Project (GEF-7). The programme was conducted with technical support from the Natural Resources Management Centre (NRMC)...
As climate variability continues to create new challenges for farming communities, strengthening farmers’ knowledge and preparedness has become increasingly important. As part of the “Water, Sustainable Farming & Livelihoods: Strengthening Sri Lankan Farming Families’ Climate Resilience” project, a practical training programme was conducted to support farming families in adopting climate-resilient...
A Children’s Day celebration and environmental awareness campaign was organized by the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha, with the support of the PHINLA Project, on 2 October 2026 at the Welisara Nawaloka Ground, Wattala. The event was organized under the PHINLA II Project, co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation...
The Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership (SLPP) successfully conducted a Validation Workshop for the Draft SLPP Localization Model on 29 September 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo, bringing together approximately 80 participants representing a broad range of stakeholders. The workshop brought together representatives from government institutions, civil society organizations, the private...
As part of the Clean Rivers and Circular Economy Communities Project, funded by the German Embassy Colombo and implemented by Janathakshan GTE Ltd., a Children’s Day celebration, art competition, and environmental awareness programme were held on 1 October 2026 at the Early Childhood Development Center, Atampalawatta, Wattala. The programme provided...
As part of the PHINLA II Project, a beach clean-up programme was organized by the students of Gonzalvez College, Pamunugama, with the participation of teachers and students. The initiative aimed to promote responsible waste management, environmental awareness, and active youth participation in keeping coastal environments clean. The programme brought together...
Financial security is a cornerstone of resilient communities. Recognizing that sustainable livelihoods depend not only on income generation but also on sound financial management, the PHINLA Project, implemented by Janathakshan in partnership with World Vision Lanka and funded by BMZ and World Vision Germany, has successfully established 10 Savings for...
Janathakshan to Provide Technical Expertise for Climate-Resilient Fish Processing Initiative. The Ministry of Science and Technology has officially initiated a pilot project to establish scientifically designed solar fish drying units in the Gampaha District, marking an important step towards modernizing Sri Lanka’s dry fish industry through innovation, food safety, and...
In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, an awareness and knowledge-sharing event was held on 03 June 2026 under the “Partnerships and Innovative Financing to Mainstream Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management in the Wet Climatic Zone of Sri Lanka (GEF-7)” project. The event was organized in line with the World...
In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, communities across Sri Lanka faced disruptions to essential services, damage to infrastructure and household assets, and significant challenges to their safety and wellbeing. Through the Ditwah Emergency Assistance and Response (DEAR) Programme, Janathakshan has supported affected communities with integrated humanitarian assistance designed to address...
