Empowering rural and plantation communities with education, housing, and essential resources to enhance their quality of life.
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WHO WE ARE
The Diriyalanka Social Development Foundation, established in 2005, focuses on supporting low-income families in the Matale district and marginalized social groups who are deprived of their rights and privileges. We believe in mediation as a fundamental approach to achieving justice and fairness.
Our foundation operates on the principles of participatory development theory, ensuring that our social target groups are actively involved in every stage, from planning and decision-making to implementation and follow-up. With a dedicated task force equipped with years of training and experience, we strive to create meaningful and sustainable change in our communities.
Mission
We are dedicated to bringing sustainability and improved living conditions to poor rural and plantation communities.
Vision
To create a society where rural and plantation communities have access to education, housing, land, water, energy, technology, and other essential resources, fostering sustainable improvements in their living conditions.
Target Community
We serve rural and plantation sectors, urban marginalized low-income groups, and vulnerable migrants, focusing on those who are disadvantaged and in need of support.
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WHAT WE DO
At the Diriyalanka Social Development Foundation, we empower small entrepreneurs by enhancing product standardization and building strong networks through team exchanges. We facilitate access to government services, conduct nutrition workshops, and repair essential infrastructure. We coordinate with public institutions to improve sanitation, raise primary healthcare awareness, and support migrants. Our programs promote healthy habits, provide nutritional support to young children and pregnant women, and enhance agriculture and animal husbandry practices. Additionally, we address labor issues through EPF/ETF interventions and build robust community-based organizations, fostering fair treatment and strong social networks.
Educating small entrepreneurs to enhance product standardization and establishing a robust network through team exchange methods.
Facilitating access to government services and resources for small entrepreneurs.
Conducting workshops for school children and parents to promote better nutrition.
Repairing and maintaining essential planar systems and popularizing their use.
Coordinating with public sector institutions to secure funding for the construction of sanitary toilet systems.
Raising awareness about primary healthcare and promoting basic health habits.
Conducting awareness programs for migrants and ensuring justice and equality for migrant victims.
Providing nutritional rations to children under five years old and pregnant women.
Modeling and supporting nutrient-enhancing horticulture and animal husbandry practices.
Addressing labor issues through EPF/ETF interventions and coordinating with relevant government organizations.
Contributing to the development of a strong social structure by building community-based organizations and social networks.
Raising awareness and empowering various social sectors to ensure fair treatment and promote gender balance within society.
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WHERE WE WORK
Our programs and initiatives extend across the entire Matale District, including the following regions:
- Dambulla
- Galewela
- Naula
- Pallepola
- Yatawatta
- Ambanganga Korale
- Laggala Pallegama
- Wilgamuwa
- Matale
- Rattota
- Ukuwela
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
Charles Dickens
OUR TEAM
A. NIHAL MADHAWA
Chairman
MANGALIKA RANARAJA
Secretary
CHANDRA PIYASEELI
Treasurer