SSEP–OHOB Environmental Tree-Planting Program Empowers 70 Farming Families in Hambantota
On 19 June 2025, a large-scale environmental tree-planting and seedling distribution program was held in the Hambantota District under the Stepping-Stone Environmental Project (SSEP), implemented by Caritas SED Galle with the support of One Heart One Body (OHOB). The event took place at the Rana Mayurapura Vimukthi Multi-Purpose Community Centre and was coordinated by Rev. Fr. Asiri Fernando, Parish Priest of the Hambantota Catholic Church.
On June 19, a volunteer cleanup drive was successfully conducted in Agunukolapelessa to commemorate World Environment Day, as part of the nationwide Clean Sri Lanka campaign. The initiative was spearheaded by the Divisional Secretariat in collaboration with the Agunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabha, local Secretariat office, Police Department, Public Health Inspectors, Mahaweli Authority, and the Agunukolapelessa Traders’ Association.
Suriyawewa, Sri Lanka – June 10, 2025 – Members of the Suriyawewa Beddewewa Rural Environmental Committee participated in a technical training program on coconut cultivation yesterday, conducted as part of the ongoing Environmental Conservation Project (OHOB).
Hambantota, Sri Lanka – June 11, 2025 – Members of the Hambantota Nagarawewa Rural Environmental Committee participated in a technical training program on coconut cultivation yesterday, held under the Environmental Conservation Project (SSEP).
A one-day training programme on land preparation, soil, and water management for coconut and mango cultivation was conducted today at the Nagarawewa Community Center in Hambantota under the SSEP (Environment) Project.