Category Archives: Food Security

Youth and Women in Jadura Empowered Through Mushroom Cultivation Training Under Food Security Project

A capacity-building program aimed at enhancing income generation opportunities for youth and women was conducted on 5th December 2025 in Jadura, Hambantota, under the Food Security Project.

The training focused on mushroom cultivation, an increasingly popular and profitable income-generating activity for rural communities. Selected Community-Based Organization (CBO) members participated in the session, gaining practical knowledge on the full cultivation process—from substrate preparation and spawning to harvesting and marketing.

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CBO Members Engage in Mapping Potential Farm Products and Value Chains in Barawakubuka

A capacity-building session on mapping potential farm products and value chains was held on 5th December 2025 at the Barawakubuka Church, Hambantota, under the ongoing Food Security Project.

The program brought together selected Community-Based Organization (CBO) members, representing five groups from the Barawakubuka area. The training aimed to strengthen community knowledge on identifying viable agricultural products and understanding their market pathways.

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Beekeeping Training Program Empowers Selected CBO Members in Karagahawala under Food Security Project

A comprehensive Beekeeping Training Program was conducted on 6th December 2020 in Karagahawala, Hambantota, as part of the ongoing Food Security Project.

The program brought together selected Community-Based Organization (CBO) members, representing five organized groups from the Karagahawala area. The training aimed to strengthen livelihood opportunities, enhance household income, and promote sustainable agricultural practices within the community.

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Food Security Project Staff Strengthened Through Carbon Measurement and Market Capacity-Building Programme

Welipitiya — November 21, 2025
A comprehensive training programme on mapping potential farm products, developing value chains, and enhancing product development was conducted for selected CBO members in the Welipitiya Division under the Food Security Project.

The session was facilitated by Mr. Prasanga, Science and Technology Officer from the Vidatha Centre, Welipitiya, who provided hands-on guidance on identifying viable products, improving production methods, and developing market-ready items. Additional technical support was given by Mrs. Nanayakkara and Mrs. Chamila, Agricultural Research & Production Assistants.

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Programme Staff and Smallholder Farmers Trained on Carbon Measurement and Market Opportunities

A capacity-building programme on carbon measurement and carbon market opportunities was successfully conducted for programme staff and smallholder farmers (SHFs) under the Food Security Project. The session was led by the project Agronomist, with active participation from the MEAL Officer, Project Coordinator, Field Officer, and staff members of SED Galle.

The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of carbon assessment methods, climate-smart agricultural practices, and the growing potential of carbon markets for smallholder communities. Attendees were introduced to practical techniques for measuring carbon sequestration in agricultural systems, as well as strategies to integrate climate-friendly approaches into their ongoing farming activities.

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