Empowerment for Women

Building confidence and leadership among women through awareness, organization, and capacity development. Over 2,000 active women leaders now drive social transformation across rural communities.

Livelihood Development

Creating income opportunities through home gardening, handicrafts, and small-scale entrepreneurship. These initiatives strengthen economic resilience and uplift families from poverty.

Food Security & Nutrition

Preserving indigenous crops, promoting home-based food production, and training women in value-added food processing — ensuring both household nutrition and local food sustainability.

Community Empowerment & Growth

Expanding access to education, health, and social services through inclusive development programs supported by national and international partners like the UNDP.

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Empowering Communities for Sustainable Development

The Community Development Centre (CDC) is a women-led social development organization founded in 1997 in the Aranayaka Division of Kegalle District. We work to strengthen rural communities through women’s empowerment, livelihood development, and sustainable resource management. Together, we strive to create self-reliant, resilient communities where families can thrive with dignity and equal opportunity.

  • Women’s Empowerment
  • Livelihood Development
  • Food Security
  • Environment & Eco-Tourism
  • Human Rights & Equality
  • Education & Research
Damayanthi Godamulla
Chairman

Raising Your Helping Hand

Be The Reason for a Community’s Progress

Women’s Empowerment & Leadership

Help us strengthen the voices of rural women by supporting leadership, awareness, and capacity-building programs. Together, we can empower over 2,000 women leaders to shape change in their communities.

87% Donated

$6.5987% Goals

Sustainable Livelihoods & Agri-Business

Support our HeleAla Agri-Business Initiative — promoting home gardening, handicrafts, and local entrepreneurship to uplift families and create sustainable income sources.

87% Donated

$6.5987% Goals

Food Security & Indigenous Crops

Join us in conserving 50+ indigenous yam varieties, promoting healthy local foods, and ensuring nutrition for rural families while empowering women entrepreneurs.

87% Donated

$6.5987% Goals

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Raising Your Helping Hands

Check Latest Upcoming Events

Women in Leadership & Entrepreneurship Workshop

CDC Resource Centre, Ussapitiya Fri, Nov 22 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sustainable Farming & Agri-Business Training

HeleAla Model Farm, Attapitiya Tue, Dec 3 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Community Tree Planting & Reforestation Campaign

Udu Dumbara Hill Slopes Sat, Dec 7 | 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Education & Research for Rural Youth

1CDC Training Centre, Ussapitiya Thu, Dec 12 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Building sustainable lives through compassion, knowledge, and action.

Empowering Communities with Care & Commitment

Sustainable Livelihood Support

Empowering rural families through eco-friendly farming and sustainable income opportunities.

Environmental Conservation & Education

Promoting awareness and action to protect nature for future generations.

Women Empowerment & Leadership

Building confidence and opportunities for women to lead and inspire change.

Raising Your Helping Hands

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