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CDC works with communities in the Knuckles region to protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and prevent soil erosion through conservation and sustainable land management initiatives.
Explore Conservation WorkThrough the Wild Roots initiative, women leaders and community entrepreneurs transform local knowledge and traditional products into new economic opportunities.
Discover Wild RootsCDC supports farming families through the distribution of coconut seedlings, planting materials, and indigenous crop varieties that improve food security and community resilience.
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OUR JOURNEY
CDC's work has grown through years of trust, practical support, and close partnership with rural communities. From early relief assistance and women's leadership activities to today's conservation, livelihood, and enterprise initiatives, the journey has always been rooted in people and local knowledge.
Relief assistance, confidence building, and village-level organising helped strengthen families and community groups.
CDC supported women to plan, lead, participate, and become active voices in community development.
Today, initiatives such as Wild Roots continue this journey by connecting local knowledge, food traditions, and sustainable income opportunities.
RECOGNITION
CDC’s work and the leadership of Ms. Damayanthi Godamulla have been recognised through national platforms celebrating women, social service, food security, and community development.
Wild Roots
Through CDC’s guidance, women leaders and community entrepreneurs in Ududumbara have turned local knowledge, traditional foods, and shared effort into new livelihood opportunities. Wild Roots reflects resilience, confidence, and the strength of community-led enterprise.
OUR KEY FOCUS AREAS
From small farms to family livelihoods, our work brings people, skills, and nature together to create lasting change.
Helping women build confidence, earn an income, and create better futures for their families
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Supporting farmers to grow healthy food while caring for the land they depend on
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Protecting traditional yam varieties and keeping local food knowledge alive for future generations
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LOCAL FOOD & LIVELIHOODS
We work with communities to grow, protect, and share local food—from indigenous yams to traditional crops—turning knowledge into income and preserving food heritage for future generations.
ECO TOURISM
Our eco-tourism initiatives connect visitors with rural communities, traditional farming, and natural landscapes—offering meaningful experiences that support both people and the environment.
In Ududumbara and the Knuckles environmental zone, CDC works with local communities to protect biodiversity, restore nature, and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.
FEATURED IMPACT
Behind every program is a person whose life has changed through courage, support, and opportunity. These are two stories from women who found new strength through CDC.
WOMEN’S LIVELIHOOD
After the Dittawa storm damaged her home and disrupted her livelihood, R.M. Ranjani Ratnayake began again with CDC's support. Today, through food production and community enterprise, she is rebuilding her family's future with courage and confidence.
COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
Dhammika Kumari once faced many barriers in growing her self-employment work. With CDC’s guidance and encouragement, she gained confidence, strengthened her skills, and now continues her journey as a proud community entrepreneur.
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