Featured Conservation Project
Knuckles • UdadumbaraProtecting the Knuckles landscape through community action
Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, the Knuckles Mountain Range sustains rare ecosystems and indigenous communities. CDC works alongside local families to protect biodiversity, revive traditional land stewardship, and build lasting livelihoods rooted in conservation.
- Restoring degraded forest buffers with endemic plant species
- Training community members in sustainable land management
- Protecting critical watersheds that downstream farming communities depend on
- Building resilient livelihoods that depend on a healthy forest
CDC Heritage & Documentation
Ala Koratuwa: Preserving the story behind CDC’s journey
The launch of Ala Koratuwa celebrated the people, knowledge, and community spirit that helped shape CDC over the years. Written by Mrs. Mallika Munasinghe and inspired by the life and work of Mrs. Damayanthi Godamulla, the publication highlights indigenous yam heritage, women’s leadership, and grassroots community development.
“This project is not only about a publication. It is about preserving the memory, leadership, and community spirit behind CDC’s work for future generations.”
- Documenting CDC’s roots and leadership
- Honouring the “Ala Koratuwa” journey
- Recognising women’s contribution to community development
- Preserving indigenous food heritage and local knowledge
Women & Community Enterprise
Wild Roots: women turning local knowledge into opportunity
After difficult moments faced by rural communities, CDC supported women leaders and entrepreneurs to rebuild confidence, strengthen skills, and develop community-based products. Through this journey, the Wild Roots initiative emerged from Ududumbara as a symbol of resilience, enterprise, and local pride.
- Women-led community enterprise
- Local food and value-added products
- Skills, confidence, and livelihood development
- First products introduced with international visitor participation
Built through CDC guidance, community leadership, and the dedication of emerging women entrepreneurs.