Seed Bank in the Moneragala District

Depositing Seeds in new containers at an auspicious time on 28.10.2009.

Various kinds of seeds deposited in new containers at an auspicious time on 28.10.2009.

Sale of local seeds at an auspicious time on 28.10.2009.

Removal of hay covering on the land prepared for sowing seeds, at an auspicious time on 28.10.2009.

Commencement of sowing seeds in the eco-home garden at the auspicious time from 5.52 a.m – 6.22 am on 28.10.2009.

Replacement of the hay covering after sowing seeds at the auspicious time on 28.10.2009.

Fair Trade and Exhibition

handloom sarees
bedspreads
handbags
shoes
clothes and ornaments
indigeneous foods
indigeneous medicines
alternative energy
clay pots
handy crafts

commune exhibition and fair
reasonable price and high quality

2009 December 11 from 9am to 8pm
No: 997/43, Park Lane, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, T.p. 011-2865084 / 011-3188531

Dear commarades

Savisthri (Women for development alternatives )Movement has organized a fair trade and exhibition to be held on 11th December from 9 am to 8 pm for promoting alternative community creations and productions, We invite other organizations and individuals to collaborate with us in this event, providing free space and equal opportunity for an attractive and high quality productions.

Aims and Goals
· developing fair trade
· buildup confidence on fair trade
· initiate dialogue for fair trade
· encourage the people alternative products
· spreading ideology among the people
If you have any intention of participating in this event, please send us the relevant information to the above address before November 30, 2009.
· handloom sarees
· bedspreads
· handbags
· shoes
· clothes and ornaments
· indigenous foods
· indigenous medicines
· alternative energy(bio-gas)
· clay pots
· handy crafts
· other
With solidarity,

Padma Pushpakanthi
National Coordinator/Secretary,
Savisthri movement

savisthri events 2009

A fraction of the work that is being carried out by the Savisthri Movement

The Savisthri (Women for Development Alternatives) Movement which is a Non – Governmental Organization registered with the Ministry of Social services has been functioning since the year 2002. "Savisthri" carries out programmes in Six Districts of Sri Lanka viz. Galle, Matara, Moneragala, Matale, Anuradhapura and NuwaraEliya covering the poorest of the poor women engaged in farming, fishing and plantation labour sectors with the aim of uplifting them from the abyss they are in and place then on a better footing socially, economically and politically.

Savisthri's work is based on :-

* Intervention in Social Issues Covering domestic violence, violence against women, violation of Human Rights, gender inequality, war related issues, conducting protest campaign etc.

* Alternate Economic Development through women's leadership including Mini Societies, home gardening, SAPCA (Savisthri Producers and Consumers Association) Centres etc.

* Training, Education and Communication - Issue of the Sisara Magazine, monthly issue of the Savisthri News Letter, holding seminars workshop and training courses for the Savisthri staff for the improvement of their skills and guide them on the proper path.

Peace from friendship journey of the Savisthri members on
way to Batticaloa.

Making future using natural agro-culture

Healthy foods from home garden through organic manure.

A papaya tree laden with fruits of nutritious value.

Change the life on self produce at community fair.

Green means global nutritious and strength

Women network members in campaign against food hiking.

Collectivity shape their life from farm to market.

Fruitful harvest daylight the life.