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.
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.
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.