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Empowering Women In Crisis | Episode 1: Women, Peace and Security

Creating Real Homes for Tea Estate Workers

In Sri Lanka’s tea industry, estate workers face significant housing struggles. This year’s ‘Co-Creating a Family-Friendly Tea Industry Conference’, hosted by @childrightsbiz and @savethechildren, sparked vital discussions on land rights and housing. Through collaborative efforts and diverse solutions, key industry stakeholders are aiming to create a better future for every worker. #SriLanka #LandRights #HousingRights #TeaEstateWorkers

Rowing with Kanthi: The Sole Fisherwoman of Palaviya

Merry Plastic Free Christmas

Wired Differently: Seeking Off-grid Solutions To Power Cuts

Going off-grid is the perfect solution to the current crisis in the country,” Naleem Deen (47), a resident of Hunupitiya, can power his house using hybrid batteries and solar power panels for two days — without having to depend on the national electricity grid that supplies the electricity. “I don’t have to depend on the Electricity Board at all. That’s why it’s called off-grid. My electricity bill for the month is almost zero,” he said.

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A Return To Life: Colombo After Curfew

With COVID-19 curfew finally lifted, the once deserted streets of Colombo are brimming with life again. The cacophony of the crowds in public spaces is only rivalled by the blare of bus horns and the tooting of tuks. It is clear, people are glad to be out and about, despite lingering health concerns.

Colombo Under Curfew: Candid Captures Of A Desolate City

Colombo is usually teeming with activity as people pour into the city for work or school, causing bottlenecks and gridlocks during peak hours. But all of that has now changed as a result of the curfew imposed on the island to contain COVID-19.

Vesak 2018: A Glimpse At The Festival Of Lights

People from across the island come to Colombo during Vesak to catch the sights

In Pettah, A Festival Of The Chariot

The streets of Colombo are increasingly associated with either traffic or protesters (and sometimes both). Yet, on occasion, we are treated to a riot…

In Pictures: Ramadan In Colombo

For Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan means more than fasting from dawn till sunset. Visiting mosques and observing spiritual activities are…

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