OUR ISLAND-WIDE NETWORK
Rooted in Communities. Connected Across Sri Lanka.
MORE THAN A LOCATION
Places Where Community Comes Together
Explore our centres and discover the work, people and opportunities connected to each location.
North Central PROVINCE
Sandhara Anurdhapura Centre
The Social Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) in Anuradhapura is a people-centered initiative designed to strengthen community empowerment sustainably. Although the region is celebrated for its cultural heritage, many rural residents face poverty, social exclusion, and limited opportunities that prevent them from improving their lives. SEDC responds by offering an inclusive platform where individuals can rebuild with dignity, confidence, and purpose. Rather than focusing solely on profit, it recognizes existing skills and helps turn them into sustainable livelihoods. A growing network of small-scale entrepreneurs, especially women and vulnerable individuals, receives mentorship, practical support, and access to wider markets.
The initiative also promotes environmental sustainability by preserving traditional seed varieties, encouraging organic farming, and using local resources, ultimately building a resilient local economy and a better future.
- 071 234 5678
- Anurdhapura, Sri Lanka
Central Province
Sandhara Kotagala Centre
The Sandhara Kotagala outlet, officially launched on 09 May 2026 in Kotagala Town, is a social enterprise created through the long-standing partnership between the Suya Sakthi Foundation and the Right to Life Human Rights Centre. Moving beyond aid, it focuses on dignity, sustainability, and self-reliance. Income from the outlet is reinvested into community-based human rights programmes, making communities active participants in social change. Sandhara supports small-scale farmers, women entrepreneurs, and local producers in the Nuwara Eliya District by offering fair, transparent market access and strengthening the local economy.
It also promotes nutritious local food to address food security challenges, while reducing reliance on imports and building resilient rural and plantation communities. Ultimately, it shows that lasting change is possible when communities lead their own development.
- 071 234 5678
- Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Uva Province
Sandhara Monaragala Centre
“Sandhara Monaragala” is a community-led social enterprise implemented by the Human Rights and Social Entrepreneurship Development Centre (HRSEDC) – Monaragala in collaboration with the Community Resource Protection Centre (CRPC). It aims to create sustainable income opportunities and strengthen resilience among low-income families, small producers, and aspiring entrepreneurs who face limited market access and financial instability.
Participants receive guidance to develop products, improve quality, and reach wider markets. The focus is on traditional local goods such as kithul, kavum, spices, coconut and palmyrah products, and herbal items. Products will be sold through the CRPC trade platform, local centres, exhibitions, and weekly markets. Uniquely, 75% of profits go to entrepreneurs and 25% supports human rights protection and assistance for those in need.
- 071 234 5678
- Monaragala, Sri Lanka
North Western Province
Sandhara Anamaduwa Centre
The “Liya Diriya” Home Gardening Social Entrepreneurship Programme was officially launched in Anamaduwa by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre as part of its “Sandhara” Social Entrepreneurship Network, in collaboration with the Anamaduwa Participatory Development Foundation and the Human Rights First Aid Centre. Introduced by Chathurika Darshani, it aims to empower women through sustainable home gardening, helping them earn a stable additional monthly income of at least LKR 25,000 and strengthening their role in family decision-making.
The programme also promotes mental well-being through engagement with nature and encourages youth aged 15 to 35 to join agriculture and entrepreneurship. Its “Mother–Daughter Plan” fosters intergenerational collaboration for long-term sustainability. Many local women have already joined the network, reflecting strong community interest.
- 071 234 5678
- Anamaduwa, Sri Lanka
Sabaragamuwa Province
Sandhara Kegalla Centre
Sandhara Kegalle is a community-centered social entrepreneurship initiative that creates sustainable economic opportunities for local producers and rural entrepreneurs. Kegalle District is known for its agricultural heritage and high-quality spices such as pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, yet many small-scale farmers struggle to access reliable markets, expand their businesses, and secure fair returns.
Sandhara Kegalle addresses these gaps by promoting local products to wider consumers, encouraging fair trade, and connecting regional entrepreneurs with national markets and a stronger entrepreneurial network. It particularly supports women entrepreneurs, youth-led businesses, and small rural producers by improving their visibility and market access. By encouraging consumers to buy local, it strengthens domestic industries and builds resilient communities, symbolizing opportunity and inclusive, sustainable development.
- 071 234 5678
- kegalla, Sri Lanka