Japanese aid for livelihood projects

The Government of Japan has provided US$ 241,768 (Rs.27.2 million) grant aid for three projects to improve the livelihoods of the communities in the Moneragala, Ampara, and Matara districts under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP).

The Project for Uplifting Living Standards of Communities in the Moneragala District will be implemented by the Lower Uva Development Centre. A sum of Rs. 12 million is allocated to improve four access roads, three culverts and an anicut, and to construct four wells, a causeway, and water supply system in Bibile, Medagama, and Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretary divisions in the Moneragala district.

This project will uplift the living standards of 620 families directly and benefit 2,830 families in the surrounding areas indirectly.

The Project for Livelihood Development Assistance in the Conflict Affected Area in the Ampara District will be implemented by the Eastern Rehabilitation and Relief Organization on a budget of around Rs. 9.6 million. this project will support the improvement of agricultural infrastructure of three agricultural roads, three culverts, two anicuts, a bund, and channel in Sammanturai Divisional Secretary division in the Ampara district.

It is expected that the project will increase agricultural production and uplift livelihoods of 800 farmers directly.

The Project for Economic Empowerment of Women through increased Production of Dry Fish in Weligama Divisional Secretary Division in the Matara District is being implemented by Soba Kantha Environment Management and Community Development Foundation.