Stories of change

Real people. Real change.

Behind every number is a person. These are some of the lives changed through our programmes across Sri Lanka.

RISE Pesalai, Mannar

"As a woman and as the head of my family, I am happily involved in this work. This gives us happiness and confidence."

My name is Gowriyammal. I live in Pesalai, Mannar. The place where I live is rich in palmyrah trees. However, we used to get only a small benefit from palmyrah.

A project was started to encourage women and provided many trainings for us. Through this, many women in our village benefited. We learned how to get the full value and benefits from palmyrah.

Along with giving us motivation, the project also provided tools for palmyrah fibre extraction and taught us how to use them.

Because of this project, we are now able to improve our livelihood. As a woman and as the head of my family, I am happily involved in this work. Many other women are working with me as a team. This gives us happiness and confidence.

Not only this, but we also received training in home gardening and through this we are earning extra income. All the women in our village are interested in joining similar projects in the future. We fully welcome these opportunities.

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V. Gowriyammal
Pesalai, Mannar
V. Gowriyammal - RISE programme in Pesalai, Mannar
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"Through the Youth Act Advocacy Project, I am striving to make even a small change to help protect nature."

In my desire to make a meaningful contribution to society, I found Save a Life to be the best platform to channel my efforts toward creating a better world.

Through the Youth Act Advocacy Project, I am striving to make even a small change to help protect nature. This initiative has given me a deeper understanding of advocacy and has helped me build more confidence in my abilities.

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"Acting in these dramas brought me great joy, and I felt proud to contribute to raising awareness about important societal challenges."

When I first joined the Save a Life, I thought I would be performing traditional drama, but instead, I was introduced to street drama, which was a new experience.

I was initially unsure but gradually got involved in two performances that focused on social issues. Acting in these dramas brought me great joy, and I felt proud to contribute to raising awareness about important societal challenges. These experiences helped me understand the issues better and also recognize possible solutions.

I am deeply grateful to my fellow actors for their cooperation. I'm also thankful to the "Save a Life" for giving me the opportunity to make a difference through these performances.

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Janusha Inpanayagam
IAST Working Group, Member of Vaagai
Tinuja Suntharalingam - SHE programme in Blooms Advocates Volunteer
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"As a Bloom Advocate, I am proud to say that this initiative has empowered me to make a difference."

Previously, I faced challenges with menstruation-related taboos. However, after becoming involved in this project, I can address these issues confidently and without fear.

As a Bloom Advocate, I am proud to say that this initiative has empowered me to make a difference.

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Tinuja Suntharalingam
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Thishan Sivakumar - RISE programme in Jaffna
RISE Jaffna

"I had the chance to showcase my acting skills. I am very thankful for the opportunity to share my talent in this production."

In the drama, we added a new twist to street performances, which caused some debate when introduced to the community. This new idea created a lot of excitement and turned into a gathering where everyone got involved in the performance, blending humor with seriousness.

"Save a Life" organized many events for the community, focusing all their efforts on the cause. The organizers did a great job with the performance, and through this experience, I had the chance to showcase my acting skills. I am very thankful for the opportunity to share my talent in this production.

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Thishan Sivakumar
IAST Working Group, Member of Vaagai

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