Improving nutrition amongst tea communities in Sri Lanka
completed Project
Donor
The Republic of Tea
Project Cost
LKR 15,077,770.00
Duration
June 2017 - June 2018
Implementing Partner
PALM Foundation
Main Objective
To improve the nutritional health of families living on tea estates in Sri Lanka.
Project Description
Project Aim
The overall aim of the project is to improve the nutritional health of 11,200 women, men and children on tea estates in the Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts of Sri Lanka.
Project Location
The selected estates are Pedro, Dessford, Fettresso, Kotiyagagalla, Dabatanne and Indalgashinna in the Nuwara Eliya and Badulla Districts.
Targeted Beneficiaries
The project aims to reach a total of 11,200 beneficiaries. This includes 2,800 primary beneficiaries and 8,400 secondary beneficiaries including dependents (non-workers).
Expected Results
Result 01
Increase availability of affordable, healthy and nutritious food.
Result 02
Improve knowledge of nutrition through training and sensitization.
Result 03
Improve hygiene and sanitation behaviors.
Result 04
Enhance capacities in managing household finances.