Kegalle, Sri Lanka – In Kegalle, Sri Lanka, Disna is known for her vibrant cut-flower cultivation and plant nursery, an enterprise she has nurtured with care and determination. As a member of the Uththamavi Women Agri Entrepreneurs Society, she is one of many women transforming their passion for plants into a sustainable livelihood. Disna’s journey began with the […]
Darshi Jayasinghe used to work as a production supervisor, but chose to leave her career to focus on raising her family. While adjusting to life as a homemaker, she found a new purpose: growing her own vegetables right in her backyard. Darshi started cultivating beans, okra, tomatoes, and chilies, turning her home garden into both […]
In the face of hardship, resilience often shines the brightest. For Chamila Weerasingha of Sri Lanka, this resilience took the form of creativity, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to her family’s well-being. Chamila began her small food business to supplement her family’s income. For a time, things were going well—until the COVID-19 pandemic struck. With lockdowns keeping […]