Experience the life - Higurakgoda
Code
Name
Self expedition
Location
Higurakgoda
Start
November 04 (Tue)
End
November 13 (Thu)
Type
SOCI, MANU, AGRI, LIVELIHOOD
Vols.
8
Min age
20
Max age
99
Summary
Immerse yourself in the local culture and truly savor the authentic rhythm of rural life as you connect with the community.
Background
This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), organized with the “Gami Saraniya”, a women based organisation from 2023. The project is situated in the North Central Province, home to the historic city of Polonnaruwa, which served as the capital over 1,100 years ago. After the kingdom relocated to the central region, the population dwindled. In 1956, a government initiative began resettling villages and distributing land for cultivation. Today, the descendants of these original settlers—spanning three generations—continue to reside here. Despite this legacy, the community still faces challenges, including a lack of common facilities and persistent poverty. While the first generation primarily engaged in agriculture, the third generation is now seeking employment opportunities.
Our partner organization is actively working with women’s groups and self-help initiatives to enhance income prospects for families in the area.
Work
The project consists of two key components. First, we support families engaged in self-employment by enhancing their income-generating activities, which include home gardening, family workshops, and nurseries.
In the second component, we visit villages to engage with the community, including self-help groups, youth, and local institutions like temples and kindergartens. This provides volunteers with the chance to share their lives, cultures, and experiences with the locals while fostering meaningful connections within the community.
Accommodation
Stay in a village house with a welcoming host family, conveniently located near the village main road. Our host mother prepares delicious meals for us. The house has electricity, and filtered drinking water is provided. Mobile phones work well, and 3G/4G data connections are available, but there is no internet or Wi-Fi. You can use toilet paper here, and laundry is done by hand, with clothes hung outside to dry. Host mother cooks for us.
Study theme
Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Higurakgoda and Sri Lanka
Other activities
Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.
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