Who we are
Humanitarian purpose.
National development vision.
SLAHDA is a Sri Lankan humanitarian and sustainable-development organisation working with communities, government institutions, technical professionals, development partners and responsible private-sector participants.
We connect immediate human needs with carefully structured programmes that create enduring social, economic and environmental value.
Discover SLAHDA →Our enduring purpose
Empowering people to improve their quality of life
The renewed institutional direction preserves the human-centred purpose stated on SLAHDA’s original website while extending it through SLISDAWEI into sustainable national development and eco-harmony.
To empower people and communities through humanitarian assistance, socioeconomic opportunity, institutional collaboration and integrated development programmes that transform verified needs into equitable, accountable and lasting outcomes.
01Human Dignity
Respecting every person without discrimination.
02Equity & Inclusion
Prioritising vulnerable people, women, children and underserved communities.
03Integrity
Acting transparently, ethically and accountably.
04Partnership
Working with communities, public institutions and responsible partners.
05Sustainability
Creating progress that strengthens people, economy and environment.
How SLAHDA works
From community needs to verified, implementable projects
Building on SLAHDA’s original emphasis on project identification, the strengthened model connects needs assessment with professional evidence, institutional alignment, appropriate financing and measurable implementation.
- 01Identify Community needs, vulnerable groups and development gaps
- 02Verify Data, field conditions, beneficiaries and institutional priorities
- 03Design Practical interventions, safeguards and sustainable delivery models
- 04Mobilise Government, professionals, donors, CSR partners and responsible investment
- 05Implement & Report Accountable delivery, monitoring, evidence and public learning
Our work
Integrated priorities for lasting progress
Our programmes respond to urgent needs while building the systems, skills and partnerships required for long-term resilience.
Poverty Alleviation
Sustainable livelihoods, community enterprise and inclusive economic opportunity.
Learn more →Agriculture & Food Security
Integrated agriculture, modern processing and stronger national food systems.
Learn more →Health & Human Wellbeing
Accessible care, preventive health and stronger community resilience.
Learn more →Education & Skills
Facilities, knowledge and practical skills that expand opportunity.
Learn more →Environment & Eco-harmony
Regeneration, climate resilience and lasting human–wildlife coexistence.
Learn more →Water & Infrastructure
Integrated infrastructure supporting communities, agriculture and ecosystems.
Learn more →
2026—2036Sri Lanka Integrated Socioeconomic Development and Wildlife Eco-harmony InitiativeOur master initiative
One integrated platform for people, prosperity and nature
SLISDAWEI transforms SLAHDA’s humanitarian experience into a coordinated national-development framework spanning 18 interconnected sectors and seven strategic objectives comprising 70 projects.
Explore the InitiativeThree delivery pillars
Distinct responsibilities united by one development purpose
Each project is classified by its primary purpose, financing logic and delivery responsibility. Governance, safeguards, benefits and financial obligations must be defined in the applicable project agreement.
SLAHDA-led public-benefit programmes
Lead: SLAHDA, supported operationally by CIOMPDPL where authorised.
Partners and resources: donors, grant makers, CSR contributors, philanthropists, development agencies, government institutions and other approved funders.
Purpose: direct assistance, poverty alleviation, community wellbeing, inclusion and other projects whose principal return is measurable public benefit—not commercial profit.
Development enterprise with shared social value
Lead: CIOMPDPL through properly constituted joint ventures or implementation arrangements with eligible Sri Lankan and foreign partners engaged in coordination with SLAHDA.
Purpose: financially sustainable projects that create livelihoods, services, productive assets and regional economic value while advancing SLISDAWEI objectives.
Benefit pathway: the SLAHDA-directed share of distributable benefits or other agreed returns will be applied to eligible humanitarian programmes, subject to law, audited accounts and each project’s governing agreements.
Investable projects for responsible funders
Lead: qualified investors, funders and project entities working with CIOMPDPL and relevant government institutions.
Models: project-specific FDI, public–private partnerships, BOT, BOOT, joint ventures, concessions and other lawful structures approved by the responsible authorities.
Development connection: commercial returns belong to the relevant investors and project parties; any commitment to facilitate or cross-support humanitarian and semi-commercial projects must be expressly documented, transparent and independently accountable.
Integrated value pathwayHumanitarian need guides priorities→Semi-commercial activity builds sustainable local value→Commercial investment expands national capacity
No project category by itself constitutes an offer of securities, a funding guarantee or government approval. Every investment and public–private arrangement remains subject to feasibility, due diligence, regulatory requirements, environmental and social safeguards, procurement rules and binding agreements.
18-sector architecture
Coordinating the systems that shape national wellbeing and economic opportunity
Adapted to Sri Lanka’s needs, the sectors connect social protection and public services with productive infrastructure, green development, technology, enterprise and employment.
Agriculture & Farming
Airports & Seaports
Affordable Housing
Education, Youth & Sports
Mineral Resources & Responsible Refining
Elderly Care & Disability Inclusion
Green Power & Solar Energy
Government Back-end Systems
Hospitals & Healthcare
High-tech Cities & Digital Valleys
Public Amenities
Public Transport
Key Infrastructure
Tourism & Destination Development
SME Stimulus & Enterprise Support
Waste-to-Energy & Wastewater Management
Special Economic Zones
Industry & Manufacturing
Seven strategic objectives
Seventy projects organised around national needs
70Projects in the integrated framework
Poverty Alleviation
06 Projects
Forest Regeneration
03 Projects
Livestock Development
03 Projects
Human–Wildlife Conflict Control Mechanism
20 Projects
Infrastructure Development with Facilities
13 Projects
Sustainable Livelihood & Community Development
24 Projects
Desalination of Seawater
01 Project
Social-transformation pathway
From vulnerability to a broad, resilient and productive society
SLISDAWEI seeks to reduce the number of households trapped in poverty and insecurity while expanding a capable, economically active and socially protected population. This long-term pathway depends on fair access to health, education, skills, assets, finance, infrastructure, markets and decent work.
01ProtectMeet essential needs and reduce immediate vulnerability.
02EnableBuild health, education, skills, assets and access to services.
03ParticipateConnect people with employment, enterprise, finance and markets.
04ProgressStrengthen household security, mobility and intergenerational opportunity.
Four dimensions of sustainability: human wellbeing, social inclusion, economic resilience and environmental stewardship—advanced together and measured through verifiable outcomes.
Priority projects
A nationally distributed portfolio for measurable outcomes
These flagship programmes and Ministry of Agriculture–allocated opportunities are being structured through site verification, feasibility studies, government coordination, responsible financing and accountable implementation. Listed locations remain subject to confirmation and required approvals.
01
Priority Programme
National Poverty Alleviation Programme
An integrated pathway from immediate vulnerability to stable livelihoods and community-led enterprise.
HumanitarianDiscuss project →
02
National Food-Security Network
Fourteen Rice Mill Complexes with Silos and Dryers
A modern, green processing network strengthening farmers, food security and regional economic development. Thirteen planned locations—Girandurukotte, Kahatagasdigiliya, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Galigamuwa, Siyambalanduwa, Wellawaya, Ampara–Iginiyagala, Mahiyanganaya and Hambantota—are joined by the CIO–UC WORLD Integrated Rice Processing Complex in Ampara.
14 complexes • Semi-commercialDiscuss project →
03
Flagship Initiative
Permanent Human–Elephant Conflict Solution
Engineered water-conveyance and protective infrastructure connecting eco-harmony with irrigation and resilience.
National DevelopmentDiscuss project →
04
National Education Initiative
International Professional University Park (IPUP)
An integrated education, industry and innovation ecosystem designed to widen professional higher-education access, develop globally competitive skills and connect regional campuses with employment and enterprise.
Education & InnovationDiscuss project →
05
Integrated Health Initiative
National Integrated Academic & International Institute of Health Sciences and Hospital
A health-led ecosystem bringing together integrative clinical care, higher education and research, and responsible indigenous health and wellness enterprise within one phased national platform.
Health & ResearchDiscuss project →
06
Protected-Cultivation Network
Four Greenhouse Development Centres
Climate-smart protected cultivation at Walapane, Lakgala, Wellawaya and Welikanda to improve year-round production, water efficiency, crop quality and farmer access to higher-value markets.
4 locations • AgricultureDiscuss project →
07
Post-Harvest Infrastructure
Ten Cold-Storage and Produce Hubs
A national cold-chain network at Norochcholai, Balangoda, Walapane, Kilinochchi, Thambuttegama, Dambulla, Embilipitiya, Wellawaya, Mahiyanganaya and Hambantota to reduce losses and improve market timing.
10 locations • Food systemsDiscuss project →
08
Seed-Security Programme
Six Seed Farms and Development Centres
Seed-production and improvement facilities at Medawachchiya, Buttala, Hambantota, Udupussellawa, Welimada and Dehiattakandiya to strengthen access to reliable planting material and climate-resilient varieties.
6 locations • Crop resilienceDiscuss project →
09
Livestock Development
Four Integrated Dairy Farms
Dairy-development facilities in Anuradhapura, Nikaweratiya, Puttalam and Welikanda supporting quality milk production, animal health, farmer organisations, chilling and value-chain development.
4 locations • LivestockDiscuss project →
10
Livestock Value Chain
Four Animal-Feed Manufacturing Facilities
Regional feed facilities at Thambuttegama, Ampara–Iginiyagala, Gampaha and Monaragala to improve dependable feed supply, livestock productivity and local agro-industrial enterprise.
4 locations • Agro-industryDiscuss project →
11
Agricultural Inputs
Five Fertilizer Manufacturing Facilities
Facilities in Anuradhapura, Nikaweratiya, Monaragala, Kurunegala and Welikanda, with emphasis on quality assurance, responsible production, soil health and locally appropriate nutrient solutions.
5 locations • InputsDiscuss project →
12
Commercial Crop Development
Cassava Plantation and Value-Addition Programme
A Kurunegala-based cultivation and processing initiative connecting suitable land, improved planting material, organised growers and value-added food and industrial markets.
Kurunegala • Commercial agricultureDiscuss project →
13
Indigenous Health Economy
Ayurvedic Plantation and Processing Programme
A Gampaha District initiative for medicinal-plant cultivation, traceable raw materials, responsible processing, research linkages and livelihood opportunities connected to Sri Lanka’s indigenous-health sector.
Gampaha • AyurvedaDiscuss project →
14
Horticulture Development
Four Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation Zones
Integrated production and market-linkage zones in Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Thambuttegama and Embilipitiya, supported by good agricultural practices, aggregation, storage and value addition.
4 locations • HorticultureDiscuss project →
People, projects & place
Our service heritage and future direction
Verified archival activities are distinguished from illustrative imagery prepared for projects now being developed under SLISDAWEI.
Open the SLAHDA Picture Gallery
Historical SLAHDA photographs are now being added from the organisation’s institutional archive.
Our track record
A history of practical service to people and public institutions
SLAHDA’s completed work includes school renovation and construction, healthcare support, medical-equipment assistance and mobility support for people in need.
View Our ImpactSchool DevelopmentRenovation, construction and improved learning environments
Healthcare AssistanceMedical systems and essential support for public health institutions
Humanitarian DonationsWheelchairs, medical assistance and targeted community support
Work with SLAHDA
Transform corporate responsibility into measurable national impact
Through SLISDAWEI and SLAHDA’s wider humanitarian portfolio, corporate partners can direct CSR resources towards carefully defined needs in poverty alleviation, agriculture and food security, education, health, sustainable livelihoods, water, environmental restoration and human–wildlife eco-harmony.
SLAHDA seeks more than a funding transaction. We seek responsible partnerships that connect a company’s CSR purpose with verified community needs, transparent fund management, professional implementation and evidence that demonstrates what the partnership achieved.
CSR GrantsProject SponsorshipEmployee GivingTechnical & In-kind SupportMulti-year Partnerships
Corporate & CSR Partners
Co-develop a defined programme aligned with community priorities, corporate values and measurable ESG or SDG outcomes.
Discuss a CSR partnership →Donors & Funding Institutions
Support humanitarian or project-specific outcomes through an agreed budget, reporting schedule and accountable funding arrangement.
Funding enquiry →Professionals & Technical Partners
Contribute research, field assessment, technical design, monitoring, innovation and implementation capability.
Join the professional network →CSR partnership readiness
Compliance, accountability and evidence across the funding lifecycle
SLAHDA’s CSR partnership framework is organised around legal readiness, financial stewardship, governance, disciplined project delivery and transparent impact reporting—adapted to Sri Lankan requirements and each funder’s due-diligence standards.
Institutional & Legal Readiness
Current registration and governing documents, authorised agreements, regulatory alignment and project-specific eligibility are confirmed before funds are accepted.
Governance & Due Diligence
Defined approval authority, board oversight, partner verification, conflict-of-interest controls, safeguarding and documented responsibilities support responsible decision-making.
Financial Stewardship
Approved budgets, project or cost-centre tracking, documented expenditure, procurement controls, periodic financial reporting and independent audit or verification where required.
Project Controls
Clear objectives, beneficiaries, locations, responsibilities, milestones, risks, measurable indicators and monitoring arrangements are agreed before implementation.
Evidence & Impact Reporting
Progress updates may include verified beneficiary data, outputs, outcomes, fund-utilisation reports, photographs, field records, challenges and corrective actions.
Professional Communication
Timely reporting, transparent disclosure of material changes, authorised points of contact and a documented close-out process build confidence and continuity.
Our partnership principle
Request the CSR Partnership PackCompliance is not treated as a one-time certificate check. It is a continuing culture of responsible conduct—from assessment and agreement through fund utilisation, field delivery, reporting and project closure.
All funding arrangements remain subject to SLAHDA’s valid institutional status, applicable Sri Lankan laws and regulations, donor due diligence, approved agreements and banking, audit and reporting requirements. Requirements from other jurisdictions are applied only where legally relevant to the particular funder or transaction.
Transparency and accountabilityRead how SLAHDA governs decisions, protects communities, manages resources, reports results and responds to concerns.
Read our accountability commitments →Official information sources
Useful Sri Lankan government links
These external links are provided for public information and verification. Their inclusion does not by itself represent endorsement, approval or a formal project partnership.
NGO governanceNational Secretariat for NGOsVisit official website ↗AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and IrrigationVisit official website ↗EnvironmentMinistry of EnvironmentVisit official website ↗WildlifeDepartment of Wildlife ConservationVisit official website ↗Water resourcesIrrigation DepartmentVisit official website ↗Land & waterMahaweli Authority of Sri LankaVisit official website ↗HealthMinistry of HealthVisit official website ↗EducationMinistry of EducationVisit official website ↗