NEWS
Empowering Livelihoods, Transforming Lives
At Friends Livelihood Development Centre, every success story begins with opportunity. Our News Blog highlights completed livelihood trainings, beneficiary success stories, and key updates from our ongoing development initiatives.
As a centre dedicated to strengthening economic well-being, we work to address the root causes of poverty and financial instability by equipping individuals and communities with practical skills and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Through targeted training programs, we enable beneficiaries to engage in productive activities, build resilience, and achieve long-term self-reliance.
Curtain Sewing Training
The Curtain Sewing Training Programme was conducted on September 11, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. The objective of the training was to equip participants with the skills needed to design and sew various types of curtains, promoting self-employment and home-based business opportunities. Key areas covered included: Participants received
Knitting design training
The Knitting Design Training Programme was held on September 3 and 4, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. This two-day training aimed to provide participants with foundational skills in knitting and introduce them to creative design techniques suitable for making garments and decorative items. Key areas covered included: Participants
Ladies hand bag Sewing Training
The Ladies’ Handbag Sewing Training Programme was conducted on August 28, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. The objective of the training was to equip participants with practical skills in designing and sewing fashionable and functional ladies’ handbags, promoting self-employment and creative entrepreneurship. Key areas covered included: Participants engaged
Ladies Slipper Production Training
The Ladies’ Slipper Production Training Programme was held on August 20, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. The training aimed to provide participants with practical skills in making ladies’ slippers, supporting self-employment and small-scale footwear production. Key areas covered included: Participants received hands-on guidance and created sample slippers during
Bathik Production Training
The Batik Production Training Programme was held over two days on August 11 and 12, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. This practical and interactive workshop aimed to introduce participants to the traditional craft of batik making, combining artistic expression with entrepreneurial opportunity. The programme not only highlighted the
Achcharu, Chutney Production Training
The Achcharu and Chutney Production Training Programme was held on July 24, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. The programme aimed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in preparing a variety of traditional achcharu (pickles) and chutneys, with a focus on hygiene, preservation, and income generation. Key