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.
Saree Jacket Sewing Training
A Saree Jacket Sewing Training Programme was conducted on May 15 and 16, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. The training aimed to provide participants with practical skills in tailoring, focusing specifically on the design and stitching of saree jackets. During the two-day programme, participants received hands-on instruction in
Beekeeping Training
The beekeeping training programe was successfully conducted on April 29, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. This training aimed to provide participants with essential theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in modern beekeeping practices, focusing on sustainability and profitability for small-scale farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Participants were introduced to the
Papaya Cultivation
A comprehensive training programme on papaya cultivation was conducted on April 25, 2025, at the Rideemaliyadda Livelihood Development Center. The session aimed to equip participants with practical, hands-on knowledge in papaya farming—a rapidly expanding, high-demand crop with significant potential for small-scale agribusiness development. The training focused on key aspects of
Mushroom Cultivation Training
The Mushroom Cultivation Training Program provides individuals with practical knowledge and skills to start a sustainable and profitable agribusiness. With mushrooms being a high-demand, nutritious, and fast-growing food source, trained participants can tap into a growing market with minimal startup costs and space requirements. The training covers the complete cultivation
School Uniform Sewing Training
The School Uniform Sewing Training Program equips individuals with essential skills to start a sustainable small business. With school uniforms in constant demand, participants learn accurate measuring, cutting, stitching, and finishing to produce quality, affordable, and customized uniforms for their communities. The School Uniform Sewing Training Program was held at