Projects

2017 - 2020

Completed

WEAVE II: Women’s Empowerment – Action, Voice, Enterprise (Phase II)

WEAVE II focused on empowering women-headed households in Northern Sri Lanka by strengthening entrepreneurship, supporting viable business ventures, and enhancing linkages with government support systems.

Implemented by Chrysalis with funding from CARE Netherlands and the H&M Foundation, the project aimed to improve economic independence, decision-making power, and sustainable livelihoods for women in post-conflict communities.

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Implementation

The project worked to:

  • Provide training in business management, financial literacy, and market linkages.
  • Support women-headed households in establishing and growing viable enterprises.
  • Facilitate access to government programs and social protection services.
  • Build confidence, leadership, and decision-making capacities among women.

Beneficiaries

The primary beneficiaries included 400 women-headed households, who gained entrepreneurial skills, business support, and strengthened economic resilience, enabling them to contribute actively to family and community development.

Key Outcomes

  • Established sustainable and viable business ventures for women-headed households.
  • Improved access to government support and social protection schemes.
  • Increased women’s confidence, leadership, and participation in economic activities.
  • Strengthened community recognition of women as active economic contributors.
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Supporting Donors & Partners

This project was made possible through the generous support of our donors, whose contributions played a vital role in planning, implementation, and successful delivery. Their commitment to social impact and sustainable development helped drive meaningful change and ensured that the project objectives were achieved for the benefit of the communities involved.