Integrated Resources Management of Water and Ecosystem in Kurunegala
LOCATION
Kurunegala District
DURATION
36 months (June 2025 – May 2028)
FUNDING PARTNER
Federation Genevoise De Cooperation
IMPLEMENTING PARTNER
International Rainwater Harvesting Alliance (IRHA)
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To improve ecosystems, health, living conditions, and resilience of rural communities in the dry zone of Sri Lanka against climate change.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- Restore ecosystem functions and enhance water availability
- Consolidate sustainable agricultural practices
- Strengthen local actors in managing natural resources collectively
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Weather stations and monitoring database
Watershed management plans with communities
Household, school, and health center rainwater systems
Recharge infrastructure (wells, ponds, contour drains)
Sanitation facilities and family agro-ecological systems
Plant nurseries, drip irrigation, and beekeeping
Training on water, land management, WASH, and climate change adaptation
Youth engagement in agroforestry and water monitoring
Regional knowledge exchange and webinars
Mobile rainwater awareness unit
PROGRESS TO DATE
- Collaboration with NWSDB Groundwater Unit at Wariyapola
- Consultations with District Secretary, Provincial Education Director, and other key officials
- Site visits and community meetings in Divulgane, Ehetuwewa
- Awareness sessions for local community members on project activities and rainwater harvesting
- Discussions with Development Officers at Ehetuwewa Divisional Secretariat
- Training Programs to farmers on Regenerative Agriculture and water Management to farmers