Support organic farmers in Sri Lanka to create a healthier future
Fundraising campaign by
Roshini Fernando
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US$397.00raised of $29,250.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
More than 26 000 people in this region are struck by chronic kidney disease. Toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers have contaminated water sources and taken a toll on the health of local communities. Every family has a loved one who is affected.
Pragathi Farmers’ Society is a team of 100 farmers dedicated to reviving a range of organically grown endemic varieties of paddy which have high nutritious value, and other crops like vegetables and greens. It is a community-based movement which focuses on completely eradicating the use of harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilizers among its members' farms.
The project not only secures the health and wellbeing of the farmer community, it also preserves traditional methods of cultivation which conserve the environment.
The project uplifts the economy of the farmers through the sale of processed and packaged organic products.
The farmers need your help to purchase the necessary equipment and set up the processing facility. Even your small contribution can help reverse the ill effects on humans and environment and contribute to a healthy society. We invite you to contribute to this worthy cause!
PS! The crowdfunding campaign is based in Sri Lanka but listed under the Norwegian flag due to platform restrictions.
Organizer
- Roshini Fernando
- Campaign Owner
- Colombo, LK
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 25, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 17, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 13, 2020
The processing facility will be completed
Update posted by Roshini Fernando at 06:59 amWe want to share some photos of the project’s progress. The first stage was done with the funds raised through the crowd funding campaign (both on GoGetFunding and other donations). The Pragathi Farmer Society has been negotiating to purchase the machinery at a concessionary price. In the meantime they have
Work in progress
Update posted by Roshini Fernando at 07:13 amConstruction work has commenced but we have still not raised the funds needed to complete the project. Please continue to support us by sharing this campaign page with your friends.
We have got started!!
Update posted by Roshini Fernando at 07:39 amDear Friends, Thank you once again for supporting this project which improves the income of the farmer families while also protecting the environment from the toxic effects of chemical use and providing consumers with healthy food options. With your support we have been able to start on the project. This. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 25, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 17, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 13, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 08, 2020
- Chaga Graham
- Donated on Dec 19, 2019
This is a highly commendable effort. My congratulations to Pragathi Farmers' Society. Let's encourage consumers to say no to products grown using synthetic fertilizers and agrochemicals. Wish Pragathi every success in their future endeavours!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 19, 2019
- Nadeera Samaraweera
- Donated on Dec 19, 2019
" SMALL ACTS, WHEN MULTIPLIED BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE,CAN TRANSFORM THE WORLD" - Howard Zinn -
- Guest
- Donated on Dec 18, 2019
- Tone Lindheim
- Donated on Dec 18, 2019
- Wimal Liyanaarachchi
- Donated on Dec 18, 2019
Lets contribute as per our capacity. Lets support to bring back a healthy nation in Sri Lanka. This will be a good example for the other environment friendly development agencies as well.
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