Current Focus: Handloom Weaving in Divulapitiya

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We are launching an ambitious new initiative to create 50 fully independent, self-sustaining livelihoods for women weavers in the village of Divulapitiya.

This is not a charity project. This is a movement for empowerment, where each livelihood becomes a seed for long-term independence.

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Why This Village?

 

Divulapitiya is rich in handloom heritage but disconnected from today’s markets and design evolution. Since 2009, DFSD

has worked here to:

• Revive dormant weaving practices

• Train women in design thinking and innovation

• Introduce new product development techniques

• Connect craftswomen with buyers and ethical brands

Now, with your support, we can scale this work by equipping 50 women with everything they need to launch their own

micro-studios.

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Each Livelihood Includes

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• Full training in weaving + product design

• A home-based micro-studio

• Yarn, materials, and production tools

• A rolling reinvestment fund

• Guaranteed access to markets and fair payment systems