KWDT encourages the local women to form groups, as a way of strengthening women’s voices and helping protect them from violence.

In agreement with the FAO, the organization designed an electronic application for evaluating the presented prototypes.

In a short period of time, Maria Rebeca has gone from a shy young girl to a local food hero.

Nisansala and Sumith now happily give advice to neighbouring families who want to set up their own home gardens.

“These women and their families have had a hard time, and I can afford to go without this profit for several months," she explains.