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A Home Farm – Stay at Home Mother Expands Animal Husbandry

A Home Farm – Stay at Home Mother Expands Animal Husbandry   A stay at home mother, Ms. Thanusha rears chickens in her spare time. She tends her flock and uses the income from the sale of eggs and chickens to support her children’s educational needs. AACF has always advocated for pluri-activity and business diversity […]

Spices Galore – Female Entrepreneur Sources and Retails Spices

Spices Galore – Female Entrepreneur Sources and Retails Spices Ms. K. G. Inoka has created a lucrative business selling a variety of spices to local grocery stores. An innovative entrepreneur Ms. K. G. Inoka has tied up with spice growers in the Central Province to create a lucrative supply side value chain. With the assistance […]

Meals by the Sea –Home Cook Runs Her Own Food Shop

Meals by the Sea –Home Cook Runs Her Own Food Shop Ms. Malani Fernando has perfected the art of Sri Lankan street food. She is an expert in producing delicious isso wadei (prawn toast), manioc chips, fried fish and rottis. With the assistance of AACF Ms. Malani Fernando runs a successful beach side shop, selling […]

The Dhobi – A Growing Laundry Business

The Dhobi Bundle – A Growing Laundry Business Standing around her shop Ms. S. Palihawadana proudly hosts her guests to celebrate her new contract with a state agency. Ms. S. Palihawadana runs a small laundry service which washes and presses clothes ranging from saris, to school uniforms to every day clothes. Known for her excellence, […]

One Stitch at a Time – From Tailor to Retailer

One Stitch at a Time – Growth from Tailor to Retailer A gifted seamstress Ms. S. Vijaya Lechamee sews garments for her living. Working out of her home, she undertakes alterations, sari blouse sewing and much more based on her customers’ requirements. With the support of AACF Ms. S. Vijaya Lechamee has expanded her operations […]

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