12–14 June 2025 | MAS Athena, Thulhiriya The National Children’s Consultation on Ending Violence Against Children was successfully held from 12th to 14th June 2025 at MAS Athena, Thulhiriya, marking a significant milestone in placing children’s voices at the center of national policymaking and protection efforts in Sri Lanka. This impactful event was collaboratively organized…
Details28 April 2025 | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) The Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD), in collaboration with the Faculty of Criminal Justice at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), proudly hosted the Asphaleia 2025 – Blue Umbrella Day Campaign on Violence Against Boys on 28th April 2025. This impactful event…
Details25 April 2025 | Okray Hotel, Kandy As the concluding event of the Collective Actions Against Period Poverty (CAAPP) project, the “Menstruation Matters: Symposium on Dignified Menstruation” was successfully held on 25th April 2025 at Okray Hotel, Kandy, drawing together nearly 100 diverse stakeholders committed to advancing menstrual dignity and gender justice in Sri Lanka.…
DetailsAbout The Research and Training Unit of FISD is proud to host the International Conference on Gender and Climate Justice (ICGCJ 2025). This conference will serve as a platform for meaningful discussions on climate change, its disproportionate impact on women and marginalized communities, and the vital role of grassroots climate action, community-driven resilience strategies, and…
DetailsIn response to the devastating floods that impacted the Matara district and other regions of Sri Lanka, a comprehensive relief effort was initiated to provide essential goods, including dry rations and school stationary, to the affected population. The floods and landslides severely affected several districts, with Matara being one of the hardest hits. The floods…
DetailsFISD organized the first ever BUD Forum in Sri Lanka in December 2023, marking a significant milestone in the BUD campaign. The primary objectives of this forum were to officially launch the FISD Policy Brief and convene key stakeholders, including government bodies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and prominent child rights activists in Sri Lanka, for…
DetailsThe National Children’s Council (NCC) of Sri Lanka is a visionary initiative that amplifies the voices of the young, fostering a proactive stance on child rights and well-being. It’s a commitment to listening, adapting, and acting on the collective call for a better tomorrow for all children. In November 2023, children representing all 25 districts…
DetailsThis July, FISD celebrates its 12-year anniversary! FISD team from head office and districts came together to celebrate this milestone in its continued journey by launching the first FISD Newsletter, while reflecting on more than a decade of commitment towards transformative social change in Sri Lanka! Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 1. Vol 1 : Issued…
DetailsFISD felicitated the community leaders of Anuradhapura, Monaragala, Gampaha , Mathale , Districts who have taken unstinted leaders efforts to support the programme on prevention of Gender Base Violence, Child Rights Protections and Promotions , and Preventions Of the Alcohol and Drugs.
Foundation for Innovative Social Development – Strategic partner for the 5th International Conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development 2018 – to be held on the 6th-7th December 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka Please visit following web URL for further information. https://web.facebook.com/PovertyConference
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