International Development Grant

Bridging Diversity Through Shared Histories in Sri Lanka

Project Number: CA-3-P012128001

Status: Operational

Country/Region:

Sri Lanka 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $193,970.00

Start Date: December 09, 2022

End Date: January 31, 2025

Duration: 2.1 years

Project Description

This project is using novel and innovative approaches to peacebuilding and social inclusion at local and community levels. It focuses on peace education reconciliation and coexistence. It aims to work primarily with women including young women and non-binary activists. Project activities include: (1) facilitating and coordinating peace dialogues; (2) storytelling as a method of oral data collection and documentation of food practices and shared lived experiences; and (3) holding interactive public exhibitions audio programs and photo essays on food practices and reconciliation.

Expected Results

The expected outcome of the project is reduced ethnic and religious tensions among diverse communities (Sinhalese Tamils and Muslims) in Negombo Kurunegala and Batticala Sri Lanka.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Women and Media Collective*Blocked - bank key missing

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Women's rights organisations and movements and government institutions 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Policy Markers
Level 2 Gender equality
Level 1 Youth Issues
Budget Breakdown
2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31 $193,970 CAD
Geographic Information
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Reference ID: 102