Habaraduwa Livelihood Development Plan to be launched

GALLE: The Livelihood Division of the Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) in collaboration with ILO has facilitated the launch of the first Divisional Livelihood Development Plan (DLDP) in Habaraduwa in the Galle Secretariat.

Thirty-five more DLDPs are also to be launched in the other affected districts soon to restore livelihoods and expedite development among the Tsunami affected communities. The plan titled, Sustainable Livelihood Development for the Divisional Secretary of Habaraduwa, Lal Samarasekara, will present Habaraduwa Division.

The DLDP, which was finalized after assessing the needs of Tsunami affected villagers of Habaraduwa, is likely to make significant impact on the long term development of this area once implemented, RADA Officials said.

Among the key players invited for the launch are NGO and INGOs operating in the Galle District, the donor community, government agencies and community representatives. Once the livelihood development plan is unveiled by the Divisional Secretary of Habaraduwa, NGOs and donor community will be invited to contribute to implementation of the projects, especially in financing the plans, to expedite the livelihood restoration in Habaraduwa.

The event will take place on May 11 at 2.00 p.m. at the Galle District Secretariat and will be chaired by the District Secretary, Asoka Jayasekara. The Chief Operating Officer of RADA, Saliya Wickremasuriya is scheduled to make the keynote address.