FAME Horticulture Project
Introduction
The FAME Horticulture Project is a women-focused initiative launched under the Kantha Neguma Development Society in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It targets women above 18 years, including small and medium-scale entrepreneurs and unemployed women, aiming to improve their livelihoods through sustainable horticulture practices.
Short-term Objectives:
• Provide basic training in ornamental plant cultivation (e.g., foliage, orchids).
• Encourage home-based or small-scale plant businesses.
• Introduce digital marketing to access wider markets.
Long-term Objectives:
• Create self-sustained women entrepreneurs in horticulture.
• Build a strong network of women-led agri-businesses.
• Contribute to local and export markets.
Expected Outcomes:
• Improved income generation and self-employment.
• Increased confidence and leadership among women.
• Positive contribution to community development and economic growth.
Orchid Cultivation Workshop
Foliar Cultivation Workshop
Anthurium Cultivation Workshop
Scotch Bonnet Chilli Cultivation Workshop
Women’s Enterprise Expo 2025
Botanical Gardens
Helping to clean the Orchid Nursery (affected from Dithwa strome )
Celebration International Women’s Day 2026
