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25.01.2022 Jaya turns 30 this weekend and due to covid restrictions in VIC can’t celebrate the way she wanted to. So she did something awesome, Jaya decided to celebrate by asking for donations to Palmera instead. Her birthday will be supporting women like Vimala and her daughter. Vimala even at the age of 70 labours in nearby villages to make ends meet, there is much we need to do. We will work on transforming the way things are working, not just in their lives, but in the communities and markets in which they live and access. Doing something is easier than you think, start your fundraise today - https://palmera.org/campaigns/

25.01.2022 Thayanithy is partly paralysed, she was widowed during the war and she raises her son and two daughters all on her own. She was supported through our graduating the poor programme. Today she earns 800lkr a day, when we speak with her she exudes confidence and happiness. She’s able to cover her expenses and her orders are growing. She share her hopes to to expand her sewing business by getting on a trainee in the very near future! ... Be part of the change ....join us palmera.org/projects/

24.01.2022 Christmas is just around the corner....want to gift with impact this year? Handmade is a beautiful coffee table book, in which women who survived a war share their stories and their recipes. All proceeds go back to helping vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka earn a living income. ... palmera.org/handmade

22.01.2022 A massive thank you to these two sisters from London who smashed their step and fundraising goal! Over 1 million steps walked and over $3,300 raised to support 100 of the poorest families in Killinochi palmera.org/graduating-the-poor/ project!! You can set up a fundraiser from anywhere in the world! ... palmera.org/fundraise/

21.01.2022 Today on International day for the elimination of violence against women we recognise the many women we work with. 85% of the women we work with report a reduction in domestic violence as a result of increased incomes and knowledge in communities. When women have opportunity to be involved, it gives them a voice and they can advocate for each other and say no! ... palmera.org/loan-fund-for-women/

21.01.2022 Women headed households with a disability are some of the most vulnerable...we support these families to establish home based incomes that work for them. So they can earn a living income and care for their children. Learn more about our work palmera.org/projects/

21.01.2022 Measuring impact is challenging and that begins with collecting data on the field. Grateful to have received support from the Australian Government who has made it possible for us to move from paper to online mobile data collection. This is what real-time monitoring looks like.

21.01.2022 Earning an income has given Namratha Choice! When an agent tried to lure her to work in the Middle East she could say No! The income she earns as a ground but farmer means she now has a choice. Join us #fromcharitytochoice ... https://palmera.org/

18.01.2022 UNSW Anjali Tamil Society recently raised funds through an Oztag tournament.....this is the difference they help create. Fundraise with us palmera.org/fundraise/

18.01.2022 What would the world look like if ALL women could work without a man’s permission.... When more opportunities are available to women, natural resources are better managed, nutrition and education improve! Help a woman start her journey out of poverty ... palmera.org/loan-fund-for-women/ See more

16.01.2022 Exposure day!! As regularly as we can we have local farmers visit leading farmers in other villages where we work. This builds their confidence and makes the transition to new farm technologies less daunting. palmera.org/the-cornerstone/ #sustainablelivlihoods #farmers #farming #srilanka #srilankanvillage #village2markets #breakingbarriers

15.01.2022 #throwbackthursday reminiscing on our time in the field. The sun on our back as we ride through remote villages. Brainstorming on new ways of working. How we miss the field....one day soon we will get to go back ... Palmera.org

15.01.2022 Have family and friends been asking what you or your kids would like for Christmas? Stuck on gift ideas? ....why not take some inspiration from these kids Email us at [email protected] if you’re feeling inspired

15.01.2022 Over the long weekend while many of us in Sydney soaked up the sunshine and kicked back, Abhi and his team of #sillywalkers completed a 100km hike!! Starting the walk in the early hours of the morning (or the middle of the night for most - 3am) they walked for 24hrs raising much needed funds to support 300 families start their journey as ground nut farmers. palmera.org/leaning-the-groundnuts-and-bolts/ Because of them 300 families will soon be earning a decent income and liv...ing a life free from poverty! What an amazing feat!!! Thinking of starting your own fundraiser? palmera.org/fundraise/

14.01.2022 This year we have been blown away with all the kids who have chosen to give their Christmas gifts to families in need. If they have inspired you to use Christmas to create change this year send us an email at [email protected]

14.01.2022 Having a birthday in lockdown doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate! Jaya brought in 30, by asking her friends and family to help those less fortunate. Raising over $1,000 in support of the palmera.org/banking-on-change-for-good/ project. Empowering women with financial skills and a voice so they can advocate for issues that matter to them ... Got a birthday coming up? Why not donate it like Jaya?

12.01.2022 100km in 24hrs! Abhi’s late brother conquered this walk 5 years ago. In his brothers memory Abhi and a group #sillywalkers will walk 100km this weekend to raise funds for Palmera. You can get behind Abhi and his team of walkers here https://www.gofundme.com/f/silly-walk-sydney-2020-for-palme ... The funds will support 300 villagers in Sri Lanka’s north begin their journey as groundnut farmers. palmera.org/leaning-the-groundnuts-and-bolts/ We will be cheering for you Abhi and crew

10.01.2022 What can you use an old bike for? ....watch and see... Maniam, is one of 2000 groundnut farmers supported through our programme, he shares the happiness he gets through the work he does. On average incomes have doubled on across the farmers. This is only made possible because of our donors, who start these farmers on their journey out of poverty. palmera.org/projects/

09.01.2022 Pakiyalakshmi, a widow and a mother to 6, she lost 2 of her sons in the war, and 2 of her daughters now work in the Middle East. She tells us that the money her daughters sent stopped a few months back, and she can’t get in touch with them. She worries and prays that her girls are ok. She’s 65 and is the sole carer of her 3 young grand children now. Previously unbankable she struggled to get a loan. Now with the village bank established she has been able to access two loan...s, the first for $25aud which she was able to pay back in 4 months and now for $50 this allows her to grow her home business. She tells how how much of a struggle life was, now with the support she receives through the women’s network and training provided by the field team she’s able to stand on her own and support her grand children. Find out more palmera.org/loan-fund-for-women/

08.01.2022 Education is closely related to poverty. There has been lots of progress in Sri Lanka to make education available across the country. But there still remain many children out of school or at high risk of dropping out. Girls in rural communities and youth who have no choice but to work to help support their families, are at greatest risk of missing out on the opportunity that school gives them. ... You can help change that by supporting a project, you will help families access a living income. When a family earns income they keep their children in school. Www.palmera.org

07.01.2022 Local production of milk in Sri Lanka meets 30% of demand...there is money to be made in the sector. We invest in small scale rural farmers so they can access the dairy sector. The potential for profit from Dairy is what will changes lives. Support a farmer in their journey palmera.org/the-cornerstone/

05.01.2022 Their temporary accomodation burnt down last night, and it was the women’s bank that rallied around them to make sure they had shelter, food and that her children were safe. We have worked in this village for 1.5yrs and 220 women have been mobilised in the village bank. Their network grows and so does their strength. Together they are advocating for the government to rebuild their housing ... Www.palmera.org

05.01.2022 A cow produces around 350,000 glasses of milk in their lifetime. This not only helps improve nutrition for the whole family, but selling the milk through the local cooperative means that families earn a decent income too. palmera.org/decent-income-through-dairy/

04.01.2022 All these kids have decided that instead of receiving a gift they would like to pass them on to help families living in absolute poverty in Sri Lanka. The funds they raise will support families over two years, it will give ultra-poor households the tools they need to move from struggle to sufficiency as they graduate out of poverty. We are so amazed by the generosity these children have shown, their ability to be grateful for all they have and to think of those who don’t h...ave. Email us at [email protected] if you want to get involved.

04.01.2022 Did you know there are 40,000 child sex workers in Sri Lanka?! Of the 250million + child pornography videos circulating worldwide most were filmed in The Phillipines, Thailand and Sri Lanka!! Poverty is the key reason why this happens. When families can access a living income this changes. ... When we enter a village these topics are taboo, with trained leaders we run programmes So children feel safe and have a space to share. #bepartofthechange join us www.palmera.org

02.01.2022 Without a living income everything suffers...health, education and nutrition. The village bank has provides loans and support to women so they can earn a living income. This means their children can focus on kid stuff....like homework ... Www.palmera.org

02.01.2022 Over the weekend many Hindus celebrated the tradition of Vijayadashami - its a day where students give thanks to their teachers. Shanthy Rajendran, Guru at Nrithakshetra School of Indian Classical Dance asked that her students pay forward their thanks to her, with a donation to Palmera. Over $1500 has been raised to help families get on a path out of poverty, soon they will be earning a living income and living with dignity. ... Starting a campaign has never been easier visit our website for details. www.palmera.org