This fundraiser is more than a response to a natural disaster — it is an act of solidarity with people who have been cultivating NVC values ​​for years, often under challenging social and economic conditions. The Sri Lankan NVC community has been steadily growing, with practitioners working in schools, interfaith dialogue, mental health, community peacebuilding, and youth development. Now, many of these same people are directly affected by the floods.

We are collaborating with a local Sri Lankan NGO that works on the ground in coordination with local authorities to deliver essential supplies, especially in Mannar and  Nuwara Eliya and other severely affected areas. All funds will go directly to flood relief and support for the families affected.

Why this matters
This is not only a fundraiser it is a call to collective care. The people we are supporting are Sri Lankan citizens, and individuals who live NVC as a daily practice and who have, for years, contributed to their communities through nonviolence, reconciliation, trauma support, youth empowerment, and social transformation. Many continue their service even in the midst of crisis. Your support helps ensure they can meet basic needs now — and continue their meaningful work in the future.

Project summary
Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread flooding and landslides across multiple districts in Sri Lanka, severely disrupting school communities. Many students experienced displacement, loss of homes, interruption of education, and exposure to distressing events. These experiences have significantly increased psychological stress, anxiety, fear, and behavioral challenges among children. severely affecting districts such as Mannar, Batticaloa, Badulla, Nuwara Eliya Districts.

Goal of the Project
To strengthen the self-reliance of disaster-affected communities in four targeted districts by improving educational continuity, psychosocial wellbeing, peaceful community relations, youth leadership, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental protection.

Specific Objectives
• Providing clean water and heath services in the flood effed villages.
• Improve educational access and continuity for children affected by disasters.
• Provide psychosocial support and build emotional resilience among children, youth, and families.
• Promote Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and peaceful coexistence within communities.
• Strengthen youth leadership, employability, and civic engagement.
• Restore and diversify livelihoods for families affected by disasters.
• Promote environmental sustainability and community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR).