Gnanawathi produces high-quality Cane Products. She has a group of 60+ female weavers whom she has trained for over 10 years to reach the quality that she requires, thereby turning Shashikala Cane Products into a successful business. Gnanawathi speaks with joy about her journey to empower women. This is her story.
The Enterprise project funded by the European Union Delegation to Sri Lanka and Maldives and implemented by Chrysalis aims to create an enabling environment for women and youth to create and participate in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Targeting the Uva and Central Provinces, it will use inclusive business models to celebrate the diverse perspectives and experiences of those involved while ensuring profitability. Enterprise also incubates enterprises and seeks to amplify women and youth voices in economic decisions and influence over SME policies that impact them.