18/03/2026
The ELEVATE Batticaloa 2026 Public Fair was successfully held on 15 March 2026 at Sri Murugan Grounds, Kalladi Bridge, Batticaloa, bringing together community members, entrepreneurs, local authorities, and development partners.
Organised by Alliance Development Trust (ADT) in partnership with Group Action for Social Order (GAFSO), the event showcased the achievements of community leaders and small-scale entrepreneurs from the agriculture and fisheries sectors, highlighting vegetables, value-added native food products, handicrafts, and other local innovations.
The fair also featured Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and mobile clinical services, offered by the Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) and the Family Planning Association (FPA) in Batticaloa, providing viewers with access to health awareness and essential services.
In addition, government institutions, banks, and support organisations shared information on SME development, financial literacy, gender-based violence awareness, and available community services, creating a vibrant platform for learning, collaboration, and opportunity.
Together, the event celebrated community resilience, inclusive development, and social cohesion in Batticaloa.
The fair was done in partnership with the Social Dialogue for Peace and Crisis Prevention project, implemented through ILO, UNESCO, , and supported by the UN Sri Lanka SDG fund.
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