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Stand Up Movement Lanka
We promotes rights and entitlements of marginalized workers across Sri Lanka, including Free Trade Zone workers, commercial sex workers, and the LGBTQI+ community. Through advocacy, education, and direct support, we're building a more just and inclusive society.
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- Providing healthcare, legal support, and skills training to vulnerable communities since 2014.
- Creating safe spaces where workers can advocate for fair wages, safe conditions, and dignity.
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Empowering Workers, Transforming Lives
Providing essential support and advocacy for vulnerable communities through accessible services and education.
Healthy Food
Nutrition workshops and resources empowering communities with knowledge for better health and well-being.
Kids Education
Safe learning spaces for Free Trade Zone workers' children, offering educational activities, homework support, and creative development opportunities.
Rights Awareness
Educational sessions on labor rights and protections for vulnerable workers, empowering them to advocate for fair treatment and dignity.
Financial Empowerment
Practical financial management training for marginalized workers, building skills for economic independence and sustainable livelihoods.
Leadership Training
Specialized programs helping LGBTQI+ community members develop advocacy skills through workshops combining personal growth and rights education.
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Nourishing Bodies, Empowering Minds: Nutrition Workshop...
Standup Movement Lanka conducted a Nutrition Workshop for the LGBTQI+ community, focusing on both health and well-being as well as raising awareness about their rights.The workshop emphasized the importance of balanced nutrition ...

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Standup Movement Lanka is proud to support the children of FTZ workers
Standup Movement Lanka is proud to support the children of FTZ workers through our Kids Club, providing a safe and engaging space for learning, growth, and community building.This initiative focuses on educational support, recreational activities..

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Leading with Pride: Leadership Training for the LGBTQI+ Community
Leadership Training for the LGBTQI+ community, combining skills development with adventure based activities to foster teamwork, resilience, and personal growth. This program aimed to empower participants to step into leadership roles...

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Awareness session for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
awareness session for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the labor rights of female sex workers, highlighting the National-Level Support Plan developed to ensure their rights, protections, and workplace dignity.

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Mobile Clinic for Workers in the Koggala Free Trade Zone (FTZ)
in collaboration with government officers, including Police, Public Health Inspectors (PHI), Midwives, and Lawyers. This initiative aimed to provide essential healthcare services, legal guidance, and support directly to the workers in their community
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Regional Workshop Addresses Sri Lanka’s Mounting Debt Crisis
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පළමු වරට: ලිංගික ශ්රමිකයින් CEDAW හිදී ශ්රී ලංකාව නියෝජනය කරයි
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Our impact stories
Voices from our community
Real stories from those we've worked with. Their experiences highlight the importance of our mission and the change we create together.
Standup Movement Lanka's workshops helped me understand my rights as an FTZ worker. Now I can advocate for better conditions not just for myself, but for all my colleagues. Their support has been invaluable.

Kumari Jayasinghe
Factory Worker, Katunayaka
The leadership training transformed how I see myself and my community. I've found my voice as an advocate and am working to create more inclusive spaces for all LGBTQI+ individuals in Sri Lanka.

Dinesh Perera
Community Organizer
The mobile clinic program brings essential healthcare services directly to us. As a working mother, this accessibility has made a tremendous difference for my family's wellbeing.

Malini Fonseka
FTZ Worker, Biyagama
Our impact across Sri Lanka
Together we create change for dignity and equality
45850
Workers Reached
350
Training Sessions
30
Community Partners
2068
Lives Transformed
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