In this article for the FORUT Civil Society Impact Series, the Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD), a non-governmental organisation working to create an alcohol- and drug-free society in Sri Lanka, shares the lived experiences of young people as agents of change through its programs in the Monaragala and Hambantota districts from 2019 to 2023.
Authors: Samitha Sugathimala, Ravi Kandiah, TMF Wazeema and Isuru Kanishka
About the authors: Samitha Sugathimala is a Programme Director at FISD. Ravi Kandiah is an Adviser on Alcohol, Drugs and Development at FISD. TMF Wazeema is a Documentation and Knowledge Management Specialist at FISD. Isuru Kanishka is a Programme Officer on Alcohol, Drugs and Development at FISD.
Publisher: FORUT and Foundation for Innovative Social Development
Year of Publication: 2024
About the series: The Civil Society Impact Series features articles by FORUT’s partners showcasing their projects and impact.