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.
Recommended citation:
Sugathimala S., Kandiah R., Wazeema TMF., & Kanishka I. (2024). Young People as Agents of Change in Preventing Alcohol Consumption and Drug Use in Sri Lanka. FORUT Civil Society Impact Series. Gjøvik, Norway: FORUT & Foundation for Innovative Social Development (FISD) (Sri Lanka). Available at: https://forut.no/resource/young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-preventing-alcohol-consumption-and-drug-use-in-sri-lanka/