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Testimonials

“I had never been into business before joining the BeeVeda project. We share our work within the community, which is very supportive, and now I have been able to turn this into a source of income.”
L. D. Sumithra
Weedagama West
“I worked in a garment factory before having my children, but I did not continue working after that. With the support of the BeeVeda project, I am now running my own small business from home.”
Nirupa Jayanthi
NJ Styles
“At this stage in my life, I never thought I would be working and earning, but now, with the training and support I received, I am able to work in my garden and make an income.”
M. A. Karunawathi
Methu Products
“I had never thought of using the resources around me in this way. With what I learned through the project, I now maintain bee hives, produce compost and use them together to cultivate vegetables that I sell for income.”
Lilli Kanthi
Panape
“Earlier, I did not have the willpower to take the next step. But through the trainings and the constant motivation I received, I now feel confident and determined to continue building and growing my small business.”
N. K. Vijitha
Weedagama West
“With the support of the BeeVeda project’s training in online marketing and entrepreneurship, I have created my own Facebook page and can now reach a much wider audience for my products.”
Buddhika Nuwanthi
BS Multi House
“I used to depend entirely on my husband’s income, but thanks to this project, I now have my own skills and the confidence to build a business that supports my family and contributes to a stronger future.”
Anusha Priyadarshani
Lucky Hub
“I really enjoy the ayurvedic herbal plant plot in my garden. Using my own compost to grow it makes it easy to maintain and very valuable, and I have been able to get a good yield from it as well.”
Amarawathi Perera
Kothalawala
“We had a small vegetable stall before the project, and that was our main source of income. Now, thanks to the project, we are also selling honey, and our harvest has increased because of the bees and the good homemade fertilizer.”
Nilmani Thennakoon
Raigama East
“With the continuous support and guidance from the EMACE team, I was able to manage my fertilizer production properly and stay on track. Their motivation really helped me grow into the businesswoman I am today.”
Waruni Sumitra
Black Gold Hub
“Through the training, I have learned how to manage my expenses and handle money more responsibly. I have also shared this with my family, and now we are all working together to build our small business.”
R. K. S. Neranjala
Niranjala Plant Nursery
“With the training I received through the project, I was able to start my own business selling fertilizer and snacks, and now I am able to manage my own expenses.”
K. Y. Nandasili
Kolamediriya North
“Through the project, I became a beekeeper with four hives, and my whole family now helps me with it. Thanks to the training I received, I also make my own fertilizer, and what started as a hobby flower nursery is now earning me an income.”
Thusharika Athukorala
Flora Mart
“I always wanted to start my own business using my cooking skills, but I did not know how to do it properly. Thanks to the project, I now have my own stall. I have also become a beekeeper, and I really enjoy doing hive transfers and helping others.”
Rasika Priyangani
Meegahage Products
“I always dreamed of having my own stall and business. Thanks to the support from the BeeVeda project, I have been able to turn that dream into a reality.”
Chathuri Nimesha
Chathu Cake
“Before the project, I was afraid of bees. Today, I even climb onto roofs to remove hives and carefully transfer them into bee boxes. What once frightened me has now become something that brings me confidence and joy.”
Chadina Suraji Perera
SK Catering

Before & After Stories

Real transformations that demonstrate the impact of skills training and empowerment

Before BeeVeda

Depended entirely on husband’s income as a daily wage laborer. Had no formal skills or business knowledge. Felt powerless to change family’s financial situation.

After BeeVeda

Runs a successful beekeeping business with 15 hives. Earns Rs. 25,000 monthly. Children attend better schools. Trained 3 other women in beekeeping.

Before BeeVeda

Struggled to make ends meet with small home garden. No certification or market access. Products sold only to immediate neighbors at low prices.

After BeeVeda

Certified green entrepreneur with ayurvedic nursery. Supplies to 20+ regular customers. Monthly income Rs. 30,000. Expanding to online sales.

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