The café serves fresh, locally sourced, seasonal vegetarian cuisine and provides a traditional Sri Lankan dining experience. You’ll experience this first hand on our Sri Lanka: Pearl of the Indian Ocean tour.
The Women’s Development Centre (WDC) promotes gender equality and combats violence against women. They empower women through programs like Sthree, a handicraft shop for women entrepreneurs. Planeterra supported the WDC to renovate the craft shop and outfit a working kitchen. The addition of a dining area attracted more customers to Sthree, ensuring a steady income flow. Women and youth now serve up breakfast, lunch and high tea to travellers.
THE IMPACT OF TOURISM
- By working in tourism, Sthree increased cash flow by over 400% in the first year, expanding support for artisans.
- The initiative enables them to continually support women and break the cycle of violence and poverty.
- 200 people are currently earning an income from Sthree