Capacity-building & training
Developing knowledge, confidence and practical skills for individuals, groups and community leaders.
↗ Community-led change
Stronger communities.
Brighter futures.
We work alongside communities to build knowledge, strengthen capacity and create lasting positive change across Sri Lanka.
Community empowermentPeople at the heart of every initiative
20+years of community
mobilisation experience
mobilisation experience
People • Partnership • Progress
Our focusHealthEducationFamily wellbeingCommunity development
01 / ABOUT ICES
Local knowledge.
Meaningful impact.
Innovative Community Empowerment Strengths (ICES) brings people together to help communities recognise their strengths, build practical skills and shape solutions that work for them.
Our community empowerment team has over 20 years of experience mobilising communities across plantation sectors, rural villages, driver groups, farming communities, schools and urban settings. We work with diverse groups and partners to support inclusive, sustainable community action.
Let’s work together ↗
01Building stronger connections, together.
02 / WHAT WE DO
Practical support.
Lasting change.
We undertake a variety of community empowerment programmes and projects, shaped around local needs and shared goals.
Community-based projects
Supporting locally driven initiatives that respond to real community priorities.
↗Research & evaluation
Research, monitoring, evaluation and follow-ups that help programmes learn and improve.
↗Health & family wellbeing
Technical support and awareness initiatives in health, education and family wellbeing.
↗Campaigns & awareness
Organising campaigns that share information, encourage participation and amplify community voices.
↗Modules & concept notes
Developing useful learning materials, programme modules and project concept notes.
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Communityfirst
03 / OUR APPROACH
Change works best
when we build it together.
Every community has strengths, knowledge and aspirations. Our role is to help bring these together through respectful collaboration, practical learning and consistent support.
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Listen firstUnderstand local priorities and lived experiences.
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Build capacityStrengthen skills, confidence and local leadership.
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Learn and improveMonitor progress and adapt with communities.
04 / KNOWLEDGE HUB
Learn. Share. Grow.
Explore learning resources and materials that support community development and informed action.
WATCH & LEARN
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Videos
Stories, learning and community activities.
IDEAS & INSIGHTS
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Presentations
Knowledge and ideas to share with others.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
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Reports & materials
Reports, intervention resources and learning materials.
BUILD YOUR SKILLS
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Courses
Learning opportunities for individuals and groups.
05 / GET IN TOUCH
Have a community
project in mind?
Let’s talk about how we can work together to support stronger, more resilient communities.
Call 071 435 2849 ↗PHONE071 435 2849
EMAILinfo@icessrilanka.comPlease confirm this email address before launch.
ORGANISATIONInnovative Community Empowerment Strengths