Making a Difference Through Design
Design For Sustainable Development (DFSD Sri Lanka) is a registered voluntary social services organization (Registration No. L-174101). DFSD uses design-led strategies to promote sustainable development in the craft sector. This includes teaming top designers with skilled crafts people to foster design innovation. DFSD has a strong focus on sound environmental practices, women’s empowerment and promoting heritage skills.
Our Vision
"We contribute to ending poverty in the communities that we serve, by helping them to build sustainable livelihoods through design.We do that by educating, equipping and developing markets for them whilst supporting them to bloom into their full potential"
Design that creates impact
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YOUR DONATIONS HAVE CHANGED LIVES
Below is a snapshot of how your donations are utlilized in fulfilling our objectives and serving the community.
CRAFT REVIVAL
DFSD is committed to promoting Sri Lankan craft traditions. But some of these are under threat or have been abandoned. The reasons for this are many, including dislocation, lack of markets, and insufficient product innovation.
ARTISAN TRAINING
Encouraging innovation and sustainability in the craft sector is a DFSD priority. We provide training in craft techniques for the artisan and provide them with the know-how of bringing these beautiful pieces to life.
