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Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit and national level organization, registered as Lanka Development Journalist Forum under the Companies Act No.7 of 2007, as a company limited by guarantee, and has been in operation since 2009. SDJF is an action based and learning organization having a dedicated staff and over 500 trained volunteers, young journalists and civil society members across the country to foster a vibrant democracy and reduced voice poverty of excluded and marginalized communities.
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Kicking off 2025 with positivity and teamwork!
We at Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum hosted our very first New Year meeting today. Our inspiring Co-chairs, Dr. Samantha Rathnayake and Dr. Darshana Ashoka Kumara, shared some motivating words...
SDJF Partners with HELVETAS to Launch EMPOWER: Tackling Youth Radicalization and Building Resilience
On December 10th, 2024, the Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF) proudly joined hands with HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Sri Lanka to launch initiatives under the Empowering Youth-Led Initi...
SDJF Concludes Successful Annual General Meeting 2024
The Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF) convened its Annual General Meeting on 30th November 2024 at its office in Rajagiriya. The meeting, attended by members of the Board of Directors (BoD...
Empowering Sri Lanka’s Next Generation of Journalists: A Journey Toward Ethical and Inclusive Media
As Sri Lanka enters a pivotal election period, the role of responsible journalism has never been more crucial. Our recent training program, supporting the Media Empowerment for Democracy Program (MEDP...
Celebrating the Journey and Impact of the Climate Action Champions Network
The Climate Action Champions Network, spearheaded by the Sri Lanka Development Journalists Forum (SDJF) with invaluable support from the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, has successfully concluded after over ...
Restoring mangrove ecosystems: A mangrove planting and awareness campaign
n the face of climate change and environmental degradation, communities around the world are increasingly turning to sustainable nature based solutions to mitigate the impact of these global challeng...
Navigating the Digital Jurisdiction: SAARC Journalist Forum Explores the Impact of the Online Safety
The SAARC Journalist Forum explored the impact of the Online Safety Bill in Sri Lanka during a live discussion on November 25, 2023. Led by Mr. Maheeshwara Kirindigoda, Internet Governance Initiative ...
The South Climate Conclave: Sri Lanka Chapter
The current climatic trend of rising temperature all across the South Asian region has compelled individuals to engage in dialogues that will drive concrete policymaking initiatives in its wake. ...
Empowering Sri Lankas Journalists and Artists on Freedom of Expression and Right to Information
In a country where Freedom of Expression (FoE) and the Right to Information (RTI) are vital for fostering democracy and accountability, Sri Lanka’s journalists and artists have taken bold stride...
Empowering Sri Lanka’s Next Generation: A Creative Journey Amidst Political Change
Against the backdrop of recent political developments in Sri Lanka, the third and final session of the Media Fellowship Program, conducted by the Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum and funded by t...
