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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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Media Fellowship Program – Cohort 01; Minority Empowerment for Democracy and Pluralism in SL Program
We are excited to celebrate the dedication of 18 enthusiastic young media professionals from Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Monaragala, Puttalam, Mannar, and Nuwara Eliya...
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...
Small and Mighty Grants Program 2023/2024: Focusing on Advancing Professional Media Capacity
The Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF) is delighted to announce its collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka for the implementation of the Small and Mighty Grants Program 2023/2024....
Sri Lanka’s Vulnerability to Climate Change: Insights from a CACN Expedition
Sri Lanka finds itself increasingly susceptible to the adverse consequences of climate change, with rising temperatures, extreme rainfall patterns, and sea-level fluctuations significantly impacting t...
Media Fellowship Program for Young Journalists and Artists
Media Fellowship Program - a novel approach to promote freedom of expression and information rights of citizens through building a network of artists and young journalists, equip them with new media t...
