Last month saw the official opening of the Hikkaduwa Ecotourism Project and community camping site which is hoped will help uplift the lives of local communities, with a special focus on women’s empowerment. The opening ceremony took place on 2nd March 2019 at the project site in “Sisira”, Thotagamuwa, within 30 minutes from The River House Balapitiya; this picturesque site beside the Hikkaduwa Lagoon is easy to reach for nature lovers staying at such a Sri Lanka boutique hotel in the region.
Initiated by the Sri Lanka Chapter of the South Asia Women’s Network (SWAN), it is billed as Sri Lanka’s first gender-based ecotourism project. Those who attended the opening had the chance to watch a special film screening on the Hikkaduwa Ecotourism Project, while other highlights included a tree planting session, a river safari and birdwatching tour. The project hopes to attract eco-friendly travellers as well as support rural women through sustainable development initiatives.
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