We unite scientific experts, agricultural producers, and local communities to safeguard food security, human well-being, and ecological balance across Sri Lanka.
Strategic Direction
A promising and equitable future for every community across Sri Lanka — regardless of age, ethnicity, caste, creed, religion, gender, or civil status. We strive for a society where everyone unlocks their potential and builds a fulfilling, dignified life.
Fostering active environmental stewardship, food sovereignty, and community health through hands-on education, sustainable agricultural mentorship, grassroots advocacy, and ethical public service.
As Sri Lanka navigates macroeconomic recovery, GAFOH actively supports localized revitalization through entrepreneurial incubation, agricultural value chains, and direct access to regional and international markets.
The Core Philosophy
Human health does not exist in isolation. It is inextricably bound to the food we cultivate, the animals we raise, and the soils and water systems that sustain us.
The Global Alliance for Food and One Health (GAFOH Sri Lanka) is dedicated to integrating this tripartite paradigm into national and global food systems. When ecosystems degrade or agricultural practices become toxic, community health collapses. By solving systemic root causes, we build permanent resilience.
Framework Overview
Nutrition, food safety, geriatric care, community equity
Regenerative farming, water conservation, IPM, agroforestry
Biodiversity, climate resilience, AMR prevention, soil vitality
Action Framework
A multi-sectoral approach delivering tangible interventions across urban and rural communities.
Mobilizing and equipping local youth and community organizers to drive civic action and mutual aid networks.
Providing specialized technical advisory to policy makers, institutions, and agricultural cooperatives.
Guiding vulnerable households in micro-farming, home gardening, and family-level nutritional sufficiency.
Incubating sustainable community enterprises and connecting local producers to international market channels.
Dedicated nutrition support, medical checkup coordination, and dignity programs for elderly citizens.
Curating vocational syllabi, specialized academic seminars, and community workshops on sustainable systems.
End-to-end execution, monitoring, and impact evaluation for NGO and community development programs.
Inclusive vocational training, accessible food-growing technologies, and advocacy for disabled individuals.
Core Competencies
Our research paradigms, practices, and intervention programs across four interconnected domains.
Our agricultural initiatives merge traditional Sri Lankan cultivation wisdom with cutting-edge agro-ecological techniques. We equip farmers to reduce dependency on chemical inputs while increasing yields and soil fertility.
Sustainable agriculture produces nutritious food and fiber in a manner that is environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially equitable over generations.
By balancing productivity with preservation, we secure resilient regional agro-ecosystems that buffer communities against climate volatility.
Human health is inseparable from animal welfare and environmental safety. We address the root drivers of epidemic risk and chronic malnutrition.
Ensuring balanced, bio-available micronutrient access across vulnerable socioeconomic demographics.
Active surveillance and risk reduction at the human-wildlife-livestock interface (e.g., Avian Flu, Leptospirosis).
Combating excessive antibiotic usage in agriculture through strict biosecurity and herbal therapeutics.
Preventing post-harvest contamination, toxic pesticide residues, and improper cold chain management.
GAFOH advises governmental agencies and NGOs on drafting regulations anchored in verified One Health principles.
Theory translates into reality through participatory field schools, live farming demonstrations, and open-source project documentation.
We invite educators, agricultural extension officers, and university researchers to collaborate on localized pilot programs.
Custom demonstrations on organic compost, micro-scale drip setups, and livestock health can be scheduled upon request.
Connect With Us
Have questions regarding our programs, field demonstrations, or partnership opportunities? Reach out today.
City Office
Pannipitiya, Colombo District
Western Province, Sri Lanka 10132
Head Office
101, Rideevita Road, Maragala
Hiramadagama, Rathnapura RN 70296
| Monday | 09:00 – 11:00 AM01:00 – 03:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM02:00 – 04:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:30 AM – 01:00 PM02:00 – 04:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:30 AM – 01:00 PM01:00 – 04:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:30 – 11:00 AM01:00 – 03:00 PM |
| Sat & Sun | Closed for Field Operations |
