Economic Justice
Urban Poverty
Raising awareness on the lived realities of women in urban poverty across Sri Lanka.
Overview
Women in Urban Poverty
Sri Lanka's economic crisis has deeply affected women in urban poverty, making them increasingly vulnerable and invisible.
CEJ raises awareness on the unique challenges these women face while providing a platform for young women photographers to document their lived narratives.
Two young women photographers spent time with women from urban settlement communities around Colombo, documenting daily lives and the challenges they face.
Urban Settlements Documented
Young women photographers documented the lives of women in these Colombo urban settlement communities.
- Slave Island
- Torrington
- Narahenpita
- Nawala
- 60 Waththa
- 44 Waththa
Real Accounts, Real Lives
Direct Testimony
The stories are real accounts from women impacted by the economic crisis and were not altered or edited.
Consent and Dignity
All stories and images were obtained and published with written consent.
See Their Stories
Explore the documented lives of women navigating urban poverty in Colombo.
Resources
Publications & Media
Publications
Make a Difference
Join Us in Creating Change
Together we can advance the rights of women in Sri Lanka, advance gender justice, and empower women across Sri Lanka's communities.
For more information, email srilanka.cej@gmail.com