Pioneering Social Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka
Ath Pavura is a groundbreaking TV reality show that promotes social entrepreneurship by giving existing social entrepreneurs the opportunity of a lifetime. The show allows entrepreneurs to showcase their ventures on national television, gain visibility, and secure investments to advance to the next stage of their business journey.
By connecting "hidden" entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka—those already addressing critical social and environmental challenges—with passionate impact investors, Ath Pavura creates a vibrant ecosystem for growth and innovation.
Ath Pavura has created a lasting impact on Sri Lanka's social enterprise landscape:
Supporting enterprises across sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, and climate mitigation.
Providing pre-investment and post-investment support, including mentorship and hand-holding to ensure growth.
Assisting 35 enterprises with enterprise registration and financial reporting to meet investor due diligence requirements.
Allocating LKR 5,000,000 in follow-on funding to help selected SMEs navigate challenges during the pandemic.
Facilitating market access opportunities for over 15 funded enterprises, both locally and internationally.
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Sumathi Award 2018
Digital Excellence - Best Digital Integrated Campaign (NGO)
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Ath Pavura continues to drive impact by empowering social entrepreneurs, creating investor linkages, and inspiring the next generation of changemakers across Sri Lanka.
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