We provide tangible and practical support to men and women on issues surrounding sexual and reproductive health.

WHO WE ARE

The Arka Initiative is a response to the need

for tangible and practical support on issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health

in Sri Lanka. It is led by a group of young doctors, psychologists, lawyers and researchers, who are advised by senior doctors and psychologists.

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WHAT WE DO

• Create and disseminate accurate information on SRH

• Provide reusable sanitary pads to underserved women in Sri Lanka

• Provide comprehensive sex education to children 

• Run platforms to facilitate access to medical professionals 

• Create safe spaces for conversation at an institutional and grassroots level. 

“I feel like we gained a lot of information that we didn’t know before and we ask that more programs be done as it was very valuable.

We corrected many misconceptions, many blessings for organizing this. I feel like it is a strength to not just me, but all who attended. Truly we haven’t spoken this openly before, I feel happy and now I feel like we can even educate others. It seems  like a lie to feel ashamed about these things now. It was such a good programme, wishing good merits to all involved”