Mission:
To develop and refine a replicable model of poverty alleviation in an environmantally sustainable manner throgh systematic mobilisation of the poor to build a microfinance culture and develop their livelihood assets.
Background and Main Challenges: 
AF is a national NGO and operates 10 districts in the country. Microfinance is the main activity. The uniqueness of the AF is that envionment conservation as an entry point for poverty reduction. The organition is represented in many national and international forums such as the World Bank and ... Read more
Address: 
40, 4th Lane
Ratmalana
Sri Lanka
Phone: 
94 11 4 863730
Fax: 
94 11 2 623074
Email: 
sathisdemel [at] yahoo [dot] ca
Website: 
Main Funding Sources: 
Grants
Loans
Savings
Products and Services: 
Loans
Voluntary Savings
Training and Consulting
Services Provided: 
Business Development Services
Health
Looking for (Investment Types): 
Loans in Local Currency
Donations
Capacity Building Grants
Loans in US$
% Operations Comprised by MF: 
31 - 40
Date established: 
Jan 1 1992
FYE: 
31-Mar
Regulated: 
no

Partnerships

Current
Name Relationship
Consorzio Etimos Funding
FAO-GTZ MicroBanking System Vendor

At a glance

  • Assets
  • Gross Loan Portfolio
  • Equity

Contacts

  • Mahinda
    arthacharyaf [at] yahoo [dot] com
    (+94-11)2635249
  • Sathis De Mel
    Executive Director
    sulak [at] mail [dot] ewisl [dot] net
    +94-11-4205840