Aathimoddai is one of the villages severely affected by Sri Lanka’s internal conflict that lasted for over 30 years, resulting in widespread displacement, loss of livelihoods, and the death of many family leaders. As a consequence, numerous households are now single-headed, with women serving as the primary breadwinners, while many youths have lost opportunities for education and stable employment. Children’s schooling was also disrupted, as families who migrated to towns for safety were unable to return to their homes. In this challenging context, local NGOs bear a vital responsibility to introduce livelihood skills aligned with current socio-economic and cultural needs. Accordingly, HOPE initiated a three-month Palmyrah products training program, with the selection of beneficiaries and support from local resource persons, following approval from the Palmyrah Development Board. Through the training, beneficiaries learned to produce items such as sulagu, neethu pesddi, mats, and fruit baskets, which were used for domestic purposes as well as income generation. Trainees sold their products through the Palmyrah Development Board and to tourists in areas such as Ralkuli, while the program also included the submission of results and cultural activities, laying the foundation for sustainable domestic and future industrial-level income generation.