Our Network

Together, our national and international networks drive collective actions

Our impact extends through a robust network of working areas across the country, focusing on empowering fishing communities and promoting sustainable coastal management. Our regional teams are deeply embedded in local communities, addressing unique challenges and fostering grassroots solutions.

District Membership

Working Areas of NAFSO

Our mission extends beyond advocacy.

We strive to promote good environmental practices in coastal areas, ensuring that future generations can thrive alongside a healthy and abundant marine environment. Together, we can create a balanced future where livelihoods are protected, and nature flourishes.

Join us in championing the rights of fishermen and preserving the beauty and sustainability of our coasts.

Jaffna
23 Cases Report
26,891
Donation Needed
Kilinochchi
32 Cases Report
12,343
Donation Needed
Mullaitivu
55 Cases Report
46,542
Donation Needed
Vavuniya
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Mannar
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Anuradhapura
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Trincomalee
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Puttalam
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Polonnaruwa
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Batticaloa
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Matale
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Kandy
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Kegalla
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Nuwara Eliya
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Kurunegala
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Karuwalagaswewa
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Gampaha
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Negombo
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Colombo
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Ratnapura
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Kaluthara
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Galle
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Matara
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Hambanthota
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Badulla
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Ampara
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed
Monaragala
68 Cases Report
16,878
Donation Needed

Board of Trustees members

*Rev. Sr. Victorine Rodrigo – [PH] [ Chairperson of the Board of Trustees]

*Mrs. U. M. Geetha Lakmini Fernando

*Mr. Herman Kumara – [Secretary to the Board of Trustees]

*Mr. Sampath Pushpakumara – [Attorney at Law] 

*Mr. Sirimal Peiris – [Social Scientist]

*Mr. A.M. Chandra Kanthie Abeykoon – Deputy Director / Program Coordinator, (Community Strength Development Foundation)

*Dr. Mahinda Gunarathne

District Membership of the National Fisheries Solidarity Movement

Mathara District

Southern Fisheries Organisation – Mathara

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in  – 04
  • Villages – 14
  • Number Of member Groups – 20
  • Youth Groups – 02
  • Number of Youths – 20
  • Children Groups – 08
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 110
  • Direct Membership – 630
  • Woman Members – 600
  • Indirect Membership – 800

Galle District

Southern Fisheries Organization – Galle

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in – 03
  • Villages – 06
  • Number Of member Groups – 06
  • Youth Groups – 05
  • Number of Youths – 75
  • Children Groups – 02
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 30
  • Direct Membership – 650
  • Woman Members – 400
  • Indirect Membership – 900

Kaluthara District

Kaluthara District Fisheries Solidarity

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in  – 02
  • Villages – 07
  • Number Of member Groups – 07
  • Children Groups – 02
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 40
  • Direct Membership – 110
  • Woman Members – 75
  • Indirect Membership – 250

Gampaha District

 Negombo Sri Wimukthi Fisher Women Organization 

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in – 01
  • Villages – 07
  • Number of Women member Groups – 25
  • Youth Groups – 03
  • Number of Youths – 25
  • Children Groups – 02
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 80
  • Direct Membership – 300
  • Indirect Membership – 1250

Negombo Lagoon Fisheries organization

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in – 01
  • Villages – 07
  • Number of Elder Member Groups – 07
  • Direct Membership – 75
  • Women members – 20
  • Indirect Membership – 400

Puttalam District

Puttalam District Fisheries Solidarity

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in – 03
  • Villages – 13
  • Number Of member Groups – 13
  • Youth Groups – 03
  • Number of Youths – 30
  • Children Groups – 00
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 00
  • Direct Membership – 342
  • Woman Members – 135
  • Indirect Membership – 1000

Praja shakthi Development Foundation – Karuwalagaswewa (Inland)

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in – 01
  • Villages – 07
  • Number Of member Groups – 10
  • Direct Membership – 200
  • Woman Members – 150
  • Indirect Membership – 1000

Kurunegala District

Praja Sahayogitha Sansadaya 

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in – 02
  • Villages – 15
  • Number Of member Groups – 15
  • Youth Groups – 01
  • Number of Youths – 50
  • Children Groups – 02
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 35
  • Direct Membership – 342
  • Woman Members – 75
  • Indirect Membership -1000

Polonnaruwa District

Inland Fisheries organization 

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats  working in  – 02
  • Villages – 07
  • Number Of member Groups – 12
  • Youth Groups – 04
  • Number of Youths – 50
  • Children Groups – 02
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 35
  • Direct Membership – 350
  • Woman Members – 200
  • Indirect Membership -1000

Manner District

Manner District Fisheries Solidarity

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats  working in  – 02
  • Villages – 13
  • Number Of member Groups – 13
  • Youth Groups – 10
  • Number of Youths – 50
  • Children Groups – 02
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 40
  • Direct Membership – 470
  • Woman Members – 380
  • Indirect Membership – 600

Jaffna District

Jaffna District Fisheries Solidarity 

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in  – 03
  • Villages – 14
  • Number Of member Groups – 15
  • Youth Groups – 05
  • Number of Youths – 25
  • Children Groups – 05
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 20
  • Direct Membership – 257
  • Woman Members – 150
  • Indirect Membership – 400

Trincomalee District

Trincomalee District Fisheries solidarity

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats  working in  –
  • Villages – 16
  • Number Of member Groups – 20
  • Youth Groups – 03
  • Number of Youths – 37
  • Children Groups – 05
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 67
  • Direct Membership – 475
  • Woman Members – 200
  • Indirect Membership – 700

Batticaloa District

Batticaloa District Fisheries Solidarity

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats  working in  – 01
  • Villages – 06
  • Number Of member Groups – 08
  • Youth Groups – 05
  • Number of Youths – 30
  • Children Groups – 03
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 15
  • Direct Membership – 260
  • Woman Members -230
  • Indirect Membership – 500

Ampara District

Ampara District Fisheries Solidarity 

  • Number of Divisional Secretariats working in  – 01
  • Villages – 08
  • Number Of member Groups – 10
  • Youth Groups – 05
  • Number of Youths – 25
  • Children Groups – 05
  • Number of Members in Children groups – 25
  • Direct Membership – 204
  • Woman Members – 50
  • Indirect Membership – 400