Sri Lanka’s civil war displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Many are now returning to their ancestral homes – only to find that the properties no longer belong to them.
The country prioritized development after a decades-long civil war. A group of activists wants to refocus communities on environmental stewardship – and they’re starting with seed balls.
In Sri Lanka, farmers who have worked the land for decades say they have never seen such little rain. Now, they’re scrambling for solutions to spare crops and ensure additional water supplies.