Value-Added Food Workshop – 1
5th Mile Post, Trincomalee
04 Jan 2026This workshop was conducted in collaboration with the Ocean University, for the women society at 5th mile post, Trincomalee.
This marks the initial stage of a series of capacity-building initiatives aimed at empowering the women’s societies in Trincomalee, and ultimately the fisheries community nearby.
Workshop is focused on “hands-on training” in value-added fish products, along with guidance on raw material identification, sustainable sourcing, and responsible small-scale manufacturing practices.
It was designed as a progressive series, with the long-term objective being successful SME-level entrepreneurs emerging from the community.
Why this matters
to Oceanpick
- Builds income-generating skills and entrepreneurship opportunities for women.
- Encourages responsible sourcing and small-scale value addition in fisheries communities.
- Supports household-level resilience through practical capacity building.
Project
Impact
- Strengthened practical food-processing and product-development skills.
- Created a pathway toward future SME-level entrepreneurship.
- Deepened Oceanpick’s engagement with women-led community groups.
Key
Activities
- Hands-on training in value-added fish products.
- Guidance on raw material identification and sustainable sourcing.
- Discussion of responsible small-scale manufacturing practices.
Alignment to SDG
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