The Institute of Social Development (ISD) has taken a significant step towards empowering civil society organizations (CSOs) in Sri Lanka’s marginalized Malaiyaga Thamilar Community by granting Rs. 115,415,672.00 (USD 379,020.96) to five sub-grantees. This funding is part of the first installment under USAID’s Community Collectives for Democratic Governance (CCCDG) activity, aimed at addressing legal, policy, developmental, and governance issues through collective actions and advocacy.