A workshop of the Janani Project, carried out by the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) to enhance the digital literacy of grassroots female politicians, was held today (10) in Matara.

A large number of female local councillors in Mathara took part in the workshop held at the Sarasi Hotel, Matara.

The participants were educated on the importance of digital literacy as well on holding media briefings and facing questions from the media. Well known elections monitor, Mr. Manjula Gajanayake led the proceedings, while former DCLG Mr. Dharmasiri Nanayakkara also addressed the gathering.CaFFE Executive Director, Mr. Ahmed Manas Makeen, spoke of the importance of digital literacy.

The event was coordinated by Mr. Premabandu Jayatilake, CaFFE Southern Provincial Coordinator.