Our Projects- SSLI Phases

Shangri-La Sustainable Local Initiative (SSLI)

The Shangri-La Sustainable Local Initiative (SSLI) is the umbrella development programme of Shangri-La Development Association (SDA). Established in November 2014, SSLI was launched after extensive community needs assessments in Kailash Rural Municipality, Makwanpur District. Through an integrated development approach, SSLI works to improve quality of life by addressing interconnected challenges in education, health, agriculture, and environmental conservation.
Rather than implementing isolated interventions, SSLI promotes sustainable, community-led development where progress in one sector reinforces progress in others. Today, all major SDA programmes operate under the SSLI framework, creating long-term opportunities for vulnerable children, women, farmers, and marginalized communities.

SSLI Development Phases

• SSLI Start (2014–2015)
  Launch of the initiative, community assessments, organizational capacity building, and the School Enrolment and Health Promotion Project (SEHP).
• SSLI-1 (2016)
  Expansion of core programmes, including the establishment of the SDA Literacy Home and strengthening educational support activities.
• SSLI-2 (2017)
  Introduction of vocational support programmes, sign language teacher training for deaf education, and Early Childhood Development (ECD) teacher training.
• SSLI-3 & 3A (2018–2019)
  Construction of additional infrastructure including the Literacy Hall, expansion of health activities, malnutrition screening, and ambulance support initiatives.
• SSLI-4 (2020–2022)
  Emergency response and resilience-building during the COVID-19 pandemic through food relief, health support, and community assistance.
• SSLI-5 (2023–2026)
  Continuation of integrated, sustainable, and community-led development programmes across all sectors.