Sri Lanka

Children and families are well nourished, protected from infection and disease and have access to essential health services.
 

• 910 parents and caregivers learned about proper nutrition, common childhood illnesses and how to protect their children's health
• 792 malnourished children were enrolled in nutritional programs and monitored to ensure they are growing healthy
• 1,851 people learned about health and nutrition topics
• 3 health facilities were improved with renovations or stocked with resources to better care for children and families
• 53 groups are helping people learn about health and proper nutrition
• 21 people received information about how to properly care for children

Children learn and develop their talents, young people are equipped for the future and families support children's education.
 

• 2,791 children are participating in clubs to improve their learning through tutoring and extracurricular activities
• 13 reading clubs are in place for children and youth helping them improve their learning through tutoring and extracurricular activities
• 1,628 parents learned about the importance of education and how to support their child’s learning
• 674 parents and caregivers learned about the importance of raising their children with love and tenderness
• 295 teachers learned child-friendly teaching methods to improve the quality of education for children
• 85 teaching resources like stories were developed locally so that children can learn from culturally relevant content

Adults and youth acquire knowledge and skills, and gain access to resources, to help them increase their family income.
 

• 5,569 yards of fabric were shipped to provide resources for economic development initiatives
• 1,615 people received vocational, business and finance training, improving their opportunities to earn a steady income
• 661 farmers learned techniques to improve crop and livestock production to better provide for their children and families
• 423 farmers received livestock, seeds or tools to improve productivity and help meet their family needs
• 585 people are part of savings groups, helping them save money and learn about personal finance
• 31 savings groups are helping young people and adults save money and access loans to grow businesses or cover basic expenses
• 35 people received nutritious fruits and vegetables grown in community, school or family gardens

Children and families have access to safe water and sanitation facilities, and training in hygiene practices to stay healthy.
 

• 389 people in emergencies received life-saving support like tents, cooking sets and hygiene kits
• 3,662 people have safe water for drinking and cooking thanks to improved water sources
• 717 people are benefitting from improved latrines and have better access to sanitation
• 9 new or improved latrines are granting families better access to sanitation and helping to protect children from illness
• 5,399 people learned about the importance of water safety, proper sanitation and hygiene to stay healthy
• 11 committees are promoting sanitary behaviours and managing water supply systems to ensure long term access to clean water