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Sri Lanka

World Vision has been serving the people of Sri Lanka for more than 40 years with development and relief programs across the island. We are active in over 2,500 villages, impacting the lives of more than 270,000 children in Sri Lanka.

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Partnering since

1977

people reached

74,317

programs

8

Level of Fragility

Low Developing

Gender Equality Rank

66.3%
CHANGE

children who can read with comprehension increased from

18% to 65%

Eravur Pattu

2014 - 2021
Progress

2,661youth participated in life skills training through World Vision programs.

Progress

6,981children and youth participated in groups and clubs, gathering with peers to develop new skills and positive values.

Progress

2,970people were actively involved in savings groups, providing them with financial literacy training and access to small loans.

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World Vision has been serving the people of Sri Lanka for more than 40 years with development and relief programs across the Island. We are active in over 2,500 villages, impacting the lives of more than 270,000 children in Sri Lanka.
World Vision Sri Lanka

World Vision and has been in Sri Lanka since 1977 and has responded to almost every disaster the country has faced. World Vision currently serves in 30 locations in 15 districts across the country.

All our work points towards one goal: the sustained well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable. We work with families, communities, and partners to help meet the needs of children through sustainable development. Our approach is participatory and community-driven, empowering communities to take ownership of their development journey.

Our focus is on children because they are the best indicator of a community's social health. When children are fed, sheltered, schooled, protected, valued, and loved, a community thrives.

We work through four key focal sectors: education, economic development, health and nutrition, and water and sanitation. Crosscutting themes of gender equality, environment, resilience and disaster risk reduction, peace building, child protection and disability inclusion are intentionally interwoven into all our programs to enhance their effectiveness and add value to our work in these focal sectors.

We work with communities not just to improve life now, but to increase their resilience in an unpredictable future with possible scenarios ranging from relief emergencies to social, political and climate change. We also make sure that the gains made while we are in the community will be sustainable when we leave.

We bring life-saving support in times of disaster, responding to communities affected by disasters both within and outside our program areas. Advocacy is also an essential element of our work, along with long-term community development and emergency response. Our advocacy work ensures that community transformation is sustainable and scalable. As we work alongside communities to build a better world for children, we empower them to identify and address challenges in the policies, systems, structures, practices and attitudes that make it difficult for vulnerable children and their families to experience life in all its fullness.

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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2022 and September 2023, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.