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Children are the worst affected in the Sri Lankan crisis

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Baby Merilda

A whole mango

It’s been more than 1½ years since little Merilda (3 years) had a proper meal. When she fell sick 18 months ago with vomiting, high fever and diarrhea, all that the doctor had said was that she lacked nutrition.  

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Sri Lanka

World Vision Sri Lanka

 

World Vision is a Christian, relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We work through our main sectors  - education, health and nutrition, water and sanitation, economic development and child protection – serving all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

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


In 2021 we directly impacted nearly 100,000 children and their families.

 

Our Impact

3,369

People in 730 households gained access to basic sanitation services

8,807

of savings group members trained in financial literacy

26,295

Children actively participating in child societies

How We Do It

Every 60 seconds a family receives the tools to overcome poverty