In remote areas of Monaragala, Sri Lanka, communities face unsafe drinking water from deteriorated wells, shorter rainy seasons impacting farming, and crushing debt from exploitative loans for seeds and fertilizer. Women struggle with limited opportunities for non-farming income, leaving families trapped in poverty and vulnerable to ongoing hardship.
Quick Facts
In partnership with MFAT, INHAT is looking at starting two new exciting projects in Sri Lanka. One to provide clean and safe drinking water, and the other to strenghthen the livelihoods of many rural communities in Monaragala.
About Sri Lanka
Capital: Colombo (commercial), Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (administrative)
Language: Sinhala (official), Tamil (official), English (link language)
Population: Approximately 22 million
Location: Sri Lanka is an island nation located in South Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean to the southeast of the Indian subcontinent. It is separated from India by the Palk Strait.
Religion: Buddhism is the predominant religion, practiced by the majority of the population. There are also significant communities of Hindus, Muslims, and Christians.
Education: Sri Lanka has a well-established education system with high literacy rates and strong emphasis on primary and secondary education. However, disparities exist between urban and rural areas, and challenges such as overcrowded classrooms and insufficient resources impact educational quality. The system also faces issues related to access and inclusion for disadvantaged groups.