World Vision Lanka

World Vision Lanka (WVL) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. The organization serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender and has worked in Sri Lanka since 1977. Currently we serve 34 locations in 15 districts across the country. Our approach is participatory and community driven, empowering communities to take ownership of their development journey. We select the most underdeveloped and poorest regions in the country to establish long-term, sustainable development through Area Development Programmes lasting a maximum of 15 years. The primary g... read more World Vision Lanka (WVL) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. The organization serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender and has worked in Sri Lanka since 1977. Currently we serve 34 locations in 15 districts across the country. Our approach is participatory and community driven, empowering communities to take ownership of their development journey. We select the most underdeveloped and poorest regions in the country to establish long-term, sustainable development through Area Development Programmes lasting a maximum of 15 years. The primary goal of our programs is to promote the well-being and empowerment of children, their families and the communities they live in. Our programs focus on Education, Economic Development, Health and Nutrition, Water and Sanitation and Child Protection. Cross-cutting themes include gender equality, environmental sustainability, disability inclusion, resilience and disaster risk reduction and peace building.