Overview

Water is essential for life and yet more than 40% of the world suffers from water scarcity. 785 million people do not have access to basic drinking water.

This is the reality of the world in which we live in and HOPE Charity is working with some of the Sri Lanka’s most vulnerable and water stressed communities to provide accessible, safe and clean water. Water is not only key to good health but is also fundamental to education and livelihoods.

Women and girls make-up more than 80% of those who are responsible for collecting water and this significantly reduces their ability to learn other skills that can empower them and provide a route out of poverty.

HOPE Charity therefore works holistically to ensure access to water is accompanied by community-focused initiatives such as vocational training that can lead to greater gender-equality and empowerment.

OUR AIMS

• Provide safe clean water sufficient and accessible to the most vulnerable communities reducing the risk of disease
• Promote good habits with hygiene awareness sessions and access to water containers and soap to meet minimum standards
• Work to end open defecation (673 million people still practice open defecation) by promoting awareness campaigns and providing community-led solutions (including accessible facilities)
• Increase the resilience of communities against climate change