Compassion at work in Sri Lanka.

Showing Compassion in Sri Lanka

Lush forests, mountains and tea plantations cover Sri Lanka’s landscape. The island country known as “the pearl of the Indian Ocean” has many residents who struggle with poverty and malnutrition. Sri Lanka is densely populated. The majority of its people are poor, live in rural areas, and depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Compassion has been partnering with local partners in Sri Lanka since 2009. Currently more than 28,000 children are benefiting from Compassion’s whole-child development program.

Poverty in Sri Lanka

• 47% of the population is using safely managed drinking water services. (UNICEF)
• 73% of youth of upper secondary age are attending school. (UNICEF)
• Unprecedentedly high food prices are constraining economic access to food for a majority of households. (CIA, World Factbook)

Compassion is working to bring hope for a brighter future to children and families in Sri Lanka. Our local partners are addressing children’s physical, economic, socio-emotional and spiritual needs.