RIAYA Foundation proudly launches the Drinking Water Initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at providing clean, safe, and accessible drinking water to rural communities in Sri Lanka. This initiative seeks to address the pressing issue of water scarcity, improving the health, well-being, and livelihoods of marginalized communities.
Context
Sri Lanka’s rural areas face significant challenges in accessing clean drinking water. Limited infrastructure, inadequate water treatment facilities, and scarcity of resources exacerbate health issues, hinder economic growth, and affect education. Our initiative targets these vulnerable communities.
Objectives
- Provide clean drinking water: Install water filtration systems, wells, and storage facilities.
- Improve health: Reduce water-borne diseases, enhance sanitation and hygiene practices.
- Foster economic growth: Support agriculture, livestock, and small-scale enterprises.
- Empower communities: Promote water management, conservation and sustainability.
Strategy
- Community engagement: Collaborate with local leaders, organizations and stakeholders.
- Needs assessment: Conduct thorough water quality and community surveys.
- Infrastructure development: Install water filtration systems, wells and storage facilities.
- Capacity building: Train community members on water management, maintenance and hygiene practices.
- Monitoring and evaluation: Regularly assess water quality, community impact and program effectiveness.
Key Components
- Water Filtration Systems: State-of-the-art systems providing 100% clean drinking water.
- Well Construction: Dug and borehole wells to ensure reliable water sources.
- Water Storage: Elevated storage tanks for efficient distribution.
- Hygiene Education: Workshops and training sessions promoting sanitation and hygiene practices.
- Community Outreach: Regular interactions, feedback mechanisms and conflict resolution.
Partnership Opportunities
RIAYA Foundation invites NGOs, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on this transformative initiative. Partnership benefits include:
- Joint program implementation
- Resource sharing
- Expertise exchange
- Amplified impact
- Co-branding opportunities
Why Partner with RIAYA Foundation?
- Proven track record: Successful implementation of community development projects.
- Local expertise: In-depth understanding of Sri Lankan rural contexts.
- Transparency: Regular reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
- Community-centric approach: Empowering local communities through participation.
Contact Us
Interested organizations, please contact our Program Manager : Mr. A. K. Gaffar : +94 75 99 99 479