As part of its continuous efforts to improve the quality of life for needy families in Sri Lanka and provide them with a decent life, Qatar Charity’s office in Sri Lanka has implemented water projects and improving housing conditions.

 These interventions included digging deep water wells in various areas, and a house was handed over to one of the poor families fully equipped.

Water projects

With the support of philanthropists in Qatar, Qatar Charity has drilled 54 deep water wells in different areas of Sri Lanka, namely Gampha, Trincomalee, Batticlo, Ampara, and Anuradhapura in the eastern and north-central regions of Sri Lanka, as these areas suffer from scarcity of water sources and their pollution, which is pushing the population to bring water from places far from their areas of residence.

one of the beneficiaries, Abdul Quddus Nias, said:" Our situation is very difficult due to the scarcity of water, which forces my children to go long distances to find water, and sometimes they are not able to go to school, but now, thanks to the well that Qatar Charity provided in our area, our lives have changed for the better".

He added: "Everything has changed here. We have enough water to meet our needs and we share the water from this well with the people of the village. My children are very happy and go to school without any obstacles. I have noticed an improvement in their educational level. I am very grateful to the  Qatari people  and to Qatar Charity for their support." Giving this opportunity to my family and the rest of the people of our region.”

For his part, the Director General of the General Secretariat of Non-Governmental Organizations in Sri Lanka, Mr. Sanjeewa Wimalajunaratna, said: “My responsibilities as coordinator of local NGOs are not limited to monitoring and approving projects implemented by various international NGOs operating in Sri Lanka. We interact deeply with the beneficiaries and donor institutions and through... My follow-up of Qatar Charity’s programs and projects is exceptional. In every project they implement, there is a very high success rate, and they reach the poorest segments of society to make a difference in their lives.”

He added: "Qatar Charity has provided homes for the poor, water wells, economic empowerment projects, and education projects, to name a few. They have sponsored many orphan children and supported them until they finish their studies."

Providing housing

Meanwhile, Qatar Charity's office in Sri Lanka built, and furnished a house and handed it over to a poor family that lost its breadwinner. The family was unable to rebuild their dilapidated house, which lacked the lowest standards of human life. Qatar Charity was quick to extend a helping hand to this family and provide them with a healthy and clean home.

Mrs. Nosquia expressed her happiness in receiving the house, saying: “During the rain, life stops in our village, My situation and my children are very difficult due to the lack of a safe house to shelter us, but now, thanks to Qatar Charity, we have a house and my children will go to school without fear of the teacher.” Because their books got wet due to the rain, and I will be able to receive my friends We will live a happy life.”

It is worth noting that many families in Sri Lanka lack housing in a clean and safe house, considering the inability of many families to build homes due to weak financial capabilities and the difficult living situation.