Sri Lanka

  • Capital:
  • Population:
  • Life expectancy:
  • Access to clean water:
  • Adult literacy:
  • HIV rates:
  • GDP per head ($US PPP):
  • Under five mortality:
  • Colombo
  • 19.1m
  • 71.9 years
  • 82%
  • 90.8%
  • <0.1%
  • $4,596 (UK: $35,000)
  • 14 per 1,000 live births
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Our work

Decades of conflict and the impact of the 2004 tsunami continue to affect the daily lives of civilians across Sri Lanka. Our post-tsunami recovery programme has helped restore shelter and livelihoods to many communities. Today, we are helping marginalised and vulnerable groups, especially those affected by conflict, build a sustainable livelihoods and reducing their dependence on others.

Sri Lanka crisis appeal

Please help the people of Sri Lanka by donating to our crisis appeal.

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Christian Aid is a registered charity in the UK (no. 1105851)