Cross-cutting themes
Our priorities

Interwoven throughout World Vision’s work are central themes that are an integral part of every project: respect for the environment, protection of children and their rights, gender equality, HIV/AIDS, dignity for people living with disability, and peace building and conflict sensitivity.

Gender and Development

All World Vision Lanka’s programmes include women as key partners and recipients of assistance. Women who have equal opportunity and access to resources and education can earn more, become positive role models for girls and boys and offer solutions to community problems.

Disability

World Vision programmes are designed to support the needs of those living with disability, providing them with economic recovery programmes that are tailored to their special needs. New infrastructure such as schools, homes and community halls are also constructed with disability access.

Environment

World Vision works to minimise the environmental impact of its programme and safeguard communities for the future. Whenever necessary, World Vision conducts an environmental impact assessment at the commencement of any projects.

Child Protection

The Child Protection Department plays a vital role in World Vision Lanka’ work in ensuring the well being of children. It supports the Area Development Programmes (ADP) to address the child protection needs as well as partnered with government institutions and other social service organisations.

HIV/AIDS

The prevalence of HIV remains low in Sri Lanka, with cases accounting for less than 0.01% of the overall population. World Vision Lanka on the other hand, recognises the need to invest in the area of HIV awareness and education, as there are a high number of risk factors that contribute to making Sri Lanka vulnerable – migration, mobile populations and tourism to name but a few.

Peacebuilding

The strategic focus of Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution consists of two major aspects. One is Peacebuilding and Conflict resolution capacity building programmes for children, youth and adults and the other is ensuring conflict sensitivity in all WVL programming aspects.