Economic development
Our priorities

Although there is a gradual drop in the unemployment rate in Sri Lanka, a large percentage of the 7.588 million who are employed do not have a stable income. Another disturbing fact is that within this labour force are a large number of children who are economically active, mainly due to poverty at household level. It is estimated that about one-fifth of the population lives below the poverty line.

Through a variety of activities such as home gardening, animal husbandry and agriculture under the Economic Development Sector, World Vision assists poor families in developing a sustainable income method and finding access to markets. The activities also focus on giving them new knowledge and skills, and introducing them to new economic activities apart from the traditional ones they are familiar with.