Among Sri Lankan paddy farmers, water contaminated by agrochemicals is causing an epidemic of chronic kidney disease. Over 23,000 deaths have been reported from this virulent disease in the last two decades, with the majority of victims middle-aged men who are the sole breadwinners for their families; their passing devastates their family’s livelihood and food supply as well as their children’s educations. A new project from BGR partner Shraddha Charity Organization will construct sources of safe water, including deep wells and state-of-the-art water-purification systems, in areas affected by contaminated water in the communities of Kandaketiya and Dakunamahatennagama in Sri Lanka. The project will also raise community awareness of the dangers of water contamination and educate the public about the risks of agrochemical use in farming practices. The project will directly benefit 2,173 people, half of them women and girls; an additional 1,000 people in these communities will benefit from access to new sources of clean drinking water. Existing partner, new project.
Among Sri Lankan paddy farmers, water contaminated by agrochemicals is causing an epidemic of chronic kidney disease. Over 23,000 deaths have been reported from this virulent disease in the last two decades, with the majority of victims middle-aged men who are the sole breadwinners for their families; their passing devastates their family’s livelihood and food supply as well as their children’s educations. A new project from BGR partner Shraddha Charity Organization will construct sources of safe water, including deep wells and state-of-the-art water-purification systems, in areas affected by contaminated water in the communities of Kandaketiya and Dakunamahatennagama in Sri Lanka. The project will also raise community awareness of the dangers of water contamination and educate the public about the risks of agrochemical use in farming practices. The project will directly benefit 2,173 people, half of them women and girls; an additional 1,000 people in these communities will benefit from access to new sources of clean drinking water. Existing partner, new project.
