Sir Lanka

Sri Lanka - Surrounded by the sound of the sea, in between tea fields and jungle, lush flora and fauna. A pearl in the Indian Ocean? That was once upon a time. Sri Lanka is experiencing an economic crisis like never before in the country's history.

HOW WE HELP

Adara Sevana: School for children and youth with disabilities (elementary school and handicraft training)

Training of local Christians: Training program for Christian workers for growth and strengthening of Christianity

Prayer mobilization: Regional and national prayer conferences for Sri Lanka

Women's empowerment: Seminars for women on the value of women in society

FACTS & FIGURES

Capital: Colombo

Area: 65 610 km²

Population: 22 Mio.

Life expectancy: 78 years

Children mortality: 8 (per 1000)

Alphabetization: 92 %

Religions: 70,2 % Buddhists, 12,6 % Hindu, 9,7 % Muslims, 6,1 % roman-catholic, 1,3 % other Christians

IN SPITE OF THE RESISTANCE

(Video in German)

There is a lot going on on the small island of Sri Lanka. Christians tell of joys and sorrows in their everyday lives; of persecution, miracles and new beginnings.

IN SPITE OF THE RESISTANCE

(Video in German)

There is a lot going on on the small island of Sri Lanka. Christians tell of joys and sorrows in their everyday lives; of persecution, miracles and new beginnings.