German Embassy provides funds for sanitation facilities to rural families in Kinniya

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The German Embassy, which has partnered with many local organisations in the past to help provide sanitation facilities to rural areas in Sri Lanka through the construction of water wells, toilets and other means, has this year provided a grant of over Rs. 2 million with the aim of supporting and empowering underprivileged rural families in Kinniya in Trincomalee District through the provision of adequate sanitation facilities to end open defecation practices.

The project is implemented by Serving Humanity Foundation and the funds will be utilized for the construction of 30 permanent toilet facilities to ensure safe and clean sanitation and hygiene which is especially vital in times of COVID-19. The beneficiaries of the said facilities will also participate in workshops on hygiene measures that should be practiced at home. Apart from health security during the pandemic, lack of privacy for girls and women due to the usage of open spaces instead of proper toilet facilities also remains a cause for concern. Therefore, the project not only provides easier access to improved latrines but also ensures increased safety and dignity for the girls and women in this rural community, the embassy said in a media release.

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