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'''Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka''' began operating in [[Sri Lanka]] in 1994 through affiliates. The model later evolved into a series of Habitat Resource Centers that support satellite centers and individual projects in four regions. Today, HFH Sri Lanka is probably the country’s largest home builder after the government.
 
   
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'''Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka''' began operating in [[Sri Lanka]] in 1994 through affiliates. The model later evolved into a series of Habitat Resource Centers that support satellite centers and individual projects in four regions. Today, HFH Sri Lanka is probably the country’s largest home builder after the government.
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[[File:Habitat_for_Humanity_-_Sri_Lanka_Nov_09_stats.gif|thumb|left|250px|Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka had distributed 1300 solar cookers by February 2013]]
 
The former affiliate, now satellite center, in Anuradhapura pioneered Habitat’s housing microfinance scheme, Save & Build, in 2000. This sees groups of about 12 families saving toward the cost of one house. When that amount is reached, Habitat matches their efforts with a loan to build two more houses, thus allowing three houses to be built. The cycle repeats until each group member has a house. Loan repayments are recycled into a fund to help other savings groups.
 
The former affiliate, now satellite center, in Anuradhapura pioneered Habitat’s housing microfinance scheme, Save & Build, in 2000. This sees groups of about 12 families saving toward the cost of one house. When that amount is reached, Habitat matches their efforts with a loan to build two more houses, thus allowing three houses to be built. The cycle repeats until each group member has a house. Loan repayments are recycled into a fund to help other savings groups.
   
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==News and recent developments==
 
==News and recent developments==
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*'''February 2013: 1300 solar cookers distributed''' - Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka has impressively distributed over 1,300 solar cookers through its Habitat Resource Centre’s Island wide since 2005. All the families who received solar cookers also received training on how to make the solar cooker and how to use it.
*'''January 2009''' HFH Sri Lanka held a ceremony in Colombo for partners, donors and potential supporters to mark its 10,000th family served. The family came from Moratuwa.
 
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* '''June 2007''' Habitat marked the 2,000th house built for tsunami-affected families, in Samagiwatte village, Dangedera, in southern Galle.
 
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*'''October 2011:''' Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka reports that it has taught over 1000 people to use solar cookers since beginning teaching in 2005.
* '''December 2005''' HFH Sri Lanka was ranked “Best NGO” by recipients of tsunami-aid in Sri Lanka in a study conducted by San Francisco’s Fritz Institute; the award was made in December 2005.
 
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*'''November 2009:''' Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka reports that it has distributed almost 200 solar cookers to areas ravaged by the tsunami.
   
 
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==Contact==
 
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Habitat for Humanity logo

Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka began operating in Sri Lanka in 1994 through affiliates. The model later evolved into a series of Habitat Resource Centers that support satellite centers and individual projects in four regions. Today, HFH Sri Lanka is probably the country’s largest home builder after the government.

Habitat for Humanity - Sri Lanka Nov 09 stats

Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka had distributed 1300 solar cookers by February 2013

The former affiliate, now satellite center, in Anuradhapura pioneered Habitat’s housing microfinance scheme, Save & Build, in 2000. This sees groups of about 12 families saving toward the cost of one house. When that amount is reached, Habitat matches their efforts with a loan to build two more houses, thus allowing three houses to be built. The cycle repeats until each group member has a house. Loan repayments are recycled into a fund to help other savings groups.

In line with the seventh Millennium Development Goal on ensuring environmental sustainability, the Habitat Resource Center in eastern Batticaloa is building houses with environmentally-friendly and energy-saving features. Concepts of home gardens, solar cookers, garbage compost bins and wind pump systems are also introduced to home partners.

News and recent developments

  • February 2013: 1300 solar cookers distributed - Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka has impressively distributed over 1,300 solar cookers through its Habitat Resource Centre’s Island wide since 2005. All the families who received solar cookers also received training on how to make the solar cooker and how to use it.
  • October 2011: Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka reports that it has taught over 1000 people to use solar cookers since beginning teaching in 2005.
  • November 2009: Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka reports that it has distributed almost 200 solar cookers to areas ravaged by the tsunami.

External links

Contact

HFH Sri Lanka
22/5 Station Road
Dehiwala 10350
Sri Lanka

Tel.: +94 112714274
Fax: +94 112714339

Email: info@hfhsl.org
Web.: http://www.hfhsl.org