What we do


My Village foundation is a non-profit, non-sectarian charitable organisation established in Australia; to provide humanitarian and development assistance to the disadvantaged individuals, groups and communities in Nikaweratiya Sri Lanka.


Mission Statement

Our mission is to reach out to those who are poor and suffering; to empower those who are powerless and oppressed; and to work with the disadvantaged groups and the communities for better opportunities and fulfilling lives.


Areas Of Interest

The organisation mainly focuses on child education, neglected senior citizens and mental health issues of the community. “Day After Tomorrow”, “The Senior” and “MIND” are the three planned projects for 2012.


Sunday, 1 April 2012

Literacy and IT literacy in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Literacy is pretty impressive with a rate of about 94.2%, which is not only high in a third world country, but also quite commendable in the whole of South Asia. Sri Lanka Literacy applies to any person who is over 15, can write and read properly as well as understand simple, short sentences pertaining to daily life. Youth (15-24 years) literacy rate is2005-2010, male 97 % and female 99 %.

By contrast a survey has revealed that computer literacy rate in Sri Lanka is very low and only 10 % of the household population in the age group 5-69 are computer literate. The survey was conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics.

In addition the survey has revealed that computers, internet and email facilities available in households are also very low. At national level only 3.8% of the households have computers. Sector wise 10.1% of the urban households, 3.1% of the rural households and 0.3% of the estate households have computers. At national level only 0.9% and 0.7% households have access to e-mail and Internet respectively.
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