Hope for Tomorrow, Strength for Today

Empowering Orphans and Widows to Live with Dignity and Purpose

At Hands of Mercy, we believe every orphan and widow deserves more than just survival, they deserve opportunity, hope, and a future.

The need in Sri Lanka

Understanding the challenges faced by orphans and widows in our communities

21,000+

Children in Orphanages

Sri Lanka has over 21,000 children in orphanages, with an increasing demand for support and aid.

23%

Households in Poverty

Low income, limited healthcare and poor infrastructure are some of the issues for struggling families in poverty.

29%

Undernourished Children

Undernourishment, malnutrition lead to more severe related health issues for many of Sri Lanka's most vulnerable under the age of 5.

24.3%

Female-Led Households

Nearly a quarter of households are lead by women of which 50.6% are widows who face discrimiantion in a male dominated marketplace.

90,000+

War Widows

90,000 to 109,000 women lost their husbands during the civil war, with that losing all sources of income

Our Impact

See how your support is transforming lives

212

Children Supported

Through our sponsorship program

851

Women Supported

Widows and mothers in our programmes

7

Active Projects

Making a difference right now

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Lifetime Donations

Invested in changing lives

Our Projects

Supporting ongoing relief and development work across Sri Lanka

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Room Dividers for Children

Education

Providing essential room dividers to create dedicated learning and living spaces for children in our...

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Support Project
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Water Filtration System

General

Installing a comprehensive water filtration system to provide clean, safe drinking water for all chi...

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Support Project
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Sewing Machines for Widows

Widows

Providing sewing machines to widows in our community empowerment program, enabling them to develop v...

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Support Project

Every Donation Makes a Difference

Whether big or small, your contribution creates lasting change in the lives of those we serve.

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