The Sunshine Foundation for Good (SFG), the CSR arm of Sunshine Holdings, commissioned three Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in Pallikuda, Pallawarayankaddu, and Gaudarimunai recently, to restore hope to the lives of the residents of Poonakary region in Jaffna.
With the completion of the three RO plants in Poonakary, SFG has commissioned 19 RO plants in the North, North Western, North Central, Southern, Central and Uva Provinces to date.
Group Managing Director of Sunshine Holdings, Vish Govindasamy said, “The North Central, North Western, East, Uva, Southern and Northern provinces are continuing to struggle with an increasing number of cases of CKDu, with estimates of over 400,000 cases across these provinces being recorded over the past few years.
“Poor access to safe drinking water has led to the prevalence of CKDu, and for decades, people from these regions have been enduring harsh conditions with continuing water scarcity,” he said.
The implementation of Reverse Osmosis (RO) has been proven as an effective solution to eradicate the high incidence of CKDu caused by contaminated water, by running unsafe water through a thorough filtration process.
“Our vision extends far beyond the installation of these RO plants. We strive to create a ripple effect of transformation in the lives of rural Sri Lankans. By addressing a fundamental need like safe water, we are enabling communities to flourish and thrive, paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future,” said Govindasamy.