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In celebration of International Children’s Day, the Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum (LRWHF) proudly handed over a 16,000-liter rainwater harvesting system to Tammitigama Maha Vidyalaya, Kurunegala, strengthening our commitment to promoting clean, sustainable water access within rural communities. The ceremonial event was graced by distinguished guests, including: The programme commenced with the traditional oil lamp...

A one-day training program on “Planning Family Agriculture Environment Production Systems and Water Management” was successfully held on August 21, 2025 – at the residence of Mr. H.M. Senarath in Divulgane, Ehetuwewa DS Division, Kurunegala District. The event was organized under the project Integrated Resources Management of Water and Ecosystem in Kurunegala District, supported by...

Divulgane Community Hall, Ehetuwewa DS Division — 6 August 2025 Organized by the Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum under the IRHA Project, the one-day field training entitled “Planning of Family Agriculture Environment Production System and Water Management” took place on 6 August 2025. Dr. Kamal Melvani led the session with support from LRWHF facilitators, delivering...

The final round of the Rainwater Harvesting Model Competition 2023/2024, held as a highlight of the World Water Day Celebration on March 22, 2024, at Anu/ Track 10 Harishchandra School, witnessed innovative ideas from the students across Anuradhapura, Badulla, Mannar, and Mullaithivu Districts. The finalists showcased their innovative rainwater harvesting models, presenting novel ideas that...

In commemoration of World Water Day 2024, inauguration of the rainwater harvesting systems and exhibition of model rain water harvesting systems was held at Track 10 Harishchandra Vidyalaya in Anuradhapura on 22nd March 2024. The celebration was participated by Mr. R.M.W.S. Samaradiwakara, Chief Secretary of the North Central Province, Ms. Asta Zinbo, Director of the...

The 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum (LRWHF) took place on September 9, 2023. The meeting was presided over by Mr. M. M. Aheeyar, the Chairperson of the Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum (2022/2023), and attended by LRWHF members and staff. The AGM provided an opportunity for the LRWHF...

Rain Water Harvesting Model Competition 2023 The Rainwater Harvesting Model Competition is an inter school competition that aims to inspire students to generate innovative ideas for utilizing rainwater as a resilient and sustainable water source. The competition’s objective is to educate students about identifying water issues in their school, recognizing available water sources, and developing...

To mark World Water Day under the theme “Accelerating Change through Partnerships and Cooperation” Lanka Rainwater Harvesting Forum organized a event   on March 22,  at Water’s Edge in Battaramulla The event was graced by the presence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Honourable Dinesh Gunawardena, the Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development,...