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RWH Model Competition 2023
September 5, 2023September 19, 2023
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RWH Model Competition 2023

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...

Partnerships and Cooperation to Accelerate Change on World Water Day Celebration 2023
June 7, 2023June 12, 2023
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Partnerships and Cooperation to Accelerate Change on World Water Day Celebration 2023

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,...

SARNET International Conference Showcases Rainwater Harvesting as a Sustainable Solution for Climate Resilience and SDG Achievement
June 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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SARNET International Conference Showcases Rainwater Harvesting as a Sustainable Solution for Climate Resilience and SDG Achievement

The 2nd SARNET International Conference on Rainwater Harvesting, a Sustainable Solution for Climate Change Resilience and Achieving SDGs, was successfully held on May 17th and 18th, 2023, at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The conference brought together 24 international participants and 27 presentations were done by the professionals, academics, researchers,...

Rainwater Harvesting System construction training program for youth in Badulla district.
August 18, 2022September 7, 2022
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Rainwater Harvesting System construction training program for youth in Badulla district.

The Lanka Rainwater Harvesting Forum, in collaboration with the Vocational Training Authority, conducted a four-day mason training program under the project titled “Safe Disaster Resilient Water for Drought and Flood Prone Areas in Sri Lanka supported by USAID. The training was held from June 28th to July 1st, 2022. The 36 trainee students, consisting of...

Water Quiz 2021/2022 – Grand Finale
January 21, 2022January 21, 2022
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Water Quiz 2021/2022 – Grand Finale

The Grand Finale of the Water Quiz was held virtually on Zoom platform on January 8th, 2022. Students (27) from Badulla,Monaragala, Kilinochchi, and Mullaitivu districts connected with the Rain Centre at Pelawatta from their district centers. The event began with a welcome address by Mr. M M M Aheeyar, Chairman of the Lanka Rain Water...

The Rain Water Harvesting System Construction Completed!
December 13, 2021December 13, 2021
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The Rain Water Harvesting System Construction Completed!

Sri Lanka Pumpkin Shaped Rain Water Harvesting System has been installed at Begnas, Nepal. The RWHS was installed by the local participants of the RWHS Construction Training program, under the guidance of Malkanthi, a well-trained and experienced Mason of LRWHF. Malkanthi has been working closely with members of the Begnas community since the project’s inception....

The Pumpkin Tank Construction Training Started in Begnas, Nepal
December 8, 2021December 8, 2021
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The Pumpkin Tank Construction Training Started in Begnas, Nepal

Malkanthi a women mason from  Lanka Rain Water Harvesting  Forum joins as a facilitator and trainer for the Training Program on Construction of Rainwater Harvesting Tank organized by Kanchan Nepal. There she will share her technical knowledge and skills related to the construction of the Sri Lankan Pumpkin shaped Rainwater Harvesting Tank with the local...

Let’s Travel to Nepal with Malkanthi!.
December 3, 2021December 3, 2021
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Let’s Travel to Nepal with Malkanthi!.

Malkanthi who is the first female mason of LRWHF is on her way to the beautiful Pokhara valley in Nepal to train masons of Kanchan Nepal on how to construct the Sri Lanka Pumpkin-shaped Rainwater Harvesting Tank. Malkanthi, is from Athiliwewa Monaragala who is a mother to three children. She is the first trained female...