NEWSLETTER JULY 2023

HELP-O is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) established in 1992 by a team of
professionals with commitment to make Sri Lanka a better, happier place to live in harmony
with the nature.
HELP-O has the following vision:
“Equitable Economic Development, Social Justice & Safer Environment for All”.
Its mission is “To identify the need of risks confronted by Sri Lankan communities and
implement effective solutions through proven integrated approaches with the participation
of stakeholders”.
The five strategies HELP-O adopts in achieving its mission include, empowering the
marginalized community socially and economically, accepting the importance of community
participation and leadership, dedicating for protect the environment through an integrated
process, protecting the human right and justice, and ensuring sustainable development.
Mission related programs and projects launched by HELP-O focuses on the following
spheres.They are Community empowerment, rehabilitation and relief assistance, Protecting
human rights, Community participation in local governance, Community financing, Livelihood
development, Economic resource mobilization, Nurturing biodiversity, Mitigating the impact
of climate change, Pollution prevention, Waste management and Optimal utilization of
marine resources Optimal utilization of forest products
Overall, HELP-O is an organization dedicated to bring about a sustainable positive impact on
the environment and the lives of people in Sri Lanka through a series of interdependent
activities.