Due to the use of chemical pesticides and the incorporation of heavy metals in the water table present in the North Central province and adjoining provinces ,also due to the consumption of this water by local residents , Chronic kidney disease or CKD is an epidemic that is fast spreading. Within the last 8 to 10 years this epidemic has been one of the most serious health concerns in sri lanka. Since the root cause for this illness was not found until recently it was known as the Unidentified kidney disease. The difference with this kidney disease and other kidney diseases is that the patient does not show any symptoms for a long period of time, and are hidden from view . Eventually ending in death . specifically young individuals and individuals who are in the agriculture industry , who are between the ages of 40 and 60 are the most susceptible. The disease was first reported in 1992 and since that there have been reports of thousands of cases

Chronic kidney disease does not shut down the kidney instantly, but it shuts down the kidney gradually over a period of years. It has been found that the shutting down of the kidney occurs in 5 stages. The final or 5th stage being the full shut down of the kidney, and is known as the last stage of kidney disease.When an individual reaches this stage the kidney is at the final stages of shut down or is non functional. At this stage a patient has to go through the blood cleaning process of Dialysis or implanting of a new donor kidney . Due to the fact that the symptoms of this illness remain hidden in the initial stages, patients are unaware of the seriousness of their condition until the 5th and final stage

How can you help?

For individuals living in a corner of our own country , who do no have the opportunity to access a clean drop of water , and to provide them with much needed clean water was the motivation behind the Shraddha Pivituru Pan puja Project. With the help of this project water purification centers will be opened to prevent the spread of Kidney illnesses caused by contaminated water. The most effective method used to clean contaminants such as arsenic, cadmium and mercury is the process of reverse osmosis . ( RO)

Why should they be helped ?

A rough estimate for the cost of one water purification filter unit is RS 10 00000 and A housing has to be constructed to place the filter as well. A plan is underway to construct such units in villages with the help of village temples. Therefore local residents can obtain clean drinking water with the assistance of the local temple.

To be a part of this project and have the opportunity to collect merits, you can participate by means mentioned below .

1 Shraddha Clean water project initial donations

To take part in this meritorious project , you can provide financial assistance in an amount of your choosing the donated funds should be deposited at the below mentioned bank account.

Bank:: Sampath Bank – Kaduwela

Ac Number:: 1162 1399 8878

Ac Name:: Shraddha Media Network

The receipt that you received after depositing the funds should be marked as “pivithuru pan pooja” and be mailed to Shraddha Tv or Emailed to info@purewater.lk

2 Participation of companies for the Shraddha Clean water project.

Your company or the company you work for can be involved in this meritorious endeavour. Here your company can sponsor a water purification center for a village or multiple villages , under the guidance of Shraddah tv

3. Additional equipment donations for Shraddha Clean water project.
You can take part in this meritorios project by donating the water tanks needed for this project or helping with the construction of the housing unit that stores the purification station.

4 volunteering for the construction of purification centers

for times and opportunities for volunteering your skills and abilities , please consult the Shraddha webpage

If you like more information on this meritorious project please contact 071 437 15 22