The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in Sustainable Community Development in Bibile: With Reference to Regional Development Program of World Vision Lanka in Bibile

Abstract

The study purpose was to find out the influence of Non-Governmental Organizations services and How it influences in sustainable community development in Kanulwela and Kokunnawa DSDs in Bibile secretariat Division. Specifically, the researcher aimed to find out the demographic characteristics of community in above DSDs, examine the influence of Non- Governmental organizations service and examine the level of sustainable community development. The research employed both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study involved 112 respondents. A questionnaire and an interview guide were used to collect data. The results showed a significant influence of NGOs service on sustainable community development in terms of health service, microfinance service, and in Education. Researcher concluded that there was high influence in Non- Governmental organizations in sustainable community development.