Where Hope Blossoms! (Sri Lanka Education)

Want to join me in making a difference?

I'm raising money for two homes for children in Sri Lanka, a girls' home in Batticaloa and a boys' home in Wellawaya. The prolonged and bloody civil war in Sri Lanka and the tsunami left nearly a hundred thousand people dead and millions displaced. The island nation continues to suffer the after-effects of the conflict — social and societal breakdown, poverty and trauma. And, as is often the case in violent conflicts, many Sri Lankan children have had to bear the consequences, leading to the loss of parental support.

Children begin a new life in an atmosphere filled with peace and joy in these homes. The homes are not just a place to stay and a source of nurturing for the children, they are also a provider of remedial learning, life skills coaching and uplifting yoga, and meditations. Children are encouraged to support each other and help in the daily chores around the home, and also to learn useful vocational skills such as computers and English.

It just takes $2 to support the needs of one child per day. Would you join me to give these kids, the hope of a peaceful and joyous life?