Sri Lanka is still in the disaster recovery phase.
The December 2004 Asian Tsunami was the fifth worst natural disaster in recorded history. Over 100,000 homes were destroyed, over 35,000 Sri Lankans were killed and 500,000 people displaced. The first step to recovery is having a home and reuniting with family. Thousands of families are still torn apart, and without adequate, safe, and clean housing thus impeding their ability to get on with their lives and education. The mission of Sri Lanka Care is to rebuild, restore, and revitalize communities devastated by the Tsunami. Sri Lanka Care (SLC) builds homes, schools, and provides access to education for impoverished school children and orphans.
SLC provides a complete community development solution:
- A permanent home, to replace tents and temporary housing structures provided during the initial stages of the relief effort. SLC works directly with families in need and local contractors to ensure that high quality homes are constructed efficiently, on time and on budget. Home construction
- Rehabilitation of damaged and overcrowded schools. Ampe Vidalhya College in Balapitiya and Marawatagedaramulle Junior School in Weligama
- Revitilization of education and community through student sponsorships;
- Tools and equipment for local businesses to sustain income levels;
- Restoration of critical community resources at the Vajira Sri Children’s Home – 2008-2009 Kitchen Construction
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