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| Background |
- Vajira Sri is currently Sri Lanka’s largest and most populated orphanage, home to over 400 children ranging from infancy to 18 years. Founded in 1983, just outside Colombo, by the Venerable Dr. Hunupolagama Vajira Sri Nayaka Thero.
- Vajira Sri is a registered Sri Lankan charity approved as a non-governmental charity organization in 1989, and classifies itself as a non-political, non-sectarian, and non-governmental private organization that caters to the needs of children from all faiths.
- After the December 26th Tsunami the orphanage was compelled to stretch present resources and accommodate an additional 81 children. Despite the ongoing rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts our expectation is that more orphans will be sent to Vajira Sri.
- Since the orphanage is not just a residential institution but also functions as a school the general costs are higher than a comparative orphanage that relies on government schools to oversee their children’s education. The type of education that is provided is both traditional, as well as vocational.
- Since 1983 a total of 1,800 children have been cared for, nurtured, and educated by the dedicated professionals at Vajira Sri.
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| Project |
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Project Cost |
- The total cost of the project (includes construction and fixtures & fittings but excludes furniture) is approximately US$225,000..
- Phase One of the construction, ground floor and concreting of first floor, is now complete.
- The facility will provide classroom and sleeping facilities for over 200 children between the ages of 10 and 18 years.
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- The total cost of the project (includes construction and fixtures & fittings) is approximately US$225,000.
- To date the SLC has been able to raise approximately US$50,000 from “friends and families”. SLC is in need of an additional US$175,000 to see the project through to completion.
- Vajira’s current income sources are largely based on the generosity of local families:
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