HelpSriLanka is dedicated to assisting the Sri Lankan victims of the December
2004 tsunami. Read more about who we are.
Volunteering
Individuals who are interested in devoting a month to living and working in
Sri Lanka, contact us for details.
Contribute
There are several ways you can help. Right now the most important way is to
make a donation. Make a secure donation using
PayPal and help us continue our work.
Progress Made
A letter to our donors. Please read our report
to share in our success so far.
Donors
A list of those who have helped us make this possible.
Our contributers have helped with financial and supply donations.
Photo Gallery
A collection of photos from the volunteers. See the village grow from our perspective.
In December, 2004 the eastern and southern coastline of Sri Lanka was
struck by a devastating Tsunami caused by an earthquake near the coast
of Indonesia. Many thousands of Sri Lankans died in the disaster and
the area of the coastline shown in red on the map at left was largely
destroyed, in some places as far inland as 3 or 4 miles!
How You Can Help: Information on making a contribution to HelpSriLanka.us
Rebuilt 54 tsunami destroyed homes, and repaired 6 tsunami damaged homes.
Built a playground and 2100 square foot Community Center to educate the children.
Built an enclosed shower stall with a water tank for children/ women in the village.
Provided health care for over 4000 tsunami victims in February and March of 2005.
Provided over 10,000 meals to the villagers in March 2005.
Opened savings trust Bank accounts for 120 children in the village.
Provided School Uniforms, Shoes and Supplies to all the children in the village.
Sent 113 US volunteers to build/teach/bond in the village since January 2005.
HOWEVER, WE STILL NEED TO:
Rebuild 11 tsunami destroyed homes @ $3,000 US dollars to a total of $33,000.
Repair 20 tsunami damaged homes @ $1,000 US dollars to a total of $20,000.
Plaster and Paint nearly 100 homes that may cost about $20,000 US dollars.
Provide 100 homes a fan to ward off flies may cost $10,000 US dollars includes wiring.
Accordingly, we need $ 83,000 US dollars to finish the project. Your contribution is warmly appreciated and 100% of it will go directly to rebuild our chosen village in Sri Lanka. You may contribute directly at www.HelpSriLanka.us Paypal site or send a check written to HelpSriLanka.us in the enclosed stamped envelope.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and for the tax deductible donation. Volunteers and masons at work.
Contribute
There are several ways you can help. Right now the most
important way is to make a donation in one of these ways:
You can send a check by mail to:
Help Sri Lanka
Evan Balasuriya
3140 Chowen Ave South #333
Minneapolis, MN 55416
You can also make a secure donation by clicking on the PayPal
button.
