Haiti
2018: To bring positive enthusiasm. To make mindful decisions.
Each year all around the world people come together and experience the first moments of the first day of the New Year with enthusiastic and joyful celebrations. As the fireworks light the night skies, music and singing echo the whole planet. Dancing, hugs and kisses connect people to one another as the book…
Read MoreHonor from the Commander of Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti
Humanitarian Mission to Haiti
On March 26th, 2010 I made a four day visit to the earthquake devastated island of Haiti. I was hosted by the Sri Lankan Battalion of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Haiti. During my stay I visited hospitals, orphanages, and refugee camps in several cities. Over the years I have visited many natural disaster sites…
Read MoreHelping the Orphans
After visiting many local orphanages at the recommendation of the military, I chose two sites in the Leagone area that could benefit from my visit. We were able to provide these two orphanages with essential care packages that included exercise books, pens, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps, and other needed items. Prior to my arrival in Haiti,…
Read More500 Pairs of Reading Glasses
In my initial inquires about what was needed in Haiti, I found out that there is a big need for reading glasses. In preparation, I brought 500 pairs of reading glasses with me. When I arrived however, in spite of our best efforts we could not find an eye doctor or an optician to examine…
Read MoreWith Peacekeepers in Haiti
The Sri Lankan Military has been involved in the peacekeeping mission in Haiti for over five years. A brigade consisting 850 men from the Sri Lankan Army, Navy and Air Force are stationed in five different camps and serve as peacekeepers in a large area. When I informed them of my upcoming visit to Haiti,…
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