It was the afternoon of December 1st, 2009. The rain was falling lightly in the village of Thirappanmaduwa where we are busy constructing houses. I crossed a field and climbed a small hill to the reservoir dam accompanied by a contractor, two engineers, and Brigadier Napagoda. It was a very beautiful view. The reservoir that…

For the past few months we have been trying to extend our compassion to all who have been affected by the war in Sri Lanka. The devastation of war has far-reaching effects; everywhere we travel, people have been harmed and adversely affected in so many ways. This time we were able to turn our attention…

We do not often think of the destruction of war beyond its human cause. How often do we think of the serious damage done to nature? The consequences of war have a widespread impact. Bombs, land mines, military equipment and tanks not only destroy trees, plants, and wildlife, they pollute the environment. As part of…

In our projects to assist the displaced victims of war in Sri Lanka, we have found a way to help heal environmental wounds as well. As part of our contribution to preserve nature and protect the environment we are planning to renovate and rebuild two reservoirs that have been damaged and destroyed due to war.…

At the request of Col. Bandara, we were very happy to donate a hand carved black stone statue of Lord Ganesh, or Pulayar, to the Displaced Children’s Home in Zone Four of Manik Farm on October 23, 2009. More than two hundred war-displaced children, mostly Hindu, are sheltered in this particular government-run orphanage. Hindu temples…

We are looking for sponsors; homes already under construction. For thirty long years the Northern Province of Sri Lanka was under siege. The ordinary citizens of the North abandoned their traditional abodes and fled for life. After years of a disturbed existence they are now ready to go back to their villages. In the village…

In June of 2009 when I visited the IDP (internally displaced persons) camps in Vavnia, I personally experienced the difficulties the doctors as well as the patients had to go through because of lack of health care facilities. Temporary tents were used as health care centers and it was hot and dusty inside. Patients were…

I had just arrived in Colombo after having driven overnight to the northern city of Annuradhapura. The next morning I received a phone call from Col. Bandara who is in charge of security in Zones 4 & 5 of Manik Farm IDP Camps. He informed me of a rather desperate situation. Apparently they had just…