Christine our trustee was invited by Reverand Meewallawe Dhammananda from the Khettarama Social Service Foundation to visit Kurunegala in Sri Lanka where she received a very warm welcome with ALALA's project to build a sustainable orphanage.
At the government office with Mr Herath the architect, Rev. Thero and Mr Karunasinghe, where Buddhists, Christians and Muslims work in harmony.
In the office of Mr Patrick Karunasinghe, Chairman of the local government authority.
The official document for their full cooperation and contribution of 30% of the costs.
Thanks to Jake from Eco-Logic in North Laines in Brighton who raised £800 running in the Brighton marathon.
Thanks to Zu Studios in Lewes who raised nearly £300 at their raffle.
Thanks to all the customers of our charity shop.
Visit to the Buddhist temple where some children of the tsunami have chosen to become Buddhist monks.
Discussion with Mr Wasantna K.J. Premathilake, director general of the development authority, looking at ALALA's plan for the sustainable orphanage.
Solar power, handicraft workshops, permaculture garden and ecostructure have been agreed.
Although 3 pieces of land were offered for the project we've chosen Khettarama temple.
We were very touched by this unfinished (due to lack of finance) orphanage of Rev Meewallawe.
We have assessed the space and decided it's suitable for our project and it will provide accommodation for 25 orphan children.
