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Tangalle School
Based in the South of the island, this school was devastated by the Tsunami. The children from the impoverished fishing families
are now in a new school but still need basic school supplies and a decent daily meal to continue their education.
Seeduwa
Based near the International Airport, this after school club caters for about 35 children. Again, the children are given a
daily nutritious meal and are provided with a range of activities, including English, music, dancing, singing and badminton
sessions. The mothers have learned to sew and the provision of a machine ensures they earn a small amount of money by sewing
items for sale. Some children have successfully won scholarships to slightly better schools and are provided with their bus
fare to enable them to attend. Small sums go a long way in this society.
Moratuwa
The after-school club in this school provides support for over 200 children who are from fishing families and were affected
by the Tsunami. The families are so poor that children as young as six are sent to work to earn a few rupees to help the families.
Providing them with a meal enables them to attend the club. The club provides the children with basic skills such as sewing,
woodworking and iron-work. They also learn to play musical instruments, to dance and sing and to speak English. Their mothers
are also trained in skills which enable them to earn a living by producing items for sale. Materials are provided.
 
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