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Sarvodaya received a donation from Mrs. Tamara Bailey and friends from Vacouver, Canada, who cooked up a storm to provide relief to those who suffered from the tsunami in December..

Thomas Tighe, President and CEO of Direct Relief International, U.S.A. visited the Sarvodaya Headquarters on 26th April 2005 to meet with Sarvodaya staff to plan out long term collaboration between the two organizations…

I joined Sarvodaya in Sri Lanka a few days ago as a professional volunteer consultant for six months and yesterday was my first experience in the field, witnessing first hand Sarvodaya’s village movement and programme of post-Tsunami rebuilding and rehabilitation…

Housing is an important component of the Sarvodaya Tsunami reconstruction programme. In the 1st Phase of the House Reconstruction Programme, we are aiming to complete 1176 houses and we have already started our construction works in the districts of Galle and Kalutara…

At today’s National Awakening Council Rick Brooks of Sarvodaya USA spoke to those assembled. His message may be somewhat informative to those supporting Sarvodaya abroad, especially his emphasis on a personal connection for donors abroad. Mr. Brooks said that the experience of Sarvodaya USA was of waves of compassion, not solicitation of donations. He said […]

These are the meetings from a February 19th Council Meeting. It’s a bit late, but the depth of information is good. The meeting chaired by Ms.Udani Mendis started with a few minutes of meditation. Annex 1 gives the names of those attending the meeting. Matters Arising include Fisherfolk Policy, 5R Progress, Shanthi Sena Volunteers, Rebuilding, […]

On behalf of our sisters, brothers and children affected by the tsunami disaster and those of us who stood in solidarity with them I extend to all of you our love and heartfelt thanks for all the spiritual, moral, financial and in kind support you have given to Sarvodaya so far and are expecting to give in the future. Now we are ready to submit specific projects if you are prepared to fund them…

On the path to Deshodaya: moving from Phase I to Phase II of the 5R program February 2, 2005 Colombo, Sri Lanka: Dr. Ariyaratne addressed all Sarvodaya field workers today, and spoke about Sarvodaya’s plans for long-term rehabilitation and reawakening of tsunami-affected people. What follows is a synopsis of his talk. The first phase of […]

These ladies, of Belliwate village, Matara, lost family members and their homes. The foundation of a house (in the background, on the left) is all that remains of one of the homes. In spite of the tragedy that befell them, they say, “we feel strong with Sarvodaya.”

by Jeevan Ariyaratne It was nothing but destruction whereever you looked. I did not have any other option than to drive to Beruwala and look for my brother-in-law and his friends who were holidaying at a beach bungalow. Last communication with him was around 2 in the afternoon. They were still on a roof top […]