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Leading
doctors treat 500 villagers at free health camp 26th
February 2007
More than 550 villagers received free
treatment from ten of Sri Lankas leading doctors at a health
camp organised by the National Stroke Association of Sri Lanka (NSASL)
and the Foundation of Goodnesss Rainbow Clinic.
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Pre-school
concert lights up the stage in Seenigama 6th
February 2007
More than 30 pre-school children took to the stage for a gala end
of year concert in the tsunami affected costal town of Seeigama,
Sri Lanka.
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Highgate School's
sponsored walk raises thousands 20th October
2006
A prestigious British school has raised more than GBP £53,500 for
the Foundation of Goodness (FoG) to support its work improving the
lives of children and the wider community of the Seenigama and Malawenna
region in Sri Lanka.
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Mission:
possible – FoG celebrates the 500th new and 400th restored
home 23-December-2006
The Foundation of Goodness (FoG) is celebrating handing over the
500th new and 400th restored home to villagers from Seenigama and
its surrounds, who suffered massive loses following the 2004 tsunami
disaster......
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Remembering the wave, rebuilding
the future – 2nd Tsunami Anniversary in Seenigama 26th December
2006 15-January-2007
Inscription:
Sri Kusumarama Viharaya
Sacred and blessed premises
This special place of worship is gratefully venerated in rememberance
of the 1000’s of lives that were saved on 26th December 2004.
The villagers of Seenigama extend their heartfelt gratitude for
being able to reach the sacred premises in time to escape possible
death from the tsunami whilst giving shelter to 750 villagers for
a period of 4 months.....
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A gift of light 18th
December 2006
Clutching his son's hand the father pleaded, with tears in his eyes
for lights in his home so that his son would no longer have to study
by kerosene lamp.....
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Seenigama sport reaches out to the region 11th
December 2006
Last month Seenigama Sports hosted its very first Regional Volleyball
Competition. Sports clubs from across the Galle District were invited
to take part in this debut event which we held at Seenigama School
on 28th October....
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SACRE COEUR 17th
August 2006
In early October Kushil Gunasekera, the Founder / Trustee of the
Foundation of Goodness flew to Australia to surprise his daughters
on their birthday....
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Guiding
our Children Towards Goodness 12th
October 2006
As the warm rays of the setting sun light up the KPMG LOLC village
with a soft glow in the early evening a small group of children
freshly washed and dressed, bearing flowers, incense and oil lamps
make their way to the Buddha Shrine in the village....
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Volunteer
Kindness from Melbourne 12th
October 2006
Despite the destruction caused by the tsunami the blessings that
it has brought have been many fold and varied. One such blessing,
to which no monetary value can be attached, has been...
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Seenigama
Devale Perahera 2006 29th
September 2006
From 1st to 7th September 2006, Seenigama celebrated its 39th Perehera,
the largest Perahera in the Galle District and one of the most famous
Peraheras in the Southern region...
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Sports
in August and September 27th
September 2006
Sports in August and September in Seenigama...
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Youths
Stumped Over Generosity 21st
September 2006
When the Foundation of Goodness talks of the skill and talent amongst
the rural village youth and their potential to excel if they follow
their passions and dreams...
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Rebuilding
Lives 14th
September 2006
Do you think another tsunami will come? It would be great if I didn't
have to wear my life jacket to bed anymore. I worry that the waves
might come while I'm sleeping...
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The Cruse
Family - A Tribute 6th
September 2006
The tsunami took the lives of my entire family, sparing myself,
my sister and our grandmother. Now, we are all that we have, but
we have to survive and move on...
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From Tears
to Pearls 31st
August 2006
The rebuilding of homes for the tsunami affected provides them with
the opportunity to restart their lives. This also provides them
with the opportunity to have a change of attitude towards life...
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Rekindling
Hopes 17th
August 2006
The following is a story about a gentleman who saw the plight of
villagers - not necessarily those affected by the tsunami, but those
with basic human needs...
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Pursuing
Passions in Jersey July
2006
These four young village men have just travelled outside of Sri
Lanka for the first time, for the purpose of their sport and with
the pride of representing their country...
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With Charity
in His Heart July
2006
Harry Solomons is a true example of a selfless, noble and charitable
character. A Sri Lankan born Australian resident, Harry was once
a top cricketer in his day...
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In
Recognition of a Seenigama Legend July
2006
Since the tsunami struck the shores of Seenigama, a vast array of
inspirational and admirable figures have passed through the region,
leaving their mark and brightening lives in their own special and
unique ways...
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The Waves that
Carried Us Across the Globe July
2006
Less than two years ago, the Foundation of Goodness existed as a
Sri Lankan charity on a very small scale. Seenigama, a coastal village
where the Foundation is based, was hardly on the map...
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Equitable
Endowments June
2006
Although the tsunami tragically swept away homes, lives and belongings,
it did so indiscriminately, as nature does, and so our hearts should
give...
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The True Power
of Compassion June
2006
As a young boy growing up in the small coastal village of Seenigama
in South West Sri Lanka, Kushil Gunasekera felt extremely lucky
and privileged that he had access to a good education...
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A Daily
Struggle June
2006
Three years ago, Ishara Buddhika was like any other child. Gradually
his ability to speak deteriorated and now, at six years of age,
he cannot speak a single word...
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Setting
a New Standard in Education June
2006
On Sunday 4th June, the new Lahiru Pre-School was opened in Seenigama,
in the grounds behind the current Foundation of Goodness Relief
Centre Secreteriat...
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Fame
Without the Fortune May
2006
A good friend of mine recently won a Gold Medal for Backstroke in
the 2006 Commonwelth Games in Melbourne. She lives comfortably in
a four-bedroom double-storey home with...
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Another
Welcomed Visit From Down Under May
2006
On 11th May, the Lord Mayor of the Perth City Council, Dr. Peter
Nattrass, along with his daughter, Lavinia, and Frank Crawley, the
Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Perth made a special visit to Sri
Lanka...
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A
Tribute to the Ritchie Family May
2006
This morning, when I turned on my mobile, there was a typical 'Stewart
Ritchie' message for me: Some good news to start the week...
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Empowering
Our Village Youth May
2006
The Foundation of Goodness is very excited about its three new Computer
and English Training Centres in the villages of Madampe, Telwatte
and Rathgama...
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A Wonderful
Gift From Victoria, Australia April
2006
On 19th April, the Premier of Victoria, Mr Steve Bracks, his wife,
Mrs Perry Bracks and other distinguished guests travelled to Seenigama
to give their blessing and join in on...
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A Fresh Start April
2006
Jointly funded by Lanka Orix Leasing Company (LOLC) and KPMG Ford
Rhodes, the recently opened estate is the largest of its kind in
the area to date...
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A Short
But Sweet Visit April
2006
On the 5th April, the Seenigama villagers and Foundation staff had
the pleasure of hosting the AVIVA Global Chairman...
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The Siri
Kavidhajatissa Daham Pasala April
2006
On the afternoon of the 5th March, the Siri Kavidhajatissa Daham
Pasala (Sunday School) at the Seenigama Village Temple was declared
opened in an elaborate ceremony...
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International
Women's Day March
2006
Women have an extremely vital role to play in today's society and
on 8th March, the world came together to celebrate, respect, discuss
and advance the role of women on...
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Home Sweet
Home March
2006
Under the initiative taken by the Lord Mayor Peter Nattrass of the
City of Perth ...
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Childrens
Events - Feb 2006 11th
March 2006
Continual supporters of the Foundation, Heather and Stewart Ritche,
have now brought us yet another unique source of funding ...
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Seven
Years of Community Development 4th
March 2006
On 3rd March 2006 at 5:57am, the Foundation of Goodness celebrated
its 7th year of community development ...
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A Dream
Come True 26th
February 2006
It is always so satisfying to witness those who lost almost everything
in the tsunami receive a brand new home ...
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Towards
a Rural Community Model 19th
February 2006
Almost seven years ago, things were quite different at the Foundation
of Goodness ...
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Entrepreneurship
in Seenigama 12th
February 2006
In January 2005, a group of Babson College students gathered to
discuss how they could help ...
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Maintaining
the Balance 5th
February 2006
Since its inception almost seven years ago, The Foundation of Goodness
has been involved in ...
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Setting
an Example in CSR 16th
January 2006
Rarely does one come across a corporate donor that wishes not only
to contribute financially to a cause, but ...
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Balancing
the Generosity 9th
January 2006
Over the past year, the magnanimous waves that have poured in to
the Seenigama region ...
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Looking
Ahead - One Year Since the Tsunami 27th
December 2005
An unbelievable year has passed since that fateful day when the
tsunami hit Sri Lanka ...
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The
True Spirit of Christmas 17th
December 2005
On 14th December, "Santa Claus" visited the Malawanne M V and Thotagamuwa
M V schools ...
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Cricketing
Legends Launch Laureus Project 9th
December 2005
Cricketing legends, Steve Waugh and Kapil Dev, officially launched
the Seenigama Sports project last week...
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To
Complete the Package 28th
November 2005
Whilst building a home is an amazing feat, a home is not complete
until it contains...
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Generosity
Knows No Limits 20th
November 2005
Undoubtedly one of the most enriching times that the region has
experienced...
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For the Children
and Their Future 13th
November 2005
The Foundation of Goodness is pleased to announce the kind and generous
sponsorship of the Aberdeen-Sri Lanka Link (ASL)...
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Engagements
and Livelihoods 6th
November 2005
Our friends and supporters Duncan Tate and Jody Brin gave us such
a wonderful...
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Commonwealth
Games Baton Passes Through Seenigama 31st
October 2005
The Commonwealth Games Queens Baton Relay is currently being passed
through ...
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We
Salute the Rotary District 5150 of San Francisco 31st
October 2005
The Foundation of Goodness salutes the Rotary District 5150 of
San Francisco, USA...
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HighGate
Touches the Hearts of Malawenna School Students 24th
October 2005
Over the past few months we have had tremendous support from Highgate
Pre-Preparatory School...
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Taking
Pride in Houses, Gardens and Walls 24th
October 2005
In order to thank the village and surrounding area for taking pride...
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Serving
Up Seenigama Sports 17th
October 2005
This month the Foundation of Goodness kicked off an exciting new
sports programme...
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New Industries
Provide New Incomes in Seenigama 17th
October 2005
Last week we opened a fantastic new factory in Seenigama...
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Seenigama
Honors Jillian Ray for a Year of Service and Friendship 10th
October 2005
On August 28th, the Villagers of Seenigama hosted a ceremony
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Chaminda
Vaas Opens Homes and Uplifts Spirits in Seenigama 10th
October 2005
Last weekend the number 2 ranked bowler in the world,
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A New Van to Help
Seenigama 4th
October 2005
The Foundation of Goodness has been gifted its first official vehicle
!
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Our
Salute to Australian Support 27th
September 2005
The Foundation of Goodness has been overwhelmed by support from
Australian individuals, businesses
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Shali
Runs with Hope 27
September 2005
Miss N.H. Samanmali or 'Shali' as she is known is a 10 year old
Seenigama girl
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Highlights
of the 7 months 19
September 2005
Houses Completed - Over 90 homes have been rebuilt
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A
Tribute to the Outstanding Volunteers 19
September 2005
Volunteers from near and far have made an incredible impact on the
rehabilitation
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Children
Requests Met TOTAL 13
September 2005
The Children's Committee has done a phenomenal job
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Update
on the 100 meter Zone Residents 13
September 2005
The tsunami has brought hardship to every family in Seengiama but
there is
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Positive
Feedback from Volunteers and Donors 12
August 2005
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Positive
Feedback from Medical Teams 12
August 2005
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Laureus
World Sport 15
July 2005
Seenigama featured in Laureus World Sport Awards
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Houses Houses 29
July 2005
Last weekend was one of our best on record as 16 families were recipients
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Mondo
Challenge 29
July 2005
As we have reported previously the Mondo Challenge organisation
has
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Proud
of our Progress 29
July 2005
The Foundation of Goodness staff, volunteers, Village Management
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Medical
Teams Offer World Class Treatment to Villagers 22
July 2005
The Foundation of Goodness Secretariat in Seenigama played host
to two world
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Charity
Evening Hosted by Muttiah Muralitharan 15
June 2005
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Support
for the Rainbow Clinic from International Relief and Development
(IRD) Sri Lanka 2 July 2005
The Seenigama Rainbow Clinic has flourished
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Young Donors
Making a Difference 29 May 2005
The Foundation of Goodness would like to highlight the generous
contribution of some of our youngest donors.
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Lefarge
Mahaweli Cement 28June 2005
The Foundation of Goodness would like to especially thank Lefarge
Mahaweli Cement
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Debra Colkett 15
June 2005
Dramatheapist from Funforlife talks about Seenigama
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Perth
community support for Seenigama Village Rebuilding 22
May 2005
Building Houses, Sports Development and Educational Assistance.
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Wesak Poya Day
Lights Up Seenigama 3 June 2005
The day of Wesak is the most important, beautiful and solemn of
the Buddhist
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MondoChallenge
Helping Seenigama 15 May 2005
The Foundation of Goodness is deeply appreciative to the Sri Lankan
branch of Mondo Challenge
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Rainbow Clinic Health
Seminars 26 May 2005
Dr Radhika and her colleagues have presented a wonderful idea for
improving the health
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Ian Botham
Visit 21 April 2005
The close links between the Foundation of Goodness and international
cricket
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Commencement
of 25 New Homes 1 April 2005
With the success of our first constructed house behind us we have
now embarked.
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SARAID 1
April 2005
The Foundation of Goodness would like to make special mention of
the wonderful
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Operation
Phoenix 1 April 2005
People all over the world have taken action to help victims of the
Tsunami,
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Children's
Update 5 May 2005
The Foundation of Goodness Children's Committee has delivered enormous
benefits to children in the Seenigama area. Rushmi Perera has worked
tirelessly with donors to deliver these amazing outcomes which have
dramatically improved the lives of the younger people at this difficult
time.
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Cricket
star Muttiah Muralitharan warns that post tsunami relief in Sri
Lanka needs to be stepped up 16
March 2005
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Rotary
Club of Colombo North 8 April
2005
Help give Children a Double Blessing
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American
Doctors Open Seenigama Clinic 12
March 2005
In a personal effort to help with relief and rehabilitation efforts,
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Sinhala
and Tamil New Year Brings Seenigama Together 21
April 2005
Seenigama was again alive with spirit over the "Avurudu" period,
from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 April.
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Foundation
and Villagers Celebrate Completion of First Sponsored House 28
March 2005
In a festive ceremony, complete with a parade of villagers,
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Village
Management Committee 12 March
2005
The set up of a "village management committee" was a major step
forward last week.
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Livelihoods 4
March 2005
Five cement block machines have been purchased and are being set
up in the village.
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Volunteers 1
April 2005
In a volunteer we are looking for committed and dedicated people
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In Kind
Donations 1 April 2005
The Foundation would like to make special mention of the following
Individuals and
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Scotsman's
Love for SriLanka helps Village School Get Back to Basics 16
March 2005
Scotland's Stewart Ritchie and his wife Heather first fell in love
with Sri Lanka when they arrived in April 1985.
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Arts
and Drama group helps Village Kids Cope 20
March 2005
A team from UK-based FUN FOR LIFE (www.funforlife.org)
is currently spending one month in Sri Lanka
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Shane
Warne Visit a Massive Success 3
March 2005
The Foundation of Goodness was enormously privileged
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Children’s
Needs 20 March 2005
Kushil and Rushmi met with the principals of the five schools in
the area
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International
Volunteers 28 March 2005
In addition to the vast number of local volunteers
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New York
Board of Trade Serendipidous Giving 20
February 2005
It is with enormous gratitude that we thank the New York Board of
Trade
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Disaster
Counseling 28 March 2005
The Foundation of Goodness has agreed to collaborate with a US mental
health organization called ‘Disaster Psychiatry Outreach’.
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Elderly
Needs – Spectacles 25 February
2005
The elderly committee identified that many people had lost their
spectacles and
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Women’s
Needs 14 February 2005
Underwear for 75 women was delivered by the women’s committee
volunteers.
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Update
6 February 2005
Seenigama Camp Winding Up for the Benefit of All : It is easy to
imagine how difficult it is for families to live with no privacy
and space for a long period of time. As such, the Foundation of
Goodness and village people have agreed that the camp run out of
the Seenigama Temple will be officially coming to an end by 15 February
2005.
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Update
22 January 2005
Kushil’s Bungalow Transformed : The Relief Centre Secretariat
has now been moved to Kushil’s Bungalow in Seenigama. Thanks
to the hard work of USAID and local volunteers Kushil’s bungalow,
has been cleaned is the new hub of communications and co-ordination
of relief in Seenigama.
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Update
15 January 2005
Cleaning: The most striking update in the Seenigama area is the
improvement in appearance of the villages as a result of the ‘clean-up’
project, facilitated through the Foundation of Goodness and the
USAID Office of Transition Initiates
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