Stories of Tsunami Survivors: Two Years Later

Tsunami Survivors:

Children Receiving Scholarship Support

Gnanindu, Age 5	Hasanthi, Age 10		Sandhya, Age 13

Shihara, Age 12		Wasana, Age 12

“Other NGOs build house and go away Sarvodaya Stays with Us”
- Harith Priyasath

Mr. Priyasath, plumber by profession, is a community leader. He recently moved to a model-eco village built and designed by Sarvodaya in Lagoswatta.

"Without Sarvodaya, I would be like a beggar”
-Renuka Damayanti

Renuka grew up with Sarvodaya. As a child she went to Sarvodaya pre-school, now she is a teacher at Sarvodaya pre-school in eco-village.

“I was reborn with Sarvodaya”
- W.M.D. Mendis

Mr. Mendis is a teacher of traditional dance. He is overwhelmed with gratitude to Sarvodaya. Soon, he is planning on moving to a new house being built with Sarvodaya USA support.

"I don't have words to express my sincere gratitude to Sarvodaya"
- Anusha Sanjeewani

Life has been challenging for Mrs. Sanjeewani. Her husband was disabled in an accident and tsunami took away all their properties. With Sarvodaya support, they are beginning a new life.

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