Wasana
Age: 12
Education: 7th grade
Goal: To become a doctor
Wasana lost both of her parents, an
elder sister and younger brother to the tsunami. They were walking
along Galle road to catch a bus, when the tsunami swept away the
entire family. Two other relatives were also caught in the waves.
Wasana and her elder brother now live with their grandmother.
Grandmother, age 70, is fragile and osteoporosis makes it difficult
for her to work.
Before the tsunami, it was Wasana's father whose income sustained
the entire family. Now, paying bills is a challenge. A generous
donor, from Colombo, helped rebuild the house. But, it's a challenge
finding enough money to survive. Life would be more difficult were
it not for Sarvodaya Suwasetha's support. With Sarvodaya USA's
financial support, Wasana receives a monthly stipend of $15. Often,
that is the only money they see these days. Suwasetha volunteers and
staff, trained in community based rehabilitation visit Wasana and
her family every month. They share joy and sorrow and try to help
the family in every way possible. |
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Wasana at her school
Memory remains: family portrait |
