Category Archives: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: a light in the darkness
Our partner Caritas EHED has been working with people affected by the civil war in Sri Lanka. Anbumaran, 32, tells us about how they helped him rebuild his life. Help us support people like Anbumaran around the world>> I used to … Continue reading
Sri Lanka floods: immediate relief
Father George Sigamoney from our partner Caritas Sri Lanka talks about the floods that recently hit Sri Lanka. Give to our emergency response fund>>
East Timor: Where is the development?
I have always felt very personally involved with the suffering of the East Timorese people when, after a UN-sponsored referendum in August 1999 had resulted in a massive 78% vote for independence, a terrible wave of violence engulfed the country. … Continue reading
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Tsunami: Five years on photogallery
Five years on from the Asian tsunami, people in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India have safer, more comfortable homes, secure jobs and are better prepared for disasters. Please light a candle in remembrance of those who died in the tsunami, … Continue reading
Sri Lanka: Moving on after tsunami
Spent the morning with a few people who in most cases lost everything to the tsunami but have since, with assistance from Caritas, got the tools and supplies they need to restart their businesses. Having seen much of the country … Continue reading
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