Project 001.1 (completed)

Emergency support for Sewalanka Foundation's tsunami appeal

What did my donation go towards?

The purchase of textbooks and photocopying of final year high school student notes that had been lost in the tsunami.

Who did 001 partner with?

This project saw 001 work with Sewalanka Foundation, a Sri Lankan development non-government organisation established in 1993.

Sewalanka aims to enhance the capacity of rural communities to democratically identify and address their own development needs and to provide services that contribute to economically viable, socially just and ecologically sustainable development of Sri Lanka.

Sewalanka has vast local experience in building infrastructure such as schools, roads, wells and toilets, managing micro-finance programs, supporting local sustainable agriculture and fisheries, education programmes and peace development.

Sewalanka Foundation is registered under the Sri Lankan Charities Registration Act, Registration Number L16806.

Who implemented the project?

Within minutes of the tsunami striking the coastline Sewalanka Foundation staff, in eleven coastal districts, began responding to the immediate emergency needs of the people worst affected.

During the first week local field-staff utilised every capacity and asset at their immediate disposal to assist bereaved and displaced families.

Sewalanka Foundation now has an even greater need to deliver long-term support and rehabilitation to tsunami affected communities throughout the country. For more information: www.sewalanka.org

What was 001's financial support?

Funds raised by 001 totalled over Au$8000. This money was transferred directly to the Sewlanka Foundation’s tsunami appeal in February, 2005.