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SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME IN SRI LANKA

We have started up a sponsorship programme for families with children and for the orphans that we visit when we return to Sri Lanka. Depending on the size of the family we have set a reasonable figure of £10 a month for a family of 4, or £15 for a family of up to 6 if anyone is interested in sponsoring they can get hold of A.R.C on 07781103369, Or you can make a donation through paypal, (see our donation page for details) A.R.C have a lot of families on their books and you will be able to choose your own child or children to sponsor, you will also get an opportunity to travel to Sri Lanka to visit your family.

Each child that is sponsored has their own bank account set up. Each sponsor will receive a letter and photo’s on a regular basis and will also get copies of their sponsored childs school report to show their progress.  A.R.C has a local Sri Lankan lady (Deepika) working for them, who is absolutely dedicated to the cause and is very highly thought of in Sri Lanka. She has opened bank accounts for all the children that has found sponsors so far, and the children cannot take money from the account without her signature, this safeguards their money in case anyone tries to get it out of their accounts. If the child needs anything for school or clothing they go to see Deepika and she takes them to get it. NO money is ever just handed to them as it would be taken from them. Their food is bought on a monthly basis so they never go short. As Deepika is on the ground over there this enables us to stay in Guernsey fundraising instead of travelling back and forward every couple of months which  wastes so much money that could be put to better use. Please see below just a few of the families that need your help. Thank you in advance of any help you may be able to offer.

This family lost their house on the day we were returning back to the uk. We dont have too many details but know that the house blew down in a gale and all they have left is a small kitchen which you can see behind them. The neighbours are letting them sleep at their houses but they are desperate to rebuild and would benefit from being sponsored if only for their food and clothing. £15 a month is all they need until they can get on their feet again.

Another family living in one of the smallest houses we've come across is in need of support to help with food, clothing and school equipment for the children. The family lost their house in the Tsunami. The father earns very little by buying fish at the market and then going inland to sell them for a profit. Some days he cycles 3km inland to try and sell the fish. The house is so small they can only fit a bed in it and all 5 sleep on it. We would like a sponsor who would kindly give £15 a month to help these people rebuild their lives.