J982N Sri Lanka Displaced Children's Development Project

We believe that in order for children to reach their full potential in life, they need a safe and supportive environment around them.

This project aims to support and empower displaced children and young people through quality education (primary, secondary and tertiary), improved healthcare, adequate subsistence (food, clothing, accommodation, water, sanitation and recreation), a safe family-like living environment, and ongoing developmental support (physical, emotional, mental and intellectual). The project focuses on three main elements: empowerment, capacity building and sustainability.All of our children come from the Tamil minority ethnic group that has been discriminated against for many years. These children have been displaced for a number of reasons including, death of parents, parents working abroad, parents getting remarried, and parents not being able to provide for their families.

Major Objective

To support and empower displaced children and young people through quality education (primary, secondary and tertiary), improved healthcare, adequate subsistence (food, clothing, accommodation, water, sanitation and recreation), a safe family-like living environment, and ongoing developmental support (physical, emotional, mental and intellectual).

Goal One

Have a functioning farm that contributes to the ongoing sustainability of the project.

We want to develop a coconut plantation, plant mango trees, begin a piggery and construct a chicken coop.

Goal Two

Establish avenues to train and empower young people as they transition to independent life.

We want to train young people in agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry, baking and sewing.

Goal Three

Empower displaced and disadvantaged Sri Lankan children through education, developmental support and a safe living environment.

We want children and staff to thrive in a family-like environment, with sound care, support and educational opportunities.