This fund was created to help the children of Sri Lanka, who were orphaned as a result of the disastrous tsunami that occurred on December 26th 2004, which wiped out entire villages. Destroying the coastal communities along the coastlines of several countries in Asia that stood in its path.

Entire families were swept away to sea, their bodies consumed by the ocean, never to be seen again. The most vulnerable victims are the children. Children, who have been made homeless, left without a family to turn to. Children without a mother’s love to comfort them, and without a father’s hand to guide them. Imagine standing in the midst of this turmoil not knowing where your family is, or worse still, seeing your family being washed away by giant waves, knowing that they will never come back. News reports estimate that 40% of the dead are children and thousands more have been left homeless and orphaned.

News agencies are reporting that governments and aid workers fear that this huge number of displaced children will bring forth child traffickers, who will lure the children to go with them, with promises of food, clothing and shelter, only to sell these innocent victims to the highest bidder. At which time these children’s futures are sealed, who knows where they will end up. A life of servitude, prostitution, and crime are only a few of the tragic outcomes available to them.

This cannot be allowed to happen to these children.

The aim of this fund is to build an orphanage in Galle, Sri Lanka, to provide a stable home for these displaced children. The fund will provide emotional support, to help them cope with their bereavement. It is not just a case of providing food, shelter and clothing; a child needs direction both emotional and spiritual. The aim is to guide these children into adulthood so that they will become responsible citizens who contribute to society. The fund will maintain these children through to university. There is no telling how many future doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers and other professionals there are who have been orphaned right know. These children will never be able to reach their full potential if we don’t help them. These children are the most valuable assets for the future of Sri Lanka.