“Gamata Jalaya”

 

Water is Life

Welcoming Dr. Aelred Samarakoon

Traditional Oil Lamp

Traditional Oil Lamp

Dr. Aelred Samarakoon, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Samarakoon

Dr. Aelred Samarakoon

Water tank - Feb 2008

Base of the Tank

Ladder for the tank being prepared

The well

Well was donated by an Australian project

Water tank construction in progress

Water tank construction in progress

Water tank construction in progress

Location where the well will be built

Work at the Water Tank Site started on 13th April 2007

Work at the Water Tank Site started on 13th April 2007

Work at the Water Tank Site started on 13th April 2007

Longest lonely mountain in Sri Lanka "Galkiriya" is part of the Mudiyannegama village

Harvesting season

Historical "Awkana" is only about 15 miles from the village.

and Anuradhapura is about 30 miles.

 

Please contact Wasala Bandara for more details @ wasala@lakbima.com or call 917-847-8077

Please write checks payable to: United Sri Lanka Society of New York  (Please write "Water Project" in the memo field of the check)

United Sri Lanka Society of New York (USLSNY) is a US based 501 (c) status non-profit organization without any governmental, religious or political affiliations.