UNWG Projects
Sri Lanka
NY Sri Lankan Friendship MontessoryIt is a school for small children whose parents live in “border line” villages under terrorist threat in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing terrorist problems there. The parents want a safe haven for the children while they are out at work in the fields. This school provides the children with the security necessary, as well as a good educational foundation, thus raising well-balanced and intelligent children. They need funds for buildings, maintenance, furniture, supplies, feeding program and salaries for the teachers. Funded in 2007.
St. Martin's CrecheSupported since 2005. Day care center for 60 children of ages 1-5 years, whose mothers work as domestic help. Most of the children come form single parents. Funds are used for household needs, repairs and general maintenance of the center.
Viharamaha Devi Children's HomeSupported since 1978. Orphanage for 95 destitute girls, aged 2 to 18 years. They are given education, food and housing as well as medical care. Among other items, our funds have been used to upgrade the water system and toilet facilities as well as the draining system.
SASARA Rehabilitation CenterOrphanage, school, rehabilitation center, shelter for 200 disabled orphans