As of November, 2005, TR-RSL has completed three Tsunami recovery projects, provided aid to the ongoing need of the Child and Youth Development Center (PINF) in Galle, and is still hoping to provide funding for two additional projects. With the immense domestic aid needs due to the Katrina disaster here in the U.S., fundraising for the Tsunami disaster has understandably been difficult. TR-RSL will keep trying and is hoping for help from the Sri Lankan expatriate community of North America.

New to the TR-RSL website is the addition of photos from the Pradeep family regarding their newly completed roof and also a series of shots from Ajith Bandula documenting the process of cement block construction in his newly completed workshop in Kahawa. Note the photo of Ajith’s young son standing in the ruins of their once beautiful family home which is adjacent to the coastal road. Hopefully, the rejuvenation of Ajith’s business will have a ripple effect of prosperity through the local area.

Also, TR-RSL is still looking for student volunteers to travel to Sri Lanka and work at the Child and Youth Development Center in Galle. TR-RSL will work with Dr. Jayasena, the founder of the CYDC, to insure a rewarding experience for all those interested in this worthwhile project. Any and all interested should respond to this website.

Again, many thanks to all the generous donors to TR-RSL.