Projects

Building and repairing houses

We have funded six families to rebuild houses in Unawatuna. Eight other families are carrying out major repairs to their homes with our support. Initially it cost £2,300 to build a two-bedroom house but building costs are have risen. Each family was responsible for their building work but were assisted by a qualified engineer who monitors progress at each stage. They will be able to extend their properties as they get back on their feet again.

The Gunesekera family outside their new house in Baddegama

Twelve families have now completed their repair work and are settling into their new homes. They all look impressive and the families are very happy to have their homes back. Two of the families decided that they did not want to live near the sea anymore and their children suffered from nightmares. They were lucky enough to have some family land away from the sea that they could build on. The other families have built on the original site of their homes.