Sri Lanka
In December 2004, an underwater earthquake off the coast of Sumatra caused a tsunami that eventually struck 13 countries and claimed more than 200,000 lives. Sri Lanka was one of those hard-hit countries, and it is still recovering today.
Heart to Heart has been part of the healing process in Sri Lanka. Not only did we deliver an airlift full of medical aid, food and water, but we also have exhibited “staying power” by becoming involved in the recovery and rebuilding process.
VOLUNTEER your time in Sri Lanka in May 2009
READ the Tsunami Report (January 2006)
WATCH the Tsunami Video
Building Capacity:
Heart to Heart is working with local partners near Colombo to address health disparities among underserved people. We are providing medical training to health workers, connecting them to other healthcare facilities in the area, and offering preventive health education as part of a broader community-health program.
Increasing Access:
By addressing community-health issues and working to build healthcare capacity, Heart to Heart is supporting medical outreach initiatives near Colombo to improve care among underserved people in Sri Lanka.
Responding to People in Crisis:
Heart to Heart is continuing to support hospitals and clinics in Sri Lanka with targeted relief supplies. We have been helping the island-nation recover and rebuild after the 2004 tsunami.
Strengthening Communities:
Heart to Heart is rebuilding lives and communities through initiatives that prepare teachers to inspire the next generation of students and projects that improve sanitation in Sri Lanka. We are also constructing multi-purpose community centers to provide a location for counseling, job training, and other educational activities.
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