World Vision Update - Sri Lanka
I am Deepthi Silva, manager, writing from Horowpothana ADP, which is located in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. I am grateful and deeply honored to say thank you for what you have been to your sponsored child and to our communities through out your sponsorship. Especially "Thank you" for standing with us during last year at the time of our difficulty, (flash flood situation). Because, World Vision's presence in the area was deeply felt and touched more than ever by the children, communities and all other stake holders as well during the year since it beyond doubt proved "A friend in need is a friend indeed." This presence was made possible by God's love channeled through your compassionate love and sharing. So praise and glory is to God and our thankfulness to you.
Last year two significant things happened within our programme; first is the blessing we got to stay among the community which opened the doors of change and transformation to ourselves and the second was the disastrous flood our community experienced after 50 years. The torrential rains which prolonged for weeks created huge floods and brought disaster to thousands of livestock, thousands acres of paddy field, houses of the poorest collapsed and many became homeless. Being among the Horowpothana community we could be faithful to our core value, 'We are responsive' and immediately coordinated with relevant authorities and fed the hungry, provided shelter to the homeless, looked after the sick and consoled the grieving. And it was not the end, long term, sustaining interventions were integrated to our existing program; seed paddy was provided resulting bumper harvest in next season, agriculture roads were renovated, irrigation canals and anicuts were constructed, cows were provided and we supported to construct and renovate houses destroyed by floods etc. In short, hope was kept alive.
Dear sponsor this was made possible with your sacrifices and again and again our community was reminded if not for the funding received from World Vision United States these things would have been impossible. Reflecting on the year we see how these all brought peace, zeal and commitment to the mission was ignited by the things 'that breaks the heart of God', the great word of our founder. The transformation that is being happening individually and as a team is amazing. We have nothing but to praise and thank God. We experienced how human dignity is being restored among and within the poorest of the poor and marginalized of the community by our interventions. One such livestock farmer has said "I feel human," so your continuous support do encourage our walk and work among the poor--supporting them to restore their lost dignity as our Master and Lord Jesus did in the land of the Palestine.
Dear Sponsor what we have to offer you, "Truly I say to you as you did it to one of least of these my brethren, you did it to me" Matthew 25:40
Thanking you, Your's faithfully,
Deepthi Silva
I am Deepthi Silva, manager, writing from Horowpothana ADP, which is located in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. I am grateful and deeply honored to say thank you for what you have been to your sponsored child and to our communities through out your sponsorship. Especially "Thank you" for standing with us during last year at the time of our difficulty, (flash flood situation). Because, World Vision's presence in the area was deeply felt and touched more than ever by the children, communities and all other stake holders as well during the year since it beyond doubt proved "A friend in need is a friend indeed." This presence was made possible by God's love channeled through your compassionate love and sharing. So praise and glory is to God and our thankfulness to you.
Last year two significant things happened within our programme; first is the blessing we got to stay among the community which opened the doors of change and transformation to ourselves and the second was the disastrous flood our community experienced after 50 years. The torrential rains which prolonged for weeks created huge floods and brought disaster to thousands of livestock, thousands acres of paddy field, houses of the poorest collapsed and many became homeless. Being among the Horowpothana community we could be faithful to our core value, 'We are responsive' and immediately coordinated with relevant authorities and fed the hungry, provided shelter to the homeless, looked after the sick and consoled the grieving. And it was not the end, long term, sustaining interventions were integrated to our existing program; seed paddy was provided resulting bumper harvest in next season, agriculture roads were renovated, irrigation canals and anicuts were constructed, cows were provided and we supported to construct and renovate houses destroyed by floods etc. In short, hope was kept alive.
Dear sponsor this was made possible with your sacrifices and again and again our community was reminded if not for the funding received from World Vision United States these things would have been impossible. Reflecting on the year we see how these all brought peace, zeal and commitment to the mission was ignited by the things 'that breaks the heart of God', the great word of our founder. The transformation that is being happening individually and as a team is amazing. We have nothing but to praise and thank God. We experienced how human dignity is being restored among and within the poorest of the poor and marginalized of the community by our interventions. One such livestock farmer has said "I feel human," so your continuous support do encourage our walk and work among the poor--supporting them to restore their lost dignity as our Master and Lord Jesus did in the land of the Palestine.
Dear Sponsor what we have to offer you, "Truly I say to you as you did it to one of least of these my brethren, you did it to me" Matthew 25:40
Thanking you, Your's faithfully,
Deepthi Silva
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