Palmera Projects
Sri Lanka
Palmera focuses its development and relief efforts in the war torn areas of Sri Lanka. The North Eastern regions of Sri Lanka has been the victim of one of the longest running wars in South East Asia which has claimed the lives of over 65,000 people and displaced over 800,000. Since the war was officially declared over on 19 May 2009 the humanitarian situation has deteriorated. Currently, over 300,000 people are in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps with insufficient access to food & water.
Palmera is currently working in the region to deliver emergency relief to the IDP camps. We continue to support sustainable development projects throughout Sri Lanka to rebuild livelihoods and empower communities to break free from the poverty cycle Palmera works with reputable international and local NGO’s in order to deliver aid in the regions.
Livelihood assistance for returning IDP’s in northern Sri Lanka
Returnees urgently require livelihood materials to replace what was destroyed in the conflict and to start the rebuilding of their lives after the conflcit.
Construction Of Temporary Shelters for IDP returnees
As part of the resettlement process there was an immediate need to undertake construction of temporary shelter for 125 families returning to their original houses in Manalkadu. Manalkadu is a fishing village in Vadamarachchi East, on the East coast of Jaffna Peninsula.
Water Filtration Project - June 2009
Recent events in north-eastern Sri Lanka has led to the displacement of 300,000 people who are currently being held in camps. There is a signifcant requirement for clean drinking water in these camps. Palmera Projects working with the SkyJuice Foundation are taking steps to address these needs.
Emergency Medical Supplies - Feb 2009
Palmera donated $5000 to the Centre for Childcare & Women’s Development in Vavuniya (North East of Sri Lanka). The money was used to purchase urgent medical supplies, following the escalation of the conflict in the region.
Greenhouse Livelihood Project 2006
The greenhouse project is a grass roots livelihood venture targeting the poorest women in Trincomalee that will promote economic stability and greater independence.
Housing Project 2005
This project set up proper homes for orphaned children to avoid these institutionalisation of the children. The homes were designed in clusters of chalets housing 15 girls each. The girls were raised in the normal home atmosphere with a Amma (mother) and sometimes Amammas (grandmother) giving them both a sense of family. The children were sent to nearby state schools.
Sen Cholai Orphange 2005
The project involved the construction of housing to accommodate 100 new orphans who had arrived following the devastating tsunami in December 2004. Sen Cholai is located in Vaani in the North of Srilanka and currently is housing over 400 girl orphans. The orphanage educates, feeds and provides shelter for the children and provides them the future that they would otherwise not have.
Palmera donated $30 000 via the Sen Cholai Childrens Fund. The project was managed in Sri Lanka by: Sen Cholai Orphanage