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Tsunami and Aftermath
Providing immediate relief
In Weligama homeless villagers from the villages took refuge at several temples and in the temple closest to Barberyn there were about one thousand people. We could see that the temple was not up to the task of preparing the dry rations that we were giving them So we took over the task of cooking and distributing the food as well. As the people started moving back to their houses, we distributed dry rations to those who could cook them selves. Each household was also provided with cooking utensils and mats and pillows and garden implements. The Government started giving dry rations and we have been supplementing this with vegetables and milk supplements for children below 3 years. The funds collected from Barberyn resident guests were used for this purpose .
Barberyn staff and guests helping with the distribution of food and children having the food.
Villagers receiving food and utensils
Cooking utensils being gathered at Barberyn Beach
Family packs and Coconut scrapers ready to be given
Distributing cooking utensils.
Giving and receiving
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