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Bodhi Education Programme
Small Beginnings
Education was an important aspect of discussions with the guests and Barberyn Management that took place after the Tsunami. Some guests supported the idea of helping the schools in the area. While food and clean drinking water was the priority in the aftermath of the Tsunami, some of the guests staying at Barberyn Beach felt that a bright and comfortable school environment would provide a happy place for kids who have been affected by disaster and tragedy. Providing educational opportunities had always been of interest to the Barberyn management and there was consensus that education was an important aspect of rehabilitation and renewal of hope, and should be pursued further. Barberyn guests suggested a name for the project "The Bodhi Programme".
Guests at Barberyn Beach formed a team to visit one of the schools adjacent to the resort “Mahanama Kanishta Vidyalaya” in Gurubabila, and drew some preliminary plans. This school project idea could not be further developed as it was taken over by the government for a temporary shelter for the homeless.
Barberyn started discussing with the Central Government and the Provincial Government authorities and the Education Department on the best way to go about the school help project, which was close to the hearts of many of us. We also asked the authorities for recommendations on which schools to assist.
Several "Friends of Barberyn" who heard about the idea contributed funds and stated their preference that the funds be used for the school related projects. The work on the school projects thus commenced with these contributions, and when a few corporate donors contributed funds the projects were expanded and further information on the specific projects are available through the links below:
A) Dharmaraja Vidyalaya School Renovation and Expansion School
Summary | Details
B) Jinaraya Junior School, Weligama - Renovation and Expansion
Summary | Details
C) Pre School in the village of Jothi Koratuwa
: Summary | Details
D) Pre School at Kaddabaddagama
: Details
E) Guests involvement in Schools
: Details
F) School Exchanges
: Details
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