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First Sinhala Buddhist School in Sri Lanka needs urgent help !

Helplanka UK PRESS RELEASE

Helplanka UK, a registered charity helping children in Sri Lanka for the last 3 years has been asked to assist in the repair and running of Sri Dhammasara Piyartatne Maha Vidyalaya Dodanduwa in the Southern Province not far from Galle.

The charity is appealing to all Buddhist lay people in the UK to donate directly to Helplanka so we can provide educational assistance, teachers and also undertake urgent repairs to the school which is in disrepair. Founded in 1869, the school is a historically important establishment which was built under the patronage of Colonel Henry Steel Olcott.

Currently the school has 191 pupils and 16 teachers but Helplanka would like to restore the school to its former glory with the help of UK donors and plans to visit the school in March and July 2008 with volunteers to teach English and start the process of renovation once funds are collected .

Donations can be made direct to Helplanka by cheque or direct debit to Helplanka Cooperative Bank sort Code 089299 Account No : 65172889. Please giftyou're your donation and state Piyaratne Dodanduwa . All donations will be acknowledged and feedback as to the progress of the project will also be given.

Please Help Us to Help Them continue as a school and also keep Buddhist learning alive in this very important school.

ABOUT HELPLANKA

HelpLanka is a charity (Reg no 1110306) which was formed in January 2005 to specifically help children affected by the tsunami. Chief Executive, Sam Goonetillake and 6 other Trustees, all Sri Lankan living in the UK, have sent aid to affected areas and have started a programme of educational assistance and rebuilding.

For further information, please visit: www.helplanka.co.uk tel 07963 331138

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