Project Scope

The original site consisted of an old home in Dutch style architecture with an extension on the side. Light of Lanka Foundation has built a new building to house 35 boys. The ext4ension to the old building will be removed and the existing Dutch house will be renovated and upgraded. As of September 2007 we have finished the construction of the new building and are beginning the renovation phase. The new building together satisfies not only the regulatory requirements (125 sq.ft are per child), but also compares with the expected standards of best facilities with:

• Dormitories (purpose built to provide individual private spaces in each section, see image below)
• Bedroom
• Dining hall
• Quarters for staff

The renovation of the existing house will provide:

• Study room
• Multimedia / ICT centre
• Small library
• Skills and creativity center

Together the buildings with the landscaped surrounds will provide:

• Adequate and basic play areas (indoor and outdoor)
• Pleasing surroundings – landscaped gardens with are for boys to play cricket

On successful completion of the home it will comfortably accommodate thirty six boys.

As part of Light of Lanka’s long term goals, we plan to encourage school programs between children in the orphanage and children in Australia. Our main objective is to create awareness and education amongst children, on different cultures and opportunities that exist in other countries.. We hope to do this through various creative and educational programs with local schools. The children in the orphanage will be exposed to 3 languages (English, Sinhala and Tamil) and all major religions (Buddhist, Hindu and Christian) of Sri Lanka. We also would like to provide the children with as much extra curricular activities and stimulation as possible, through various training programs, individuals volunteering their time and focused activities introduced from Australia.