Dambana School, Sri Lanka
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The Rotary e-club of district 9790 has partnered with the Rotary Club of Badulla to sponsor the indigenous school of Dambana in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Pieter has worked closely with the school to facilitate donations and improvements for the students and the villagers of the local indigenous Vedda Village.
Visit Dambana with Pieter on The Southern Tour 22nd June - 7th July 2024 |
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Water and Sanitation for Dambana School
The Rotary E-Club has provided fresh running water and renovated three toilet blocks in the indigenous school of Dambana, located in central Sri Lanka. The school, which has operated for 34 years, has never had fresh running water. Our E-Club joined with our sister Rotary Club of Badulla in Sri Lanka to drill down 60 metres through solid rock to find the best source for water. Concrete troughs containing water taps were then installed at four points around the school grounds.
As well the freshwater facilities, club members renovated three toilet blocks, including a lockable toilet for female students. Running water was also provided to all the toilets. This project has not only helped the school, but has also been a benefit to the nearby villages. When their wells run dry, villagers can access water in the school grounds.
Club member Pieter Siebel has spent many hours working on this project in collaboration with our sister club the RC of Badulla, Sri Lanka. The Dambana school is located in central Sri Lanka and had fallen into disrepair over many years. With the help of Rotary grants and assistance from the RC of Badulla, we were able to renovate the toilet block and build a fresh water well. This has enabled students to return to the school in greater numbers, particularly young girls. The updated sanitary conditions has now ensured that students can safely attend school and concentrate in their studies. The local villagers also use the new water well.
Thanks to the dedicated members of the Rotary e Club 9790 and the Rotary club of Badulla 3220.
As well the freshwater facilities, club members renovated three toilet blocks, including a lockable toilet for female students. Running water was also provided to all the toilets. This project has not only helped the school, but has also been a benefit to the nearby villages. When their wells run dry, villagers can access water in the school grounds.
Club member Pieter Siebel has spent many hours working on this project in collaboration with our sister club the RC of Badulla, Sri Lanka. The Dambana school is located in central Sri Lanka and had fallen into disrepair over many years. With the help of Rotary grants and assistance from the RC of Badulla, we were able to renovate the toilet block and build a fresh water well. This has enabled students to return to the school in greater numbers, particularly young girls. The updated sanitary conditions has now ensured that students can safely attend school and concentrate in their studies. The local villagers also use the new water well.
Thanks to the dedicated members of the Rotary e Club 9790 and the Rotary club of Badulla 3220.
School Volleyball Team
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The Rotary Club proudly donated a full set of uniforms to the Dambana School Volleyball Team! On this journey of empowerment, we believe in nurturing young talents and providing them with the tools they need to shine. Through this initiative, we're not just donating uniforms; we're providing these young athletes with a sense of pride, confidence, and the motivation to excel both on and off the court.
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Whiteboards and Learning Materials
The Rotary e-Club have provided Dambana School with essential learning materials and resources. Through the thoughtful contribution of Walter and Faye Vandenberg, we were able to provide the school with much-needed whiteboards and accessories.
Many thanks to John and Noelene Pyle who have also assisted with the donation of a laser printer, as well as ongoing costs of toner and printer. This has allowed the school to print text books and resources for classrooms.
Many thanks to John and Noelene Pyle who have also assisted with the donation of a laser printer, as well as ongoing costs of toner and printer. This has allowed the school to print text books and resources for classrooms.
Aadavassi Language Project
In collaboration with the Badulla Rotary club, the Kandy Rotary club and the Uva Wellissa Rotaract club we have initiated a program to record the language of Sri Lanka's indigenous Vedda people.
Aadavassi, is a spoken language that has never been formally produced in book form. Due to inter-marriage with the local Sinhala people and changing lifestyles, the language is only spoken by a few people and is in danger of being lost.
We are undertaking a project to produce a dictionary of the language in Sinhala, English and Tamil which will be available as a teaching resource into the future.
We gratefully acknowledge the generous assistance of Vedda chief Uruwaruge Wannialetto and his people in this project.
Aadavassi, is a spoken language that has never been formally produced in book form. Due to inter-marriage with the local Sinhala people and changing lifestyles, the language is only spoken by a few people and is in danger of being lost.
We are undertaking a project to produce a dictionary of the language in Sinhala, English and Tamil which will be available as a teaching resource into the future.
We gratefully acknowledge the generous assistance of Vedda chief Uruwaruge Wannialetto and his people in this project.
