About Project SriLanka and this blog

Hi! We are Xinxin and Di studying in Durham University, UK. We have been trying extra hard to raise money for Project Sri Lanka - this is where your support goes to.

a) The project

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Project Sri Lanka 'aim to assist with both the reconstruction and regeneration of tsunami devastated communities in Southern Sri Lanka and also with the long term sustainable development of both coastal and inland villages... It has students and young people at the heart of it. It is underpinned by academic research and teaching...'
(exacted from the website <http://www.dur.ac.uk/project.srilanka/>)

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We both joined the project to help others - this simple. We know that a disaster doesn't last long but it's influence does, especially that to people - sometimes lasts for his whole life. Aids to these tsunami devastated villages should continue even when the tragedy has fade out on media. Project Sri Lanka has been providing help to these villages since 2005, immediately after the tsunami till now, non-stop. We are carrying it on.

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The project is totally based on fundraising. So every little amount gives us hope and courage, and these little amount altogether make changes happen. Each year, children are brought laughter by their family-like Durham brothers and sisters; schools are expecting assistance from their Durham partners; communities work with young volunteers from Durham to build learning facilities; men and women got equipment (such as boats) to revitalize their business... All these are brought to them by our money and our regular visits.

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Money Durham students raise will be supporting:
- Travel expenses during our providing assistance in Sri Lanka communities. This year, our group is staying in the village from 9 July to 20 August;
- Contribution to the community. This year, our group is supporting Moreketiara.

b) This blog

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For the benefit of raising £3000 and lots of good-will for continuing this long-term humanitarian project, we are going to climb Britain's highest mountain Ben Nevis. We have the courage both to complete the route and bring changes to Sri Lanka villages - and the courage is putting on weight because of your support!

Climbing 1344m is going to be a challenge to both of us - foreign country, unfamiliar long route and 8-10 hours' mountainwalk. PLUS, we are going to pick up all rubbish we catch sight of on our way down.

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This blog is created to publicise our mountain-climbing, to make people know about the Project and that the tsunami victims still need our continuous help, and of course, to update the fundraising. Please donate>>tell your friends>>follow our blog. Thanks!