The Asian tsunami on the 26th December 2004 killed over 40,000 people in Sri Lanka. Thousands of those missing were never recovered. Many of the small, coastal villages in southern and eastern Sri Lanka were completely destroyed.

Over a million people were left homeless. Thousands were destitute. "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" has been active since the day of the disaster and we continue to provide support, rehabilitation, nutrition, education and shelter to those affected by the disaster.

How you can help?  

The RSL 2013 Calendar!

The RSL 2013 Calendar is still for sale at the fabulously reduced price of £5!! (plus £2.50 P&P). Please contact Clare at clare@rebuildingsrilanka.org.uk to purchase one, or many!

Happy New Year 2013!  We are now in year 9 of our work in Sri Lanka!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported our work so far.

“A special thanks to the RSL team in Sri Lanka for all their hard work, dedication and commitment. None of this work would be possible without their help and guidance”

Latest  RSL News

RSL are proud to announce that at the end of another  charity year once again over 95% of all our donors’ money has been spent  exactly how and where they intended when they donated it. It has gone directly  to benefit the people in Sri Lanka affected by extreme poverty, conflict,  disaster, homelessness, prejudice, poor educational facilities, neglect and  hunger. The RSL educational facilities go from strength to strength, in  particular the Library in Uragasmanhandiya, which has enrolled over 4,000  members who are visiting us from 68 different schools. It has been acknowledged  as the most comprehensive, best quality library outside the capital, Colombo.  On an average Saturday over 200 members check out books!

On January 19th  2012 RSL opened our 5th Library in Neluwa! Please visit the link below to see photos of  our ongoing work. http://bit.ly/rsl1110

In July 2012 boys and staff from Loughborough Grammar School visited some of the RSL projects. Please see the video below.

On January 19th 2013 RSL opened our 6th Library in Mathugama. Please see the opening day video below!

Rebuilding Sri Lanka is now in the NINTH year of  development work and we are beginning to see real improvements in the lives of  many Sri Lankans whom we have helped. It is important to acknowledge that there  is still a great deal of work to be done and that rehabilitation will take many more  years. It is impossible to do this work without the help and generosity of our  donors and RSL would like to thank you all so much for your ongoing support and  concern. Together we are making a real difference.

Rebuilding Sri Lanka was founded by a group of  individuals and families who were staying in Sri Lanka at the time of the  tsunami in 2004. Although we were safe, we saw devastation to human life, the  environment and buildings that was beyond description. We are united by a love  of Sri Lanka and its people and a desire to help in the rebuilding of part of  the country and to enable the people there to re-establish their lives.

RSL is a UK registered charity – number 1109622. We  have received donations from friends and families around the world. Many  individuals, schools, businesses and clubs have generously given their time and  money to our appeal. To date the amount is GBP 1,200,000!!! Any further  donations will be very gratefully received. OUR APPEAL IS STILL OPEN.  The need for help is still extremely important.

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A Special Thank you

Rebuilding Sri Lanka would like to thank the many 'Unsung Heroes' who have worked so hard behind he scenes.