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.
"No one can do everything, but every one can do something"
(Trustee)
Clare Allen is a graduate of Middlesex University. She has travelled extensively around the world and has detailed knowledge of Sri Lanka where she married her husband William. She is a photographer and Yoga teacher as well as mother of the lovely Daisy (11).
(Trustee and Treasurer) William is the Finance Director of R&M Electrical Group Ltd, one of the largest independently owned Electrical Distributors in the UK. He has a wealth of experience in dealing with international trade and has travelled extensively in Asia and the Far East. William has visited Sri Lanka on numerous occasions and has detailed knowledge of the country. William married his wife Clare in Sri Lanka in 2004.
(Trustee and Charity Governance Specialist) Ruth Jones has worked in arts and youth arts for over 20 years. She has skills, knowledge and experience relating to fund raising, charity law, organisational development, and marketing as well as expertise in working with young people at risk, and international, national and local project planning and management. She has previously been Director of a national development charity, and a grant making trust, and is launching a specialist arts consultancy business in February 2006. Her published work includes “Get Sorted” – guide to project planning and fundraising in youth arts published by Artswork, and “Mapping Hidden Talent” a study of youth music activity in the UK published by the National Youth Agency for The Princes’ Trust. She has two daughters and twin grandsons, and is a performing musician as singer/bass guitarist with The Zucchinis.
(Trustee and Chairman of RSL) Stephen is UK Sales Manager of Polo Jeans/Polo Ralph Lauren. He has proven skills and expertise in strategic business planning and account management and brings a wealth of experience in how organisations best adapt to change. Moving into the second year of post-tsunami work his knowledge in this area is invaluable to RSL. In 1995 Stephen relocated to Australia to set up and run the first Emporio Armani store in the southern hemisphere. He has travelled widely throughout the world and is now resident in London.
