The schools in Sri Lanka have had extended disruptions and closures due first to Covid, then to fuel shortages, and finally because of political unrest. The closures are affecting all children island wide, but we were most concerned with the…
New Year’s Food Packages in Boosa
We decided to spread a little New Year’s cheer to the families in Boosa, Sri Lanka. Right before the New Year, we distributed a total of 50 food packages to families with young children in Boosa. The packages contained all…
The Opportunity to Hear!
Rakitha was deaf, but he was able to learn at close to his grade level which made all of us wonder what more could be done? The amazing Matron of the Baranasuriya Home for the Handicapped sought advice from doctors…
Masks for Preschoolers
When the schools reopened after Covid shutdowns, masks were required but the cost of them was out of reach for many. C.O.L.O.R. provided masks to the preschool classes at HOPE so that education would not be further impacted.
HOPE Preschool
HOPE Preschool, is a small private preschool located in the village of Boosa, an area where C.O.L.O.R. worked post tsunami. The lead teacher Gothami and her husband Ruchi worked with us on one of our very first projects, The Boosa Center.…
Dump Children, Cambodia
This project provides 300 children living at the Stung Meanchey Dump in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with a source of protein and a daily multi-vitamin. The program is intended to increase the number of children attending the local school by providing…
Safe Haven Orphanage
C.O.L.O.R. helped build the orphanage for Karen refugee children. The orphanage houses over 50 children on the Thailand/Myanmar border and provides education, food, and care. October 2010- Tha Sang Yang Thailand Safe Haven received $5,000 in donations from C.O.L.O.R. to…