Every year during the Esala festival, thousands of devotees visit the holy land of Lord Skanda in Katharagama on the South-East side of Sri Lanka. These pilgrims make the arduous journey by walking, and then set up camp along the banks of the river adjoining…
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On 15th June 2019, SSIO volunteers in Sri Lanka inaugurated a new Sathya Sai Pre School in Kanchuramoddai in Nedunkerny division of northeast Sri Lanka. The volunteers distributed stationery items to the children, lovingly served warm food and distributed dry rations to the villagers. In…
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Over 300 Young Adults from Zones 4A and 4B (Asian Countries) attended a four-day retreat titled “FaithLift” in the sacred precincts of Prasanthi Nilayam from 14th to 17th May 2019. The opening ceremony in Sai Kulwant Hall showcased a Symphony that performed songs glorifying the…
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Nehrupuram, in eastern Sri Lanka, was one of the villages adopted under Sathya Sai Village Integrated Program (SSVIP). SSIO volunteers in Sri Lanka recently completed the construction of 12 houses and 22 public toilets in this area. On 16th June 2019, SSIO volunteers handed over…
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Nearly 400 villagers in Sri Vallipuram in eastern Sri Lanka had to walk long distances to obtain safe, clean water. On 16th June 2019, SSIO volunteers in Sri Lanka, assisted by the SSIO of UK inaugurated a Deep Well Project in the village. Once completed,…
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The villages of Muruthanai, Akkuranai and Miniminithaveli in Eastern Sri Lanka lack access to healthcare facilities. On 30th March 2019, volunteers from the Sathya Sai Centre of Thamaraikerny organised a medical and dental camp in
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On 7th April 2019, 27 SSIO volunteers from the Sathya Sai Centre of Jaffna organised a medical camp for the residents of Kottaiikattiyakulam village in Thunukai district. Ten
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On 3rd March 2019, the SSIO of Sri Lanka organised a regional workshop on personal and spiritual growth with a specific focus on understanding how emotions play a role. The event was held at
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As of December 2018, over 3,500 people were awaiting cataract surgeries in the Hambantota District of Sri Lanka, mainly due to the shortage of government-issued lenses. The SSIO of Sri Lanka took
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The Central Camp village in Ampara District has been severely affected by the long-running Civil War in Sri Lanka. To help alleviate the suffering of the people, SSIO volunteers from the
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