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Since the 2004 tsunami our donors and volunteers have transformed countless lives in Sri Lanka by building homes and creating opportunities for education and employment.

Yesterday we celebrated all we have accomplished in the past two weeks. We started with a traditional Buddhist blessing ...
25/04/2026

Yesterday we celebrated all we have accomplished in the past two weeks. We started with a traditional Buddhist blessing for Madushanka’s new home—seeing the family’s pure thrill and gratitude as they prepared to move in made all the work feel even more worthwhile.
After tea with the family, the real party started! We sang, we danced, and we toasted the incredible local workers who make this mission possible. The highlight? Watching the men try their hand at the infamous Sri Lankan boat dance—much to the absolute delight (and hilarity) of everyone watching! 🕺🛶
We capped off the journey with a beautiful beach dinner and more dancing under the stars at Lagoon Paradise, who have taken such wonderful care of us. After a restful final day together, we’re heading back home. We came here to build, but we’re definitely coming home changed. 🇱🇰✨

There is something transformative about the final day at a worksite. Looking back at where we started and seeing what st...
25/04/2026

There is something transformative about the final day at a worksite. Looking back at where we started and seeing what stands there now—the rising walls of a house, a preschool nearly ready for its first students, and a finished home —is a feeling that is difficult to put into words.

The excitement was contagious. It’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together with a common goal. Our bodies are tired, but our hearts are incredibly full. 🏠❤️

Our final full workday is officially in the books! ✅We painted, parged and played! The progress across our worksites has...
24/04/2026

Our final full workday is officially in the books! ✅
We painted, parged and played! The progress across our worksites has been nothing short of incredible thanks to our hardworking volunteers.
We also want to share a special thank you to our partner, Anil, who even braved the rain to join us for dinner last night. This work wouldn't be possible without his unwavering support. 🌧️✨

A well-deserved day of R&R! 🌴 Our volunteers spent yesterday exploring Udawalawe National Park, wandering through the co...
22/04/2026

A well-deserved day of R&R! 🌴 Our volunteers spent yesterday exploring Udawalawe National Park, wandering through the coastal markets of Dickwella, and soaking up the sun at Lagoon Paradise.

Another sweaty and satisfying day! At Madushanka’s our team worked hard alongside the family and our workers to finish ...
20/04/2026

Another sweaty and satisfying day! At Madushanka’s our team worked hard alongside the family and our workers to finish the (never-ending) parging and started painting - it should be finished by the end of the week ❤️ Fatima’s house shovelled sand and rocks to make cement and poured the concrete base of her house 🪣🪣 And we had a special guest worker, Guyan, who leant his talents to make a mural for our pre-school while our team painted…and parged! 🦒We capped off the evening by dressing up and heading to for delicious cocktails and dinner in a fabulous setting. Thanks to our host, Nick, and his incredible staff. Heading to bed listening to thunder and looking forward to our day off tomorrow!

From market stalls to masonry! 🌶️🧤Started our Sunday at the morning market hunting for spices and the perfect sarongs. T...
19/04/2026

From market stalls to masonry! 🌶️🧤
Started our Sunday at the morning market hunting for spices and the perfect sarongs. Then, it was straight to the worksites for a high-impact day:
• The School: Painting and pouring floors.
• Madushanka’s: Wrapping up the parging.
• Fatima’s: Building all the way up to the lintel! 🧱
We traded our work boots for our new sarongs tonight for a cocktail party and a "sarong mandatory" dinner in the treehouse. 🍹✨ A perfect end to a satisfying day of progress.

Monkeys, masonry, and magic. 🐒🛠️ Today was a powerhouse day in Sri Lanka!We transitioned from painting and parging at th...
18/04/2026

Monkeys, masonry, and magic. 🐒🛠️ Today was a powerhouse day in Sri Lanka!
We transitioned from painting and parging at the school to a beautiful lunch by the ocean and a visit to the Rock Temple. We ended the day with a team dinner by the lagoon, celebrating some major wins on the worksites.
Highlight reel:
• 🏗️ Watching three generations of family work together at Madushanka’s.
• 🧤 Our youngest crew member mastering the art of parging.
• 🍵 Manju’s legendary tea break that kept us all fueled.
Tired, happy, and ready for tomorrow.

Wow, what a first day! It was hot, sweaty, and an absolute blast! ☀️💦We had an incredibly productive start across all of...
16/04/2026

Wow, what a first day! It was hot, sweaty, and an absolute blast! ☀️💦
We had an incredibly productive start across all of our worksites today. Everyone rolled up their sleeves and pitched in—even our littlest helpers! Madushanka’s kids jumped right in to help out at their future home!
Don’t worry, it’s not all work and no play! We wrapped up the afternoon with a much-needed happy hour to cool down, relax, and celebrate a great start. 🍻🌴
To top it all off, our final two volunteers are currently en route and so excited to join the team. We can't wait to be at full strength!

Celebrating Raelene and Sri Lankan New Year at Lagoon Paradise!
15/04/2026

Celebrating Raelene and Sri Lankan New Year at Lagoon Paradise!

Our third and final project focuses on the youngest members of the community. 📚Right now, the young children in this loc...
11/04/2026

Our third and final project focuses on the youngest members of the community. 📚
Right now, the young children in this local Muslim community gather for school sitting on their teacher’s verandah. We believe every child deserves a proper space to learn, play, and grow. We are partnering with the community to build and fully equip a small pre-school, and we'll also be fixing up a playground for them! The structure will be partially complete when we land, and our team will work to finish it so these bright kids can finally have a classroom—and a fun outdoor space—of their own.
Check out the photos of the kids and the progress on the school so far! ✏️🎒🛝

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