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INTRODUCTIONMillennium targets, rules and regulations, quality certificates, international co-operation… it seems unthinkable that thesesubjects would have such impact at a time that you just want to do something for the disaster-struck children after thetsunami in Sri Lanka.It started as a private initiative and resulted in an organisation with big public support. Recognition from many officialinstitutions, NGO status in Sri Lanka and a project that has been recognised by the Srilankan government as an examplefor its quality and operational standards, its facilities and the positive influence in the area.In comparison with all worldwide charity organisations Somawathi Holland House of Hope is a small project. However,something really special has developed on 30,000 m2 in the south of Sri Lanka with a very firm base.A complete children’s village where the children are raisedwith love and care to enable them to become a worthycitizen with a place in society when they are 18 years old.A village that – thanks to labelled donations – has facilitiessuch as a medical post, a nursery, a pre-school, twelveclassrooms for post-school tuition.In short, a children’s home that is a valued base in thearea. Even monks from the area attend the computerlessons.Thanks to hundreds of volunteers in the Netherlands,professional support of established corporations,donations from private people, and companies that wantto contribute to society, we have achieved our financialtargets for 2007.With the addition of € 111,590 to our free disposable capital, the financial year 2007 contributes to the durability of theproject. The Somawathi Holland House of Hope is a buddhist home with local staff that ensures the preservation of thelocal values, with financial support from the Netherlands!We hope to continue supporting Somawathi for a long time to come, together with you and to convert our hope intosecurity, protection and a future for these children!Marja van LeeuwenFounder7