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Claire Kenned

The first week orientation course has helped me much in breaking the barriers with the Sri Lankan people. The Sri Lankan people are always happy when they hear a foreigner speaking some Singhalese. The tour was informative and educational. After this fantastic week I joined in the orphanage project.

The orphanage work at Galle in Sri Lanka dated on July, 2006 was unbelievable and impressive experience in my life. I took part in the program for four weeks. The first two weeks programs were really enhancing and more effective for my project stay in the Sri Lanka . I learned Sinhali, the local language which was precious and new taste to me. It has helped me to break the language barrier there.

It was interesting to face a new environment everyday. It gave me a chance to be a patient and I faced it comfortably. The time in the orphanage was best reward in my life. The love from the kids and staffs of the orphanage helped to establish a good intimacy among us. I would like to thank especially to Mr Paul (RCDP Coordinator) who has given me good information about Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan culture. It was very useful to adjust myself in the culture before I begin the program. It was unforgettable experience and will be the same if you delve once in this distinctive world.