Testimonials

My time volunteering for Bridge 2 Sri Lanka has been the most worthwhile experience I have had in my life. 

Before my time with Sarah I spent 2 weeks touring the country and as much as I saw poverty during that time we were kept well away from the people in real need.  I helped with the painting of the pre-school but my most valuable memories are meeting with the people and taking food parcels to them.  When they see Sarah their eyes light up like you’ve just told someone they have won the lottery.   

Foremost in my mind is meeting the family of the ‘plastic house’.  While Sarah was talking business with the parents I spent a few minutes with the children just throwing around a small ball between us.  Such a small gesture brought these 4 children so much joy; I was amazed.  I will always hold that memory close to my heart.  When we were ready to leave the father wanted to show his appreciation and although we said we didn’t want one, he eagerly climbed the coconut tree and cut us a King coconut.  These people have barely a roof over their heads but they want to show their appreciation where they can which is very humbling. 

Before the tsunami life must’ve been tough enough for them but to watch your home get washed away and not have the safe arms of a government to fall back on must have been very tough.  The work Sarah and the team does is invaluable and although it is a small scale operation this charity gets to the people who need it, with a very personal touch.  I feel very privileged to have been part of it and I will be going again, if Sarah will have me.