The Angela Home project was focused on supporting a Buddhist home for girls in Sri Lanka, located near the city of Colombo. Established in 1951 as a charitable institution, the home provided a safe environment for girls between approximately 5 and 18 years of age.
These were children who had lost both parents or had been abandoned and could not grow up in a family environment. Many of them were placed in the home by court decision. At the time of our cooperation, around 17–25 girls were living there.
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Purpose and Daily Life
Angela Home served as a place where the girls could:
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find safety and basic living conditions
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attend school within the local community
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grow up in an environment guided by ethical and Buddhist values
Although the conditions were not easy, the home represented an important source of stability and hope in their lives.
Our Support
Representatives of our organization visited the home repeatedly and provided both material and practical support. This included:
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school supplies
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hygiene and medical items
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small gifts for the children (toys, sweets)
In 2011, financial support was provided for the construction of a new fence, which was urgently needed for security reasons. The original fence was in poor condition and did not ensure sufficient protection.
Challenging Living Conditions
Over time, it became clear that the home was facing serious difficulties:
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buildings were in very poor technical and hygienic condition
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inadequate sanitation and drainage systems
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presence of mosquitoes and increased risk of disease
These factors significantly affected both the quality of life of the children and the overall functioning of the home.
Reasons for Closure
The situation worsened further due to a serious conflict with a neighboring individual who unlawfully occupied part of the land belonging to the home. This dispute was accompanied by threats and aggressive behavior.
The management of the home faced a difficult decision. Considering:
•the safety of the children
•limited financial resources for legal action
•the long-term unsustainability of the situation
It was ultimately decided to leave the premises.
What Happened Next
The girls were gradually relocated:
•first to a nearby home
•later to other similar institutions
This ensured their safety and continuity of care, even though they could no longer remain in Angela Home.
Continuing Support
Although the Angela Home project in its original form came to an end, our support did not stop. We continue to focus on helping children in similarly difficult life situations, especially where there is a need to improve basic living conditions and provide a safe and dignified environment.
Support Suriya Lamai – Children of the Sun
Spolek Karuṇā Sevena
Bank account: 6855679001/5500
IBAN: CZ49 5500 0000 0068 5567 9001
SWIFT: RZBCCZPP
Slezská 3, 796 01 Prostějov, Czech Republic
karuna.sevena.en@gmail.com
With a heart of compassion (karuṇā), this project supports children in Sri Lanka who live in difficult conditions—helping them receive education, care, and the basic support needed for a dignified life.
Donations are tax-deductible in the Czech Republic.
Please include the note: “For the Children of SL.”
As this is not a public collection, kindly include your contact details so we may provide a donation agreement or receipt.
Thank you for helping to bring care, stability, and hope where it is most needed.
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