Network Heaven

Helping disadvantaged children with school supplies and a small gift pack and women in poor rural communities in Sri Lanka

The work of Network Heaven commenced in 2001 with the Bethlehem Creche Project. Sr Florella a Carmalite nun working in the slum area of Sri Lanka feeds children 0 to 5 on a daily basis whilst their Mum's went to work. Their work was going from house to house as domestics, sweeping the streets and public areas, working on building sites etc. The request was that we sent each child a new set of clothes underwear and a few basics such as toiletry items colouring pencils some stationery and lolly bag. However, this work has now expanded over many years working with various Local Partners spread across Sri Lanka helping mainly children and women living in poverty. The aim is to send a Christmas Gift pack of new items because they are in a cycle of poverty that will only afford them others 2nd hand scraps for the rest of their life. We are aiming to help break this poverty cycle through education and assisting the children commence the school year with some basics.

In 2014 almost 1500 children were helped. 2015 is also looking to be a similar number. Many children from the former war zones have also been included. They are from all ethnic backgrounds and religions. Poverty is sadly common to ALL of these children and their Mum's who struggle to put food on the table (if there is one) let alone purchase school uniforms and books and stationery.