St Anthony's Boys' Home Hewadiwela (near Kegalle)

We have undertaken the management of a boys' home in Hewadiwela near Kegalle, approx 95kms from the capital city of Colombo.

The orphanage, set on a 5 acre property, has been abandoned several years ago and we are in the process of restoring the buildings. There is much work to be done - painting, installing ceilings, treatment of white ant damage, upgrading toilets blocks and plumbing. The buildings were bat infested and overgown with weeds. The property is
continually maintained through the employment of local people.

A bean crop has been planted. More crops to follow to improve self-sufficiency. Without a fence, existing fruit trees (bananas, jack, coconuts, pineapple, more) are being gathered by outsiders. Beds and furnishings for orphans have been constructed and awaiting mattresses

We still need to complete the fencing of the property; setup a library; upgrade the kitchen facility behind the hall for the children; refurbish the classrooms for after school tuition. The children will attend the local school.

We plan to have the official opening of the orphanage on 26th April 2008. Initially we expect to accommodate 15 boys and build to our capacity of 30 in the near future.