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Present projects are located in the fishing villages of Dadalla (4 km
from Galle), Mahamodera (2 km from Galle), and Pettigalawatta
(1 km from
Galle). Global Crossroad has been asked by the Sri Lankan government to
build 42 homes in these three villages.
Volunteers stay in a local hotel or guest house located approximately 3 km from central Galle. Volunteers will share a room (2 volunteers in one room) and share a bathroom. Most have been staying at the Tiny House and say the conditions are favorable. No hot water but a few have said the cool shower will be welcomed at the end of a long and very hot day.
Hotel Tiny House, Ltd.
Jayamawatha, Mampitiya, Galle
Phone: 091-2232570
Program Schedule
Day 0: Arrival and transfer to the hotel
Day 1: Introduction to work site and other related information;
depart for
project
Day 2: Work begins (Please note that not all work will be physical.)
Day 3: Project work continues
Day 4: Project work continues
Day 5: Local sightseeing; visit other affected areas
Day 6: Project work continues
Day 7: Project work continues
Day 8: Project work continues
Day 9: Visit survivor camps; distribution of food and drinks
Day 10: Project work continues
Day 11: Project work continues;
Day 12: Project work continue
Day 13: Project work continue
Day 14: Transfer to the airport; departure
Nature of Work
• Clearing and removing debris from where the houses
of the village
once stood
• Breaking up and removing damaged foundations as necessary
• Mixing cement, sand, and gravel
• Lifting the cement blocks and assisting the masons
• Assisting the carpenter(s) with windows and woodwork
• Keeping the concrete blocks moist as needed
Daily Work Schedule
Work: 8-10 a.m.
Break: 10-10:15 a.m.
Lunch break on site: noon-1 p.m.
Option to visit tsunami camp, beach, or play with the children: 1-2
p.m.
Work: 2-3:15 p.m.
Break: 3:15-3:30 p.m.
Work: 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Departure: 5 p.m.
(Note: A full moon denotes no work in Sri Lanka.)