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Time is flying by, even though Corona is still holding its grip on the world. Summer is at the door and we hope and wish that everyone can enjoy it despite possible limitations. In the summertime the projects continue as usual. Even better: We’ve added two sideprojects to the projects we’ve been talking about in the news from march, with the help from Wilde Ganzen. In this item we’re going to jump into the details, but first we’re starting off with a very special milestone.
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We are living in a remarkable time. This is true for us in Holland, but it is also true for the Fathers at OMI and the people who live and work in Northern Sri Lanka. Much has happened here and there in the last few months, both ups and downs. We are anxious to share this news with you. In the Newsletter you will read about the following:
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In our Christmas Greeting last year we spoke about a crisis situation. At that time we had no idea what 2020 would bring. Corona has impacted lives all over the world, here in the Netherlands and also in Sri Lanka. The difference is that in Holland we live in freedom and enjoy so many luxuries that the people of Sri Lanka do not have.Perhaps you have seen the images on the news of the dire situations in many developing countries. I remember the voice-over saying, “Because of Corona people cannot work. No work means no income. No money means no food. There is great danger of starvation….” This is exactly the situation in the Northern area of Sri Lanka, where our foundation is at work. Our people there are very afraid of Corona and are suffering from hunger. There are no facilities or provisions to help. As if this was not enough, A cyclone passed over the North of Sri Lanka leaving great damage and more suffering in its wake.
These are the realities we have to deal with today and it leaves us sober and concerned. Havonos is focusing its energies at this time on emergency relief aid. We are working together with our partner SEHH. These are the steps we follow:
Will you help? Donations can be made to our account number NL89 RABO 0121 6189 23 under the name Havonos. Please specify that the donation is for “Emergency Relief Aid Sri Lanka”. Your gift is tax deductible.
Christmas is the season of light and hope. That is why we again ask for your help!
We are very grateful for all the help and support we have received in the past year, so that we could continue our work in Sri Lanka in these difficult Corona times.
We wish you all, despite Corona, a very Merry Christmas and a peace, loving and healthy 2021! We hope that next year we may celebrate together with all our loved ones, here and in Sri Lanka.
Below the message from Father Eugene, our new Provincial OMI and from Father Carowf at YEC.
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Due to Covid-19, more time has elapsed than usual in between our news bulletins, but we would like to bring you up to speed on the projects and the situation in Sri Lanka. The last few months we have had to focus our efforts on emergency relief aid as it is a question of survival right now for the people of Sri Lanka. Even though the situation in Sri Lanka is very grim, we would like to begin the news bulletin with a positive message, namely the installation of Father Eugène Benedict of OMI in Jaffna. Here the contents of the news bulletin:
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The special summer of 2020 has arrived. Special, because everything is still "different than usual". Because of COVID-19, many compatriots choose to celebrate their holiday in their own country. In Sri Lanka there is certainly no vacation. It is purely about survival, which we will tell you about in this newsletter. Fortunately, there are also positive stories to share with you. In this newsletter you will read successively about:
So much to share with you. We will get started soon and wish you a lot of reading pleasure! |
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