Foundation of Goodness Sri Lanka

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Foundation of Goodness, Seenigama
Swimming pool   Water sports   Cable TV   Internet   Child friendly  
Location
Foundation of Goodness is a charity established to assist rural villagers in Seenigama, a coastal fishing village along the South West Coast that was affected by the devastating Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004. Seenigama is located about 20 kms south of the historic coastal town of Galle. The journey from Colombo’s international airport will take around three-and-a-half hours.
Introduction
Founded by Kushil Gunasekera, whose ancestral home in Seenigama serves as the nerve centre of this charity, the Foundation of Goodness provides a comprehensive community development programmes to improve the lives of more than 20,000 people from 25 villages affected by the tsunami. The Foundation now offers an opportunity for travellers to combine a holiday in Sri Lanka with work towards uplifting village communities in need. Spend a week teaching a sport to a group of children; share your specialised knowledge in IT, English, sewing or even cookery with young adults; or just spend time assisting in a pre-school or medical clinic. A minimum volunteer period of one week is recommended in order to understand the cultural values and lifestyles, and get actively involved in a programme of your choice. Red Dot will plan your holiday itinerary and arrange for your volunteer programme at the Foundation of Goodness. [More]
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Accommodation
Lahiru Villa: Kushil’s ancestral home, which was badly affected by the Tsunami, has now been fully refurbished and houses the Centre of Excellence which is the hub of the Seenigama project. Many of the intervention programmes for children and adults are carried out around this centre. The Lahiru Villa, which is part of this centre, has five comfortable a/c double bedrooms with attached toilets. The rooms have twin beds with mosquito netting, with cable tv and wi-fi internet in the living room. They open out to a central swimming pool, living and dining area.

Udumulla Village Heartbeat Centre: Ten minutes walk from the Centre of Excellence is the Udumulla Village Heartbeat Centre which houses a training centre and village library. Volunteers can stay in a five-bedroom cottage located on the banks of a tranquil river. Rooms are furnished with single beds fitted with mosquito netting and have fans. There are two bathrooms and a small kitchen and dining area that guests can share. Meals could be arranged at the Village Heartbeat Centre accommodation on request, but the volunteers would either have to buy provisions or ask accommodation centre staff to get them on their behalf. Receipts will be produced and a reasonable tip should be offered.

Seenigama Sports Academy: Those who wish to volunteer in the Foundation’s many sports programmes can opt to stay at the Sports Academy which has dormitory accommodation. There are two separate houses overlooking the Seenigama Oval, each with three bedrooms with bunk beds, enabling 8-10 guests can be accommodated in each house. The rooms have fans and a toilet block which includes showers. Each house has a living, dining area and kitchen. The Sports Academy accommodation is ideally suited for overseas cricket teams participating in the Seenigama programmes. Volunteers are welcome to use the sports facilities at the Academy including a 25 metre swimming pool. Meals could be arranged at the Sports Academy on request, but the volunteers would either have to buy provisions or ask accommodation centre staff to get them on their behalf. Receipts will be produced and a reasonable tip should be offered.
Excursions
The Foundation of Goodness has its own fully-equipped Dive Centre that offers PADI diving courses, boat trips, etc. Explore the characterful coastal town of Hikkaduwa, arguably Sri Lanka’s liveliest, with its scattering of simple beach restaurants, cafes and bars. A wide range of watersports are on offer in Hikkaduwa including surfing, windsurfing, diving on coral reef. Bentota’s lagoon is ideal for jet skiing, water skiing, and boat trips along the river. Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Project, which is a pioneering effort in conserving the endangered marine turtles that come to nest in along the west coast. These coastal towns and villages also share a vibrant cultural heritage including folklore, music, and dance forms. The historical town of Galle, with its 17C Dutch Fort, a UNESCO-protected World Heritage site, is a short drive from Seenigama. With its well-preserved ramparts overlooking the cricket stadium, lighthouse staring into the Indian Ocean, narrow streets and, interesting restaurants and boutique hotels full of character, Galle makes for an interesting excursion.

Rates:

Lahiru Villa:
Rooms on BB basis. Lunch and dinner cooked on request by expert local cooks at US$4 per meal.
Short stays: US$ 45 for a double; US$ 35 for a single
Stays over two weeks: US$ 40 for a double; US$ 30 for a single

Udumulla Village Heartbeat Centre:
Dormitory style/ shared rooms – per person, per day room only
Less than two weeks: US$ 15 From two weeks to a month: US$ 10
Over a month: US$ 7.50

Dormitory style/ shared rooms – per person, per day BB basis
Less than two weeks: US$ 20
From two weeks to a month: US$ 15 Over a month: US$ 12.50

Seenigama Sports Academy:
Dormitory style/ shared rooms – per person, per day room only
Less than two weeks: US$ 15
From two weeks to a month: US$ 10 Over a month: US$ 7.50

Dormitory style/ shared rooms – per person, per day BB
Less than two weeks: US$ 20
From two weeks to a month: US$ 15 Over a month: US$ 12.50
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