Project Officer's Report - 2007 / 2008

SCOT has, during the above period, struggled to meet the requests on behalf of vulnerable Tamils in Sri Lanka whose lives have been disrupted and displaced by war and Tsunami. Many of the families there have lost their livelihood and the breadwinner.

Health of the children and their education has been a continuing priority for SCOT. SCOT has financially helped many organizations that are taking good care of children including orphaned and disabled children in the North and East of Sri Lanka. Credit goes to Hari Children’s Home, Batticaloa, Sri Ramakrishna Sarada Sevashrama, Point Pedro, God’s Own Children, Jaffna, RC Girl’s home, Ilavalai and Centre for women and Development, Jaffna. There are many others who are undertaking the task of caring for children whom we have not been able to help

The elders in Sri Lanka have been helped through our support for Hindu Samaya Abhivirtti Sabha, Trincomalee and St Joseph’s Home for the Elders, Jaffna. Women have been helped through Hindu Samaya Abhivirtti Sabha, Trincomalee and Synergy Centre for Community Empowerment, Batticaloa.

What is necessary is for more financial help to meet the needs of vulnerable people back home. SCOT is the oldest of many Tamil associations in England and has been steadfast in its policies and priorities. While thanking the many members and well wishers for their support I extend my hand for further help so that more children and families could be helped.

The total funds disbursed for the year 2007 - 08 is Thirty Two Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Pounds (£32,150). A full list of organizations supported by SCOT with details of their locations, function and amounts disbursed is on the next page

Dr A.H.Y.Rajendram
Projects Officer

21st September 2008