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This project has been set up to restore the beaches along Sri Lanka's western and southern coast, following the devastation caused by the Asian tsunami on December 26th 2004. The project will bring together local and foreign volunteers, and will involve the participation of social workers, local residents, and school children, in compliance with government policies. Work will initially be carried out in Mount Lavinia, Dehiwala and Moratuwa and will gradually move down the coast to Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Tangalle and Hambantota.
In the aftermath of the tsunami disaster, entire coastal regions of Sri Lanka remain devastated and unclean. Beaches are littered with debris, such as polyurethane, tree branches and clothing, and these areas are breeding grounds for disease, making them unsuitable for habitation. There is a huge amount of restoration work to be done, and the input from foreign volunteers will be an enormous help to the local people who are trying to rebuild their community. Volunteers are also needed to assist with environmental education programmes within the local community.
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