The Clinton Foundation, Clive and Michele Warshaw and other private donors have contributed funds sufficient to build 48 houses. These are now complete and occupied by families who lost their homes in the tsunami.

The houses are environmentally sound, earth-block homes and consist of a living room, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, verandah and the potential to add two additional rooms. All homes will have access to such community infrastructure as plumbing, sanitation, roads, and electricity. Each home will use alternative sources of energy, such as bio gas, wood-gas cookers, and solar energy.

There are three Governance Committees responsible for the running of the community. The Management Committee is comprised of eleven individuals (male and female) who meet regularly and decide key issues and address emergencies.

The youth committee is comprised of ten young people and addresses student activities, special events, sports activities, and programs for visitors, including songs and dances.

The Ad Hoc Committee come together when there is any building or other work that needs to be done, such as digging drains, planting fruit trees, etc.

The new Community Center was formally dedicated in July 2008 and is now operating seven days a week. Located in the center of the 48 new houses, the Community Center has become the heart and soul of that residential community. In addition the Community Center provides services to the more than 400 local families who are part of the greater EACT community in Kalutara.

CURRENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BASED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER

• After-school instruction in English language and computer skills for over 150 students
• Nutritious hot meals for students
• Special tutoring classes for over 80 promising students
• Medical clinic staffed by nurses who provide basic services six days a week plus "face-to-face" web consultations with physicians in Colombo for more extensive cases
• Education and awareness regarding pedophilic and HIV/AIDS dangers
• Safe haven for children
• Sewing machines that provide part-time employment for village women within the local garment industry
• Coir machines that provide employment to village men and women
• Enterprise and personal skills programs for adults
• Performances and creative outlets for youth
• Badminton and volleyball for adults and youth
• Library for the children

FUTURE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

• Expanded medical facility
• Day care, pre-school and playground
• Expanded Health & Family Counseling
• Micro-credit programs for women