Curry Nite

The curry nite was a great success - thanks to all who came and supported Young Hope. We even had three people who braved the seas and came all the way from the Isle of Wight.

There were a selection of curries - chicken, pork, parripu, vegetetable, pakoras, roti.... and the list goes on, what more could you ask for!

Suzie gave a brief talk on her trip to Sri-Lanka (unfortunately David was ill and had to stay at home). Suzie updated us on the situtaion in trincomallee -fighting has restarted out there which has affected the Young Hope project. Many families have fled the area in fear therefore some of the children being sponsored have changed. Therefore some people may be updated with a new child's photo soon. All the children will still continue to have their own bank accounts and are likely to return to the area in a few months.


The Young Hope project in Trinco currently sponsors 40 children, however this money actually supports 300 children! The 40 sponsored have the added benefit of a bank account, which Sister Arul will help them manage when they turn 18. So please think about sponsoring another child - it can change their futures.

There were also a variety of items for sale brought back from Sri-Lanka, many items handmade by people in projects supported by Young hope and Asha Trust. We sold a number of cards, bags, spice packets, coconut spoons and even a t-shirt! See picture below

All in all a great evening, raising over £400 for Young Hope.

Return from Sri-Lanka

David and Suzie have returned from Sri-Lanka, tired but happy.

Upate on David's health..... the gout appeared to be a result of dehydration and has now cleared up. Unforunately he also sufferered an allergic reaction to the washing powder and was very itchy for a bit! On arrival in England he also got a tummy bug, so is now looking forward to going home.

The trip was difficult but very exciting, we saw and learnt alot. The highlight had to be meeting all the children and visiting all their homes. Suzie had a desire to eat rambutang and althought it was out of season, we found a huge barrel load and feasted on it! Suzie also wanted to see waterfalls - and in our three day holiday in Ella, we saw 2 beautiful waterfalls. So God was good!

Looking forward to showing you all the photos.

Suzie.

The Tsunami Song

The Tsunami Song - written by one of the Young Hope children, translated by a family friend.

My heart will tell a story.
It is a true story which showed God's wrath on this world.

In the month of December,
A month which is sacred and pure,
Which we only symbolise externally by clothing & also show obedience by abstinence.
There was a large noise and I heard it.
The noise of tsunami at this time, which destroyed us totally in a few seconds.

God save me, God please save all of us.
Save us from the giant waves.

Our bodies were destroyed snd we felt the sorrow.

What is the meaning of tsunami ?
It finished all of us eternally.

Our land, weather, houses and even our gardens were destroyed.
That salty water swallowed our nation.
Our nation changed totally.
Those waves hit us eternally.
We were all destroyed.

Our neighbours, cousins, relatives were taken from us.
That moment eternally destroyed us and went off.
My heart wiul tell a story.
It is a true story which showed God's wrath on this world.