The service and dedication of our sisters to the poor, the disadvantaged and the lonely,
our shared HOPE that leads to action and new life.

The generosity of so many people in their willingness to support our life and mission, our work –
all these are signs of HOPE!

I am also encouraged by the words of our Blessed Founder, St Francis Jordan: "In all things ...
let us put our trust in God; his providence will not let us hope in vain". (Spiritual Diary I, p. 162)

CHILAW • Education facilities

In Sri Lanka, education is one of the priorities for the future of the many children and young people and therefore for society. This has become even more important since the pandemic. School attendance was irregular for many months and children became very weak in their education and often lost interest. The current major economic crisis is weakening education once again. The Salvatorian Sisters continue to closely support the children in order to provide them with a good quality education and future..

MANDAITIVU • Building Bridges of Mercy and Justice

Mandaidivu is a small island on the Jaffa peninsula. The Sri Lankan civil war (1983-2009) had a significant impact on Mandaidivu and the Jaffna peninsula. The island, inhabited by mostly Hindu Tamils and Christians, was caught in the crossfire between the Sri Lankan government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. During the war, Mandaidivu was subjected to heavy shelling and fighting, resulting in damage to infrastructure and the displacement of residents.

DIFFERENT AREAS • Improve living conditions of poor families

In the district Mannar/Vavunia, there are many huts and temporary shelters. Due to the war, the people were not able to carry out everyday tasks in the long run. So, they could hardly do any work or agriculture. For many years it was not possible for them to live in real houses or to imagine a future without war. They lacked the hope for a better life and for a good future.

Most families are rather large with an average of four children and are quite poor. Some mothers have gone abroad to earn money for building a house or educate the children. Some of them could not return to their families. So now the grandparents take care of the children. Some family fathers are alcoholics, others are drug addicts.