Thanks in Three Languages
In Sri Lanka, thousands remain displaced and living in overcrowded camps. So long as they are in need, LWR’s work to feed and care for them continues. Your gifts are providing food and water, education for children, and more.
Central to this tireless effort is our dedicated LWR Sri Lanka team, led by Country Program Manager K. Thampu (known as “Nalee”). Together with partners on the ground, Nalee and staff work day and night to help meet the physical and psychological needs within the camp. When thousands of people were moved to a new zone of the camp and needed food, Nalee and staff traveled in the darkness of night to deliver. We are blessed to have to Nalee and staff serving as vehicles of our love and caring for our global neighbors.
Below Nalee reflects on the impact of your gifts. As you read Nalee’s words, know that your contributions and prayers are desperately needed, well utilized, and much appreciated.
“ I pray every morning and every night. I thank God for those who have helped me during the day, for the help with my work. I try to think of each person who has made such an effort. But last night I thought this is not enough. How can I say thank you to U.S. Lutherans in a different way? The work we do with our partners in Sri Lanka is huge—it is difficult but amazing work. The gift of U.S. Lutherans is equally amazing to me.
When I go to Manik Camp and see how much our partners have helped, how tirelessly they serve food and water and offer psychological support, and when I read their reports saying LWR supports 24 community kitchens providing meals for almost 27,000 IDPs I think: HOW? How can I thank Lutherans in a different way? I hope I can someday find a way to express the gratitude I feel. I speak three Sri Lankan languages, so for now I guess my thanks can only be expressed to them through language. But I will do it three times; Thank you, Nantry (Tamil) Isthithy (Sinhala).”
If you want to take part in this life saving work, please give a gift to the Sri Lanka Crisis fund. Together we are saving lives and inspiring hope.
Central to this tireless effort is our dedicated LWR Sri Lanka team, led by Country Program Manager K. Thampu (known as “Nalee”). Together with partners on the ground, Nalee and staff work day and night to help meet the physical and psychological needs within the camp. When thousands of people were moved to a new zone of the camp and needed food, Nalee and staff traveled in the darkness of night to deliver. We are blessed to have to Nalee and staff serving as vehicles of our love and caring for our global neighbors.
Below Nalee reflects on the impact of your gifts. As you read Nalee’s words, know that your contributions and prayers are desperately needed, well utilized, and much appreciated.
“ I pray every morning and every night. I thank God for those who have helped me during the day, for the help with my work. I try to think of each person who has made such an effort. But last night I thought this is not enough. How can I say thank you to U.S. Lutherans in a different way? The work we do with our partners in Sri Lanka is huge—it is difficult but amazing work. The gift of U.S. Lutherans is equally amazing to me.
When I go to Manik Camp and see how much our partners have helped, how tirelessly they serve food and water and offer psychological support, and when I read their reports saying LWR supports 24 community kitchens providing meals for almost 27,000 IDPs I think: HOW? How can I thank Lutherans in a different way? I hope I can someday find a way to express the gratitude I feel. I speak three Sri Lankan languages, so for now I guess my thanks can only be expressed to them through language. But I will do it three times; Thank you, Nantry (Tamil) Isthithy (Sinhala).”
If you want to take part in this life saving work, please give a gift to the Sri Lanka Crisis fund. Together we are saving lives and inspiring hope.
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