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20 January 2005
I am a 39 year old American
with vast construction, engineering, design and
information
technology experience. I am planning to go to Sri
Lanka in the beginning of
February and stay at least until may to help in
the rebuilding efforts. I am
trying to join my efforts with those of other
humanitarian organizations but as yet
have had no luck.
I do not wish to waist
your valuable time but I am trying to find
information on
those people whom I can join with and put my
skills to work for those in need. I am
going even if I can find no organization to go
with or meet when I arrive. I know
that I will be able to help in some fashion.
Please respond if you have any
information that may help in these efforts. Please
know that I will not be a burden
on the local people when I arrive I will take care
of myself and my own needs. Thank
you for you time. Sincerely,
Daniel Strode
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18 January 2005
A British expert in building
construction intend to visit Sri Lanka 28-31
January with a view to identifying projects for a
Charity initiative. They are looking for
reconstruction projects that will provide
essential community relief ideally in a health
facility or accommodation for the younger or old
members of the community.
This is a new charity initiative (Essex, UK)
formed initially to provide construction support
services and work in partnership with local
governments, NGO’s, community groups and
individuals following the Tsunami in South East
Asia. Its aim is to provide general and specialist
building expertise by way of volunteers, funding,
training supplying the necessary management,
labour, tools, plant and machinery to assist with
the reconstruction efforts in the areas worst
affected by the Boxing Day Tsunami.
The charity hopefully will attract support from
developers, contractors, professional consultants,
builders’ merchants, relevant local authority
departments, the professional institutions and
private residential and commercial property
companies. With the support of such organisations
it would be possible to provide not only the
much-needed funds but also construction
management, trade expertise, materials, tooling
and plant to assist in the reconstruction efforts.
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