SriLankan Airlines’ Cabin Crew builds children’s home in Trincomalee

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The Cabin Crew of SriLankan Airlines, famed for their caring, warmth and friendliness on board, demonstrated that these qualities are not limited to the air by constructing a Children’s Home for 64 orphans in Trincomalee.

The latest phase of the Revatha Lama Niwasa Orphanage was completed on 24th September, turning it into the finest children’s home in the entire north and east.

SriLankan’s Head of Service Delivery Captain Milinda Ratnayake said: “This project will be of immense benefit to hundreds of children over the years. What is most impressive is the sustained support that our Cabin Crew have provided to the children and destitute in the Trincomalee region for almost six years now since the day of the Tsunami, voluntarily travelling across the island on their days-off to carry out the work.” Located at the Fifth Milepost, the almost 9,000 square foot home sited on two-and-a-half acres now has a girls dormitory, a boys’ dormitory, a hall with a stage, a study, a library and a large kitchen. Future plans include providing furniture, a well, a vegetable garden and solar power.

The Airline’s Manager In-flight Service Delivery Rashmore Ferdinands said: “Our Cabin Crew gathered the support of many organisations and individuals to make this project a success, both in Sri Lanka and overseas. The armed forces in particular gave massive support for the project, with the Special Forces of the Army providing labour for much of the construction. The orphanage is even provided with meals on a daily basis by the Army, Navy and Air Force camps in the area.”