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The family has been left to fend for themselves in extreme poverty
In Yatawatta, Matale, a tragic story of a family of five children has emerged, struggling to survive on just one meal
a day and unable to continue their studies. 73-year-old W. G. Premawathi has taken on the responsibility of caring for her two daughters’ children, who have been left destitute with no fathers to care for them.
Despite numerous pleas for help from local leaders and government officials, the family has been left to fend for themselves in extreme poverty. Premawathi’s daughters leave home early each day, searching for daily-wage jobs to put food on the table.
When a reporter visited their home, they found the family cooking jackfruit to feed the five hungry children. The eldest child, a 15-year-old, expressed their dream of attending school, but the harsh reality is that they cannot afford it without an income.
The 14-year-old boy, meanwhile, has been training to do odd jobs with hopes of earning some money. On the day of the visit, he was plucking avocados with a group of boys in the nearby field, hoping to sell them.
The family’s living conditions are dire, with their house flooding during heavy rains. The community has shunned them due to their poverty and helplessness, leaving them with no support.
As the children continue to suffer in silence, their plight serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by those living in poverty, and the urgent need for action to help those in need.
Shera Wednesday, 10 May 2023 07:59 AM
Unacceptable. There are multi millionaires and billionaires in Sri Lanka who can uplift families like this. After the worst economic disaster now that everyone has got comfortable they don't care about the poor children anymore. 6
Nirmal Jhunjhuinwala Wednesday, 10 May 2023 05:44 PM
I am willing to help. Please send contact information
ANUSHKA ON Wednesday, 10 May 2023 05:49 PM
Dear Kanchana Please share contact number. I want to help this family
Sarath Wednesday, 10 May 2023 05:52 PM
I am also willing to help this family please send contact information
B. Rodney Thursday, 11 May 2023 10:25 PM
Are money orders still in existence in Post Offices in Sri Lanka so I could arrange to send one to the address provided? So sad.
Y Friday, 12 May 2023 06:37 AM
Please share contact details
German Friday, 12 May 2023 11:32 AM
B. Rodney: You better not send it by post. 3 enveloppes I send registrated are stolen in Colombo at the Central mail exchange. Now I am sending money by Western Union to support families.
C.Jayawardana Saturday, 13 May 2023 08:49 AM
I would like to help . How can I contact them.?
prasanna Wednesday, 17 May 2023 12:17 PM
I would like to help how to contact them
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