Listen to that voice!
26th of December 2004 is an unforgettable day for Sri Lanka, every one knows what happened so there isn’t much to talk about, but what most people do not know is what happened after that. Immediately after the tsunami every one wanted to do something for the brothers and sisters, lessen their grief somewhat. But as citizens of Sri Lanka each and every one of us has to be more responsible, put our selves in their shoes and think.
Schools are reopening on 10th January 2005. Now where do the people who came to the school for shelter go? Back to their destroyed house facing the sea?
NO! The government of Sri Lanka has a better idea O yes this is supported by the civil society and International and Local NGOs too.
“The effected people will be given tents; these will be put up in open spaces. They will be given a monthly allowance. Houses will be built & they could be moved there later on.”
Now this is a prescription by a doctor without asking the patient what his problem is. The doctor decides that the patients illness and prescribes the medicine. Now what do we have to say about this? Well I think the doctor should first ask the patient what his problem is. This is exactly what these people need today.
Ask them why they want to stay together at night, Ask a A/L student sitting for a exam what he/she thinks of the decision by the education ministry to have the exam in June.
Where are the people who talk of human rights? Gone with the tsunami? I humbly request you please come & listen to me.
It is raining heavily; there is mud all over, now where do these people go from here, the schools are out of bounce! Back to their home that does not exist? This is an even worse tidal wave I must say.
Why can’t they be given a semi permanent structure which suits the environment conditions of that area? Is this too much to ask? This is a national disaster, a situation of emergency. Doesn’t it require detailed planning with participation of the affected people? This is not the time for an advertising campaign, to show the world we are doing things in double quick time. We will rebuild at any cost (including the cost of mental torture of victims).
If you happen to be at one of the camp just give ear to what the inhabitants have to say before you tell them what you did or want to do.
Don’t think them mean or ungrateful they really appreciate what you & I have done for them. But they plead with us to think human. They don’t want to be pitied or made feel as exhibits they are people who have lost a culture. They want you & me to walk hand in hand with them together to rebuild their lost culture.
Third Eye 28.01.2005
26th of December 2004 is an unforgettable day for Sri Lanka, every one knows what happened so there isn’t much to talk about, but what most people do not know is what happened after that. Immediately after the tsunami every one wanted to do something for the brothers and sisters, lessen their grief somewhat. But as citizens of Sri Lanka each and every one of us has to be more responsible, put our selves in their shoes and think.
Schools are reopening on 10th January 2005. Now where do the people who came to the school for shelter go? Back to their destroyed house facing the sea?
NO! The government of Sri Lanka has a better idea O yes this is supported by the civil society and International and Local NGOs too.
“The effected people will be given tents; these will be put up in open spaces. They will be given a monthly allowance. Houses will be built & they could be moved there later on.”
Now this is a prescription by a doctor without asking the patient what his problem is. The doctor decides that the patients illness and prescribes the medicine. Now what do we have to say about this? Well I think the doctor should first ask the patient what his problem is. This is exactly what these people need today.
Ask them why they want to stay together at night, Ask a A/L student sitting for a exam what he/she thinks of the decision by the education ministry to have the exam in June.
Where are the people who talk of human rights? Gone with the tsunami? I humbly request you please come & listen to me.
It is raining heavily; there is mud all over, now where do these people go from here, the schools are out of bounce! Back to their home that does not exist? This is an even worse tidal wave I must say.
Why can’t they be given a semi permanent structure which suits the environment conditions of that area? Is this too much to ask? This is a national disaster, a situation of emergency. Doesn’t it require detailed planning with participation of the affected people? This is not the time for an advertising campaign, to show the world we are doing things in double quick time. We will rebuild at any cost (including the cost of mental torture of victims).
If you happen to be at one of the camp just give ear to what the inhabitants have to say before you tell them what you did or want to do.
Don’t think them mean or ungrateful they really appreciate what you & I have done for them. But they plead with us to think human. They don’t want to be pitied or made feel as exhibits they are people who have lost a culture. They want you & me to walk hand in hand with them together to rebuild their lost culture.
Third Eye 28.01.2005
