Project Galle 2005
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Small Business Unawatuna
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PROJECTS > SMALL BUSINESS UNAWATUNA > ROSAYLIN'S SHOP
Project: Rosaylin's Shop
Project Coordinator: Majella Tarbatt, Annie Walsh
Project Aim: To help Rosaylin and her husband reopen their small shop in Unawatuna.
Project Start Date: 28th January 2005
Project End Date: 28th January 2005
Project Cost: €100





Rosaylin in her reopened shop
Rosaylin and her husband had a small shop in Unawatuna before the Tsunami struck. They sold items such as drinks and snacks to tourists. They earned a very small income from their shop but it was enough to keep them going. Rosaylin had two daughters and one son before the Tsunami. She lost one of her daughters and one of her sons in the Tsunami.

When Majella met Rosaylin she was devastated and her sadness was very evident. They sat together and Rosaylin told her sad story. Cork Aid to Sri Lanka provided Rosaylin with stock to rebuild the shop and tried to take her mind off the terrible situation that Rosaylin and her husband found themselves in.

"I was happy to see a smile on your face when we went to Galle and purchased some stock for your shop. It was great to see that even for a few moments there were signs of hope and happiness returning to your life. The tea you made for me and your neighbours offered an opportunity for you to express your sadness and talk freely about your loss. I enjoyed hearing about your children and I hope this provided some consolation to you in your time of grief"
- extract of a letter to Rosaylin from Majella.