Housing

The Foundation of Goodness is committed to improving the living conditions of rural families. Prior to the Tsunami, the focus was on small home improvements and the provision of mains water supply, connection to the sewerage system and electricity supply.

The tsunami destroyed homes and left devastation in its wake

After the tsunami, emergency shelter was provided, first in the temple grounds and then in temporary wooden shelters. It took only a few months for the first houses to be completed to re-house families who had been left with nothing.

The first of the model houses to be completed, in March 2005

In March 2005, a model house designed by architect Navin Guneratne, was completed and gifted by Anil Cook of Rotary Club Metropolitan to the poorest village family, as nominated by Seenigama villagers.

Housing Projects

Children Action is the single largest donor in the Foundation's history, having provided holistic support through funding 200 brand new homes with extras for families living in the 100m buffer zone, repairs to 200 partly-damaged homes and transformation of 15 mud-brick homes.

Thanks to the enormous assistance from worldwide supporters and donors, we have been able to provide housing, complete with modern amenities, essential household items and private gardens.

• Constructed over 625 homes in Seenigama and 20 neighbouring villages
• Repaired 401 partly damaged houses in the region
• Provided power and electricity to 500 homes
• Monitored the maintenance and environmental management of all homes through the Housing Committee
• Installed water purification units and water towers in the housing schemes
• Constructed and restored sanitation facilities

Children Action visit Seenigama to witness progress in house- building after the tsunami

AVIVA Village

This housing project consists of 10 modern homes, essential household items, a community centre, grocery store, storage facilities, computer training centre with internet access, library, post office, public toilet facilities, maternity clinic, Children's Goodness Club offices, community bank and play park.

Aviva village view from the playpark

Perth City Council

The Perth City Council housing scheme is adjacent to the AVIVA village complex, where 9 out of the 30 homes are donated by Perth City Council.

KPMG/LOLC

KPMG/LOLC re-housed 50 families who lost their homes to the tsunami. Thanks to the funding and support from KPMG, the Foundation of Goodness was able to buy land within the village of Seenigama without having to relocate tsunami-affected families to other areas.

KPMG/LOLC Village

The KPMG/LOLC is a housing complex consisting of 50 modern homes, essential household items, a community centre, water tower, children’s play park and library. The KPMG Housing Complex was officially opened in February 2005 by the International Chairman of KPMG, Mr. Mike Rake, on his visit to Sri Lanka. Mr Rake was accompanied by his wife as well as the Chairman, Directors, Management Staff and colleagues from KPMG Ford Rhodes Sri Lanka.

Children enjoy the playpark in
KPMG/LOLC Housing Complex

Victoria Gardens

For residents who could not reclaim their land due to the 100m buffer zone imposed post- tsunami, the Victorian State Government of Australia stepped in with the Victoria Gardens Housing Complex. Victoria Gardens features 84 double storey duplex homes constructed following Australian standards with modern amenities, essential household items, a community centre, a water purification unit, electricity, paved roads, children’s play park and their own gardens and a special facility of an onsite sewerage processing plant.
This housing complex was successfully completed in December 2007 and the deeds were given to residents in May 2009, in a special ceremony presided over by Mr. Leo Van de Toorren, Director of Security and Emergencies, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria Government.

Victoria Gardens: a lesson in participatory community rebuilding and development

‘Lahiru’ accommodation centre reopens for FoG visitors
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Display home delights residents-to-be at
Victoria Gardens
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Aussies show their support as Kushil tours down-under
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Victoria Gardens brings style to Seenigama
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From Devastation to Development
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17 Brand new homes and a community centre funded by Dubai Donor Consortium

View the before and after photographs of the 17 houses

WE SALUTE THE ROTARY DISTRICT 5150 OF SANFRANCISCO

Victoria State Government Delegates Meet Victoria Gardens Goodness Members

Good Deeds from Down Under

KPMG STAFF SHOWS ONGOING SUPPORT FOR WELLBEING OF VILLAGERS
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WNS/AVIVA visit Seenigama for the annual sports day
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KPMG staff visit Seenigama on fundraising trek
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Display home delights residents-to-be at Victoria Gardens
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WNS/AVIVA bring sport and learning to Seenigama
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KPMG delegates take time out to visit village
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Victoria Gardens brings style to Seenigama
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Mission: possible – FoG celebrates the 500th new and 400th restored home  23-December-2006
The Foundation of Goodness (FoG) is celebrating handing over the 500th new and 400th restored home to villagers from Seenigama and its surrounds, who suffered massive loses following the 2004 tsunami disaster......

Another Welcomed Visit From Down Under    
May 2006
On 11th May, the Lord Mayor of the Perth City Council, Dr. Peter Nattrass, along with his daughter, Lavinia, and Frank Crawley, the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Perth made a special visit to Sri Lanka...

A Wonderful Gift From Victoria, Australia    April 2006
On 19th April, the Premier of Victoria, Mr Steve Bracks, his wife, Mrs Perry Bracks and other distinguished guests travelled to Seenigama to give their blessing and join in on...


A Fresh Start    April 2006
Jointly funded by Lanka Orix Leasing Company (LOLC) and KPMG Ford Rhodes, the recently opened estate is the largest of its kind in the area to date...


A Short But Sweet Visit    April 2006
On the 5th April, the Seenigama villagers and Foundation staff had the pleasure of hosting the AVIVA Global Chairman...

Home Sweet Home    March 2006
Under the initiative taken by the Lord Mayor Peter Nattrass of the City of Perth ...

A Dream Come True    26th February 2006
It is always so satisfying to witness those who lost almost everything in the tsunami receive a brand new home ...

Setting an Example in CSR    16th January 2006
Rarely does one come across a corporate donor that wishes not only to contribute financially to a cause, but ...

To Complete the Package    28th November 2005
Whilst building a home is an amazing feat, a home is not complete until it contains...

Taking Pride in Houses, Gardens and Walls  
  24th October 2005
In order to thank the village and surrounding area for taking pride...

Chaminda Vaas Opens Homes and Uplifts Spirits in Seenigama    10th October 2005
Last weekend the number 2 ranked bowler in the world,

Update on the 100 meter Zone Residents   
 13 September 2005
The tsunami has brought hardship to every family in Seengiama but there is

Houses Houses    29 July 2005
Last weekend was one of our best on record as 16 families were recipients

Perth community support for Seenigama Village Rebuilding    22 May 2005
Building Houses, Sports Development and Educational Assistance

Commencement of 25 New Homes    1 April 2005
With the success of our first constructed house behind us we have now embarked.