Netherlands Sri Lanka
“When a man is hungry you first give him fish, then provide a rod and teach him how to fish”

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About Havonos

The 2004 tsunami was the primary reason to establish the foundation Havonos. We learned many things about the background and culture after working closely together with the Sri Lankans through the years.

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Do you like our projects and are you considering becoming a donor? There are several ways to support our foundation financially. You can make a one-time or recurring donation.

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Havonos projects

Since the foundation of Havonos in 2005, we have been able to carry out and fulfil many projects, including the renovation of the RCTM school in Nilaveli and the establishment of a sewing school.

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April 2026

April 2026

The first quarter of 2026 is already behind us. It was a period dominated by the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck on 25 November 2025. We previously…

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December 2025

December 2025

Time flies. We are already approaching the end of the year and we still owe you a news item. This time of the year invites to read the…

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July 2025

July 2025

This is the Havonos second news release of 2025. The first half of the year has already passed. We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer, relaxing and…

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