1. Project Thawalama – 16–17 June 2000

Cost: Rs. 157,000
Description: Construction of underground bunkers in Janakapura and Ranabapura for civilian protection.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mr. Clement Perera, Wing Commander Ranjith Ratnapala, Mrs. Ratnapala, Mr. and Mrs. Nissanka Madiwake, Mts. Ira Madiwake.

2. Project Thawalama – 22 August 2000

Cost: Rs. 229,500
Description: Completion of 15–17 underground bunkers for civilians and ongoing school bunkers.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Wing Commander Ranjith Ratnapala.

3. Project Thawalama – 10–11 November 2001

Cost: Rs. 317,500
Description: Sramadana and health camp; distribution of dry rations, toys, and medicines in Ampara villages.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mr. S.L. Gunasekera, Wing Commander Ranjith Ratnapala, Mr. Gamini Perera, Mr. Chandra Gunasekera, Doctors Pulatis, Ascela, Bimesh, Dr. Rani Bandara.

4. Project Thawalama – 10 & 17 February 2002

Cost: Rs. 151,400
Description: Distribution of dry rations, school books, uniforms, and spectacles; villagers educated on NGO activities.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mrs. Ranmalli Amarasekera, Miss Marlene Jayawardena, Mr. Chandra Gunasekera, Wing Commander Ranjith Ratnapala, Mr. A.L.B.K. Perera, Mr. Bodidasa, Lion Desmond Hetiarachchi.

5. Project Thawalama – 8–9 June 2002

Cost: Rs. 317,000
Description: Inspection of Kuda Kandamalawa tank restoration; hospital curtain donation; loan recovery.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mr. Gamini Bandaranayake, Mr. Chandra Gunasekera.

6. Project Thawalama – 12–16 January 2003

Cost: Rs. 175,000
Description: Establishment of computer training centre; educating villagers about unethical conversions.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mrs. Swama Sahabandu, Mr. & Mrs. Nissanka Madiwake, Mr. Harsha Walpola, Mr. Vasantha Pinto, Wettisinghe sisters.

7. Project Thawalama – Early 2003 (Computer Training Centres)

Cost: Rs. 223,000
Description: Addressing computer training and Dhamma students; small equipment and lecture support.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Wing Commander Ranjith Ratnapala, Mrs. Ratnapala, Mr. Daya Fernando, Mr. Lathif, Nissanka Madiwake, Dr. Gunaruwan, Vasantha Pinto, Imtias.

8. Project Thawalama – 2–3 March 2003

Cost: Rs. 1,207,500
Description: Inspection of Nuwaragalatenna tank restoration; first installment released.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mrs. J.S.R. Amarasekera, Mrs. Carmen Ratnatunga (UK sponsor), Mr. Gamini Bandaranayake (contractor).

9. Project Thawalama – 19–20 March 2003

Cost: Rs. 257,500
Description: Inspecting and repairing computers at Pirivenas; rice mill loan issued.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mr. Lalith Karunaratne (Helabima), Mr. Vasantha Pinto, Imtias (technicians).

10. Project Thawalama – 28–29 March 2003

Cost: Rs. 205,000
Description: Housing inspections and dry ration distribution; school materials provided to correct previous omissions.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mr. Preethi Kolonnage, Mr. Gamini Amarasekera, Peoples Bank staff, Mrs. Nimal Wijesinghe, Ms. Samanthi Wijesinghe, Mr. & Mrs. Sujeeva Mudalige.

11. Project Thawalama – 17–18 June 2003

Cost: Rs. 316,000
Description: Establishment of two computer centres; transport of computers; addressing unethical conversions.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera.

12. Project Thawalama – 17–19 August 2003

Cost: Rs. 544,500
Description: Housing project in Dematagoda; preschool support; inspecting restoration work; distributing leaflets.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Wing Commander Ranjith Ratnapala, Mr. Acela Amarasekera, Mr. Binera Seneviratne.

13. Project Thawalama – 27–28 August 2003

Cost: Rs. 140,000
Description: Plantain cultivation project and exploring self-employment for soldiers’ spouses; land inspection for housing.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mr. Lalith Karunaratne (Helebima).

14. Project Thawalama – 2–3 September 2003

Cost: Rs. 12,500
Description: Introductory visits to villages; TDF provided transport for potential project planning.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Wing Commander Ranjith Ratnapala, Mrs. Ratnapala, Mr. & Mrs. Abey Ekanayake.

15. Project Thawalama – 6–7 September 2003

Cost: Rs. 70,500
Description: Official visit to computer centres; inspection of lecture hall; guardroom funding; scholarships awarded.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mr. Daya Fernando, Mr. Preethi Kolonnage, Mr. & Mrs. Nissanka Madiwake, Mr. Bandu Ranasinghe (IDM).

16. Project Thawalama – 9–10 September 2003

Cost: Rs. 192,000
Description: Establishment of computer training centre; house inspection; distribution of dry rations and educational leaflets.
Key Participants: Lt Col A.S. Amarasekera, Mr. Preethi Kolonnage, Mrs. Gilda Gunaratne, Ms. Daya Samaratunga, Mr. Imtias, Mr. Lala Silva.

Thawalama Projects – Vavuniya District