Differently abled sisters appeal for help

by Christie Fernando, Chilaw Spl. Cor.

Two differently-abled sisters N.P. Shiranthi (28) and N.P. Chathurika Madhushani (17) eke out a living collecting firewood and water in a wheel-chair in the remote village of Karuwalagaswewa, Puttalam.

They are impaired from birth. Their mother passed away and their father's whereabouts are unknown. Shiranthi attended school upto 10th Standard while Chathurika studied upto 7th standard.

The house they are living is dilapidated and uninhabitable, they said.

They have a small property, but don't have the means to build a house. Shiranthi toils hard day in and day out to find the fire-wood they need, and procure water for their household needs, ablutions and to cook their food.

She has an uphill task to bring up her sister. They receive a dole of Rs. 3,000 from the Social Services Department for their sustenance which is not adequate. They need a decent house with minimum amenities to eke out an existence.

They would be deeply grateful if anyone could assist them to make a better living.