Sri Sathya Sai Home for Elders in Meegoda

A new home for the elders is being constructed in Watareka,Meegoda with the blessings of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba which will accommodate 20 male and 20 female elders. This home will be completely free of charge and deserving elders of any religion or ethnicity will be admitted without any discrimination, according to a Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation media release.

The need for elders homes in Sri Lanka is significant with 23% of Sri Lankan elderly living below the poverty line.

A large majority of elders depend on children and relatives for their living and the need is ever escalating with the elderly population expected to reach a staggering 22% in 2030 from 10% in the year 2000.

Sri Sathya Sai Home for Elders will be located on a scenic plot of land 32 kilometres south of Colombo at Watereke in Meegoda. The construction work commencing in May and the Home will be ready for occupation by May 2016. It is located 500 metres off the main road on a picturesque setting reflecting the serenity and peacefulness that is necessary for a home of this nature. Bordering a large stretch of paddy fields on one side and a pond on the other. The Home will offer the tranquillity and stillness the elders would cherish to spend the evening of their life in reflection and thought.

The green vegetation and 'rambutan' trees provide a captivating setting.

The Home will include two spacious dormitories for the male and female elders, dining hall, a library, reading and recreation space and a visitors lobby,