Wednesday, October 12, 2005


"I was displaced from my own place Palaly on 15th of June 1990. I lost my family members and properties. Since then I havebeen living in Viyaparimoolai. My fishing boat and fishing net were destroyed by the Tsunmai, in December 2004. I have four children to look after. I can't stay at home. I come her to help the fellow fishermen and earn some money. They pay me depending on the catch. The average income for a day is Sri Lankan Rupees 150/=, which in not enough to buy anythig" says forty six years old fisherman Vinayagamoorthy Velummayilum of Erinthamman Koyilady in Point Pedro-Jaffna.