Dear Supporters of Hope and Change,

Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society (BUDS) invite you to be part of a heart-warming journey as we walk hand in hand for the betterment of Batticaloa. BUDS is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of the underprivileged in our community.

Join us, our walk will be on Sunday 22nd October 2023, starts at 9.30am in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Parks, Bushy Park Hampton Court Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2EJ

This year, we have embarked on several transformative projects, and we need your unwavering support to make them a reality.

One of our mission is to provide affordable housing to individuals and families in need, offering them a secure and dignified place to call home. With your support, we can work towards building a brighter future for those who are currently struggling for shelter.

Our foster care program serves as a beacon of hope for children in need. Our aim is to expand this initiative, providing more children with the opportunity for a brighter future through education and comprehensive care.

This year, our charity walk also holds a special purpose - to raise funds for the Substance Use Prevention Program in Batticaloa and its surrounding areas - "Say No to Drugs" - The drug epidemic is a pressing challenge and is a growing concern in our community, affecting thousands of lives. The Recent statistics are alarming, with thousands of regular drug users in Sri Lanka.

Youth and young adults are especially vulnerable to developing substance use disorders, which carry the potential for life altering consequences. Prevention and early intervention can help limit experimentation and reduce risky behavior before serious social and health problems develop.

Help for Elderly and Homeless People - As part of our holistic approach to community development, we are committed to providing assistance to elderly and the homeless by addressing immediate needs we aim to lay the foundation for long term support.

Together, we can work towards creating a thriving, caring, and substance abuse-free Batticaloa. Your support is crucial in making this vision a reality.

Thank you for your continuous support.

Secretary

Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society (BUDS)