Category Archives: Sri Lanka
Future Plans – The Present Continuous
After my first two weeks of discovery and planning it became clear that there was a huge opportunity to develop the English language function within the foundation. What was missing however was someone to help define the opportunity and get … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, EFL, Foundation of Goodness, Sri Lanka, TEFL, TESOL, Volunteering
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Preparations and Past Participles – Teaching Begins
I began correspondence with the Foundation of Goodness about volunteer teaching opportunities back in October 2014. After completing an application with my credentials and motivations for volunteering I was accepted and we agreed on a 6 week placement starting on May … Continue reading
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The Foundation of Goodness
A national NGO and US registered charity the Foundation of Goodness was established in 1999 by Kushil Gunasekera, a local entrepreneur and humanitarian. Gunasekera’s vision was to bridge the gap between rural and urban development through the provision of services … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Cricket, Foundation of Goodness, NGO, Not for Profit, Sri Lanka, Volunteering
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Serendipity
Serendipity means a fortunate happenstance or a pleasant surprise. This beautiful word stems from Serendip, the name for Sri Lanka prior to being called Ceylon. My love of this country began back in 1991 when I was fortunate to visit … Continue reading
Adventures in life, travel and teaching 