The story of Lakshman Kalupathirana

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A few years ago, on a hike in Grampians , I met a gentleman named Henk Snijders and his lovely wife Yolanda.

What caught my eye wasn’t just the conversation ,it was what he was wearing.
A Sri Lankan cricket jersey 🇱🇰

So I asked him, “Why Sri Lanka?”

What followed was not a casual answer… it was a story of purpose.

He spoke about his deep connection to Sri Lanka, the people, and something far bigger than travel — a mission to give families something most of us take for granted… a home.

Later, with few messages , we met again in Adelaide on the same trip after few days.
And that’s when I truly understood the scale of what he was doing.

Through House4SriLanka ,Henk and his Dutch friends have now built close to 60 houses for underprivileged families in Sri Lanka — giving them dignity, safety, and a future.

These are not just houses…
They are second chances.

Families living on barely a few dollars a day, in unsafe conditions, are now living in solid homes with water, electricity, and hope.

And what I admire most?
This is done with transparency, heart, and real impact — house by house, family by family.

I’m proud to say…
👉 I’m now part of this story too.

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💡 A simple truth:

A decent home is not a luxury.
It’s a human right.



If you’re reading this — I invite you to be part of something meaningful.

👉 One house costs around AUD 10,000
👉 Takes about 4 weeks to build
👉 Changes a family’s life forever



Let’s not just talk about change.
Let’s build it.

If you want to contribute, collaborate, or just learn more — reach out.
Together, we can give someone a roof, dignity, and a future.

If you can help please connect with Henk …🙏🙏