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First Name: Mohanasanthi
Nickname:
Last Name: Mathymohan
Birthdate: 31/08/1993
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: He was sick for a long time. Became mentally disturbed because of poverty. He committed suicide
in 1997
Mother's story:She was shot dead during a confrontation between the armed forces and the rebels while returning
home after her work.
How the child came to the orphanage:
She was brought by a social worker who visits her village.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very talkative. Mixes freely with the other children. Always cheerful and smiling.
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First Name: Mohanapriya
Nickname: Priya
Last Name: Mathymohan
Birthdate: 15/02/1991
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: A bit a weak child. Nervous at times. Underwent a medical check up. Advised to
Father's story: He was sick for a long time. Became mentally disturbed because of poverty. He committed suicide
in 1997
Mother's story:She was shot dead during a confrontation between the armed forces and the rebels while returning
home after her work.
How the child came to the orphanage:
She was brought by a social worker who visits her village.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Quiet child. Likes to play with other children.
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First Name: Tharshini
Nickname: Purusi
Last Name: Velan
Birthdate: 14/03/1983
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy. She had slight skin allergies, but was treated and now alright.
Father's story: He was sick for a long time. Heart patient. Died 1994.
Mother's story:Was admitted in a hospital in 1998 after she became seriously ill, possibly food poison. Died in
hospital after a week.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
She is a bright child. Good in studies. Sings well and in the church's choir. Very active and helpful.
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First Name: Kajenthini
Nickname: Kajenthini
Last Name: Selvarajah
Birthdate: 18/03/1990
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: He was attached to the temporary Government Security Service. While at home his hand grenade
accidentally exploded. He and his wife were killed on the spot.
Mother's story: Killed by handgrenade accident with husband.
How the child came to the orphanage:
A father's friend who worked with him brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
She started attending school only at the age of eight. Bright student. Very eager to study. Very talkative and
sings well.
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First Name: Jeyajancy
Nickname: Jancy
Last Name: Ponnusamy
Birthdate: 23/07/1984
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Allergic to certain food items.
Father's story: He died in 1989 when the children were small due to illness.
Mother's story:She was a mental patient. She was ill for 2 years and died in 1996 of natural causes.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by the grama sevaku and one of her relatives. Aunt brought her to the home.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Bright and cheerful child. Likes to play games and interested in sports.
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First Name: Thanushiya
Nickname: Thanushiya
Last Name: Viswalingam
Birthdate: 27/03/1988
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: Father left the family when the children were small. His whereabouts were unknown for some time.
Now it is said that he has gone to south Sri Lanka and remarried to another.
Mother's story:After her husband left her, she became depressed and sick for some time. Died of heart attack in
1997.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very helpful to others. Good in studies and mixes cheerfully with all the children.
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First Name: Nirmala
Nickname: Nirmi
Last Name: Thangavel
Birthdate: 29/07/1986
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: Father died during ethnic violence. He got caught in crossfire between the armed forces and the
rebels. He and his wife were shot while returning home from work.
Mother's story: Shot with husband
How the child came to the orphanage:
Social workers recommended the grandmother who brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Likes music and sings well. Very cheerful and mixes freely with other children.
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First Name: Vimalananthy
Nickname: Nanthy
Last Name: Vasantharaja
Birthdate: 30/11/1984
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: Father and mother were shot dead by unknown person during ethnic violence. Mother died later in
hospital.
Mother's story:Father and mother were shot dead by unknown person during ethnic violence. Mother died later in
hospital.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
She takes part in most of the activities of the orphanage. Sings very well. She is a good leader.
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First Name: Sarojini
Nickname: Saro
Last Name: Vallipuram
Birthdate: 29/03/1986
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: Was shot dead during a fight between the armed forces and the rebels.
Mother's story:Was depressed and sick after her husband's death. Was ailing for a year and died of a heart
attack.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Uncle brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
She is interested in music, sings well. Very cheerful and mixes well with the other children.
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First Name: Renuka
Nickname: Renu
Last Name: Balaratnam
Birthdate: 15/02/1988
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Was a bit weak when joined the orphanage. Had medical examination and was
Father's story: During ethnic violence, their village was attacked in the night. Many houses were burnt and many
were murdered. He and his wife were stabbed to death.
Mother's story: Stabbed to death with husband.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Social worker recommended the orphanage and aunt brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very bright. Interested in music. Sings well. Very cheerful and mixes freely with the other children.
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First Name: Pushpamalar
Nickname: Pushpa
Last Name: Sukumar
Birthdate: 06/05/1987
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: She is a bit weak. When she joined the home, often fell sick. Treated by a
Father's story: While returning from work, he got caught in a crossfire between the armed forces and the rebels,
and subsequently was shot dead.
Mother's story:After her husband was killed, she was mentally affected and depressed. She committed suicide by
setting fire to herself.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Uncle brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
She is quiet and does her work well . Enjoys playing with the other children.
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First Name: Vijitha
Nickname: Viji
Last Name: Nadarajah
Birthdate: 17/10/1982
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Was a bit weak when joined. She had medical examination. Received food
Father's story: Was shot dead during ethnic violence. There was a confrontation between the armed forces and the
rebels in their village. Both father and mother got caught in the crossfire.
Mother's story: Died with husband.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by a social worker. Brought by uncle.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Good in studies. Likes to play games.
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First Name: Thevarani
Nickname: Rani
Last Name: Selvarajah
Birthdate: 22/03/1992
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: He was attached to the temporary Government Security Service. While at home his hand grenade
accidentally exploded. He and his wife were killed on the spot.
Mother's story: Killed by handgrenade accident with husband.
How the child came to the orphanage:
A father's friend who worked with him brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
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First Name: Vijayakanthi
Nickname: Vijaya
Last Name: Vijayanathan
Birthdate: 19/10/1983
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: Father left the family in 1994. Whereabouts unknown.
Mother's story:Was depressed after departure of husband. Suffered from poverty and was unable to provide food
and look after the family. Comitted suicide.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought her to the orphanage.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very active. Good in studies and likes to dance. (She is really good at dancing.)
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First Name: Rajanikanthi
Nickname: Kanthi
Last Name: Shanmugam
Birthdate: 06/02/1982
born in: Polanaruwa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: During ethnic violence in 1992, the village was attacked by the Singhalese majority group and
many were murdered. He was murdered along with his wife in this incident. Only the children
escaped.
Mother's story: Slain with husband.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Uncle brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very active child. Takes part in sports activities. Very helpful.
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First Name: Mekala
Nickname: Kala
Last Name: Thangavel
Birthdate: 09/05/1985
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: Father died during ethnic violence. Was shot dead while returning homefrom work with his wife.
They got caught in the crossfire between the armed forces and the rebels.
Mother's story: Shot dead with husband.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by a social worker. Grandmother brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
She is bright and good in studies. Likes sports.
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First Name: Pathma
Nickname: Pathma
Last Name: Ramakrishnan
Birthdate: 29/04/1984
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: Unemployed. Committed suicide because he was not able to support the family.
Mother's story: She was suffering from cancer. Died in hospital in 1995.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by social worker. Brought by grandmother.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Normal child. Takes part in the homes activities.
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First Name: Ragini
Nickname: Ragini
Last Name: Thamotharam
Birthdate: 07/04/1989
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: She was a bit weak when she came to the home. She was treated and cured with
Father's story: Became depressed after his wife's death and, finding it difficult to support the family, he
comitted suicide.
Mother's story:She was a rheumatic patient. Bedridden for a long time. Did not improve by treatment. Succumbed
to the illness.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Uncle who had heard about the orphanage brought her.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Good in studies. Interested in games. Can sing well.
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First Name: Yogeswary
Nickname: Yoges
Last Name: Pavalasingam
Birthdate: 21/05/1982
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems:
Father's story: During ethnic violence in 1990, he was shot dead in a confrontation between the armed forces and
the rebels as he was returning home from work.
Mother's story: She was sick after her husbands death. She died after a long illness.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Her grandmother tried to take care of her for a while. She was very poor. She heard of the
orphanage from another girl at the orphanage and was brought by a relative.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very bright student. Interested in studies. Takes part in sports activities in school.
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First Name: Thanala
Nickname: Gaya
Last Name: Thangarajah
Birthdate: 05/09/1995
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: He was a fisherman. He drowned while fishing in the year 1997. Body was recovered after 2 days.
Mother's story:She was suffering from poverty. Left the children with their grandmother and ran away from home.
Whereabouts unknown.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought her to the orphanage.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very interesting child. Very talkative. Likes to entertain others. Always with a smile. Loved by all the
children.
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First Name: Pratheepan
Nickname: Theepan
Last Name: Packiarajah
Birthdate: 01/06/1990
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Slight defect in the right hand but is able to use it. Otherwise healthy child.
Father's story: Was killed by unknown person during ethnic violence in their village in a confrontation between
armed forces and the rebels.
Mother's story: She was affected by her husbands death. Was ill for some time and died in 1997.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by Grana sevaka. Aunt brought him here.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Quite intelligent. Good in studies.
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First Name: Jeevaratham
Nickname: Jeevan
Last Name: Vijayasri
Birthdate: 12/12/1988
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: While he was going to work, he was shot dead. This happened during a confrontation between the
armed forces and the rebels
Mother's story:Sickly person. Left home suddenly without anyone's knowledge. Whereabouts still unknown.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought him to the orphanage.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very cheerful. Likes to study. Good in games. Takes part in sports activities.
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First Name: Vetharaniam
Nickname: Vetha
Last Name: Manicapodi
Birthdate: 18/03/1986
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: He died of heart attack when his wife was pregnant.with him.
Mother's story: She died in 1994 after suffering from rheumatism for nearly 3 years.
How the child came to the orphanage:
His grandmother brought him to the orphanage
Other interesting stories about the child:
Good in studies. He sings well. Participates in choir.
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First Name: Joseph
Nickname: Joseph
Last Name: Nadarajah
Birthdate: 03/08/1984
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: He was shot dead accidentally while chopping firewood in a jungle near his village by armed
persons.
Mother's story:Died from burns. While she was cooking, the hut caught fire and burned to the ground with her.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Brought by an aunt with recommendation of a social worker.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very bright student. Takes part in sports at school.
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First Name: Yogarajah
Nickname: Rajah
Last Name: Pavalasingam
Birthdate: 28/11/1984
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child.
Father's story: He was shot dead when going to work. He got caught in crossfire when the armed forces and the
rebels were fighting.
Mother's story:She left the children in grandmother's care and went to work as a cook in a hostel. She got
cancer and died.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought him.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Sings well. Very obedient child.
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First Name: Sivathasan
Nickname: Thasan
Last Name: Krishnapillai
Birthdate: 05/06/1988
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: He had deserted the family when Thasan was a small boy. He has married another woman and is
living in a far away place. Whereabouts unknown.
Mother's story:She too has left the children with her mother and god married again. No contacts with thasan or
other children.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought him to the orphanage.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very cheerful. Mixes readily with the other children.
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First Name: Nanthakumar
Nickname: Kumar
Last Name: Thamotharam
Birthdate: 02/08/1984
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Was a bit weak when he joined the orphanage. Now he is alright after receiving
Father's story: He was mentally disturbed after his wifes death. He committed suicide by hanging himself.
Mother's story: Was suffering from rheumatism and died in hospital 1997.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Brought by his grandmother after recommendation of social worker.
Other interesting stories about the child:
He is a bright student. takes part in sports activities.
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First Name: Rameshan
Nickname: Rames
Last Name: Mylvaganam
Birthdate: 22/04/1985
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: He was shot dead by unknown person during ethnic violence shoot-out.
Mother's story:She died later. She was hospitalized with fever. Died after a week. Possibly virus.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Brought to the orphanage by his elder sister who is married and living in poverty.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very quiet and timid child.
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First Name: Sureshkumar
Nickname: Suresh
Last Name: Perinpam
Birthdate: 21/08/1986
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: He died in 1987. Suresh was one year old. He died of a heart attack.
Mother's story:She was looking after the family after her husband's death. She got virus fever and died in
1988.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Brought by grandmother.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very cheerful and helpful. Likes to play games.
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First Name: Vijitharan
Nickname: Viji
Last Name: Nadesaratnam
Birthdate: 19/04/1985
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: Was shot dead by unknown person while visiting a village where fighting (ethnic violence) was
going on.
Mother's story:During ethnic violence, while returning home, was shot dead in a fight between armed forces and
rebels.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by Grama Sevak. Brought by an aunt.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Sings well. In choir
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First Name: Ganesamoorthy
Nickname: Moorthy
Last Name: Sinnathurai
Birthdate: 28/07/1985
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: Died of heart attack.
Mother's story: Died during ethnic violence. Killed as a result of crossfire.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Brought by mother's sister and her husband.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very cheerful. Likes to play all the time.
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First Name: Ranjitkumar
Nickname: Ranjit
Last Name: Rajendran
Birthdate: 13/10/1985
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems:
Father's story: While going to work he got caught in between a shoot-out by the armed forces and the rebels.
Killed on the spot by a gunshot.
Mother's story:Was depressed after husband's death. She was ill for sometime and finally died in 1997.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Brought by grandmother
Other interesting stories about the child:
Bright student. Very talkative. Sings well.
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First Name: Sisirakumar
Nickname: Kumar
Last Name: Hemachandu
Birthdate: 01/01/1984
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy child
Father's story: He was missing during ethnic violence. He went to work and never returned home. Whereabouts
still unknown. Feared dead.
Mother's story: Mother died in 1992. Committed suicide by drinking poison.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by Gramasevak. Brought by grandmother.
Other interesting stories about the child:
He is a very jovial person. Good actor. Takes part in dramas.
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First Name: Someswaran
Nickname: Somes
Last Name: Pakiarajah
Birthdate: 07/04/1982
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy Child
Father's story: He was working in Trincomalee, a coastal town 180 km north from Batticaloa. During ethnic
violence, he was killed by unknown armed person at Trincomalee.
Mother's story: She was depressed and became ill after husband's death. She died in 1994.
How the child came to the orphanage:
His uncle brought him.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very bright. Very helpful to the orphanage. Likes to help in the orphanage work with sweeping, cleaning, etc.
Very kind hearted. Likes birds and animals.
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First Name: Jesukumar
Nickname: Kumar
Last Name: Vethanayagam
Birthdate: 21/04/1980
born in: Kalutura
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: He was working in southern part of Sri Lanka, where the majority of people are Singhalese. His
wife and he were stabbed to death by a mob during ethnic violence.
Mother's story: Stabbed to death by a mob with her husband.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by a priest and brought by an uncle.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Bright student. Very helpful to the orphanage. Very cooperative. Good in repairing electrical items.
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First Name: Vivekanantharajah
Nickname: Rajah
Last Name: Nadarajah
Birthdate: 28/02/1983
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Was a bit weak when joined the orphanage. Underwent medical examination. Was
Father's story: Father was an asthma patient. He died due to cardiac asthma.
Mother's story: She is too sick a patient to take care of him. Bedridden with rheumatism.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Brought by grandmother.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Likes to play. Mixes freely with children.
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First Name: Sinthuja
Nickname: Sinthuja
Last Name: Kumar
Birthdate: 29/12/1989
born in: Kalkuda, Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: The village had been surrounded by the armed forces during ethnic violence. He was taken from
his home for inquiry, never to return. Feared dead.
Mother's story: Very sick person. Bedridden for the last 2 years.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Was brought by an aunt to the Kiran Orphanage.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Good girl. Interested in studies. Sings well
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First Name: Vijayaledchumy
Nickname: Vijaya
Last Name: Nadarasa
Birthdate: 13/04/1987
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: Committed suicide by drinking poison. He did not have a regular job. He became depressed as he
was not able to care for the family.
Mother's story: Died in 1994 from cancer
How the child came to the orphanage:
Grandmother brought her to the Kiran Orphanage
Other interesting stories about the child:
Very cheerful. Smiling all the time. Sings well.
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First Name: Ranee
Nickname: Ranee
Last Name: Suntharalingam
Birthdate: 03/03/1987
born in: Batticaloa
Health Problems: Healthy
Father's story: Died from Tuberculosis in 1997.
Mother's story: Died in 1998 from rheumatism and other complaints.
How the child came to the orphanage:
Recommended by Gramasevak, brought to the Kiran Orphanage by an uncle.
Other interesting stories about the child:
Likes to play. Very cheerful and helpful to the orphanage.
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