The U.S. Ambassador to
Sri Lanka, Ms. Patricia A. Butenis, officially opened two schools in
Mutur. The schools were rebuilt by the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), the development agency of the U.S.
Government, as part of its programme to help former conflict-affected
communities return to normalcy as quickly as possible.
Ambassador Butenis presided over the ceremonial openings of Amman
Nagar and Arafa Nagar Schools in Trincomalee District, two of five
schools rehabilitated by USAID with funding from the U.S. Pacific
Command (PACOM). In addition to the five schools in Trincomalee,
two schools and one hospital were also rehabilitated in the Batticaloa
District.
U.S. Ambassador Butenis said, "Stronger schools lead to a better
education, which leads to more opportunities for young people.
These schools are symbols that a brighter and better future is possible
for these two communities, and the United States Government is pleased
to contribute."
The schools in Amman Nagar and Arafa Nagar were severely damaged
during the many years of conflict. The rehabilitation of the
schools signals a positive change to the communities and will encourage
residents displaced by the conflict to return.
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