A Return to Sri Lanka and Fishing

The returned asylum seeker Bridging Lanka is supporting to rebuild a livelihood has bought nets, an outboard motor and boat. Angelitto goes out to sea each day, his fortunes are on the rise and the business is providing employment for other locals. He was one of nine asylum seekers supported by Bridging Lanka when their boat capsized leaving them stranded in Indonesia. Enroute to Australia, the people smugglers abandoned them. The nine hid from the authorities without shelter, food and medicines. For nine months we provided for them until each returned to Sri Lanka. We are in constant touch with six of the nine returned asylum seekers and help with education and livelihoods.