The Building A Future Foundation (BAFF) and Seatek, our fabric, metal and fiberglass workshop recently provided four sets of sails to fishermen in Jaffna, continuing SLYG support for local communities.
This initiative follows an earlier donation that delivered two fishing boats to support their daily work. With the addition of these sail sets, the objective remains the same: to provide practical tools that can be directly used on the ground.
For these fishermen, having the right equipment makes a real difference. Sails are not just part of the boat as they shape how easily and safe they can move, how efficiently they can work, and how well they can adapt to changing conditions. By providing new sails for existing boats, this support helps improve their day-to-day work in a simple and practical way.
This approach reflects both the group’s and Foundation’s overall direction, focusing on actions that address real needs and make a tangible difference, both immediately and over time.
In Jaffna, this is part of a longer-term commitment. The idea goes beyond one-off support, aiming instead to create continuity and help communities not only carry out their work, but sustain and grow it over time.