Wishing to do more Donald began to
expand on an idea that would allow HFH-SL to actually manufacture 100% of the structural components in Sri Lanka in lieu of
importing components from China and using raw materials such as wood (timber) that did not withstand harsh tropical climates.
This program would also create 1,000’s of new jobs, which would stimulate Sri Lanka’s economy and more
importantly provide decent, affordable housing for those displaced.
Shortly after
the completion of several homes in a small fishing village in Balapitiya, Sri Lanka in January, 2006, car bombs and suicide
bombers from LTTE terrorists entered the Capital (Colombo) taking the lives of 100’s of citizens. This
act of terrorism practically stopped all of the reconstruction efforts to the North and East. Due to that
uncontrollable situation we were forced to put our program on permanent hold until peace returned to the land of serendipity.
However, Donald decided to press forward expanding his program so
he decided redirect its resources to other countries where homeless, orphaned children were in need. Out
of that idea REACH (Reconstruction Efforts Aiding Children without Homes) was born with a sole purpose to develop strategic
alliances with corporations, funding partners, universities and non-profit professional organizations to continue its work,
delivering worthy projects to communities wherever orphaned children are in need. Furthermore, REACH has created an enhanced Volunteer Travel/Build
program that will allow individuals and groups to take part in the construction of the projects through a hands-on program
called "Voluntourism."