K. E. Ananda Weerakoon, born in 1958 in Nochchiyagama, Anuradhapura, has lived a life full of hard work and community service. After completing his education up to the 8th grade, he followed in his family's footsteps to become a farmer growing paddy, chilies, and peanuts on nearly 2 acres of land.
Nayana Nandani, a 30-year-old woman from Nochchiyagama, has faced a life full of challenges, but her story is one of perseverance and transformation. Born into poverty, Nayana was one of six siblings raised by parents who worked as laborers. Her father, bedeviled with drug addiction, ...
Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the growing challenge of plastic waste management amidst rapid industrialization and population growth, with annual plastic consumption reaching a staggering 1,590,000 metric tons. Against this backdrop, Pathum Niranjana’s journey into waste collection, particularly focusing on PET and other plastic variants, was driven by his deep-rooted passion for environmental preservation.
Sri Lankan small-holder farmers traditionally rely on cascade water systems for irrigation, which support local biodiversity and provide water storage for drought resilience under the ‘Climate Resilient Water, Sustainable Farming & Livelihoods: Strengthening Sri Lankan Farming Families’ Climate Resilience’ funded by Paul Liberman Family Foundation through Green Empowerment.
At a time when the climate crisis looms large over the future of our planet, youth engagement has never been more critical. Recognizing this urgency, Janathakshan, in collaboration with five leading Sri Lankan universities, launched the Climate Change Action Ambassadors project (CCAA), an ambitious initiative designed to cultivate a new generation of climate leaders.
When Srimali Karunaratne joined Phase 2 of the PHINLA project, she was stepping into a completely new territory. A housewife with no prior experience in waste management, Srimali was determined to build a better future for herself, her family, her community, and the environment.