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Puppy petting session at MerlionKids International Preschool
Embark recently conducted an educational program on kindness and compassion at the Merlionkids International Preschool in Nugegoda. The program involved a puppy petting session where teachers and students interacted with the puppies and were given the opportunity to feed and pet them. The session also focused on creating awareness of street dogs in Sri Lanka […]
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Daxon, the animal whisperer, visits Embark
Allan Dixon, most commonly known as @Daxon on Instagram, the animal whisperer and social media influencer, recently visited the Embark clinic with his team to spend time with Embark’s rescue dogs. He is known for his extraordinary animal photography and unique selfies with animals. He collaborates with tourism agencies and conservation groups around the world […]
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CNVR Program at the Colombo Port and Harbor Date: 24th July
The Otara Foundation together with Embark and in partnership with the Colombo Port carried out an Education and 5 Day Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release Program for the dogs in the area. The initiative was successfully concluded with a total of 278 Vaccinations and 245 Sterilizations being carried out. The Foundation hopes this program will encourage more corporates, institutions […]
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Speech at the Board of Investment at the “Reach the Peak” Program
Otara Gunewardene was invited to speak at the Board Of Investment’s “Reach the Peak” program held at the Board’s Auditorium. The program is intended to inspire and encourage the BOI staff to reach aspirations they might have. The speech focused on branding, marketing and entrepreneurship where Otara shared stories of her life as a successful […]
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Otara Foundation Environment Day Nature Photography Winners Date: 24th July
The Otara Foundation held a Nature Photography Contest to celebrate World Environment Day 2019. Congratulations to Amanda Athuraliya, Jegajeevan Muthulingam, Kalana Karunathilake, Prathiba Amugoda, Veena Fernando, Dr. Kalana Pradeep, Sameera Madushanka, Shenal Ganegoda, and Woshitha Abeysekara. The Otara Foundation thanks the contestants for their participation and their great passion and love for Sri Lanka’s natural heritage.
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Help Create Change: Video Competition
In commemoration of World Environment Day 2019, which happens on the 5th of June, the Otara Foundation will be offering conscious citizens the chance to help make a powerful video that will create a positive change. Aspiring film-makers can send in their entries under the thought-provoking theme “Towards a plastic-free Sri Lanka” on or before […]
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The Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union Women’s Day Award
Otara was honored with an award in recognition of her outstanding excellence and dedication and kindness to all animals by the Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union recently. The colorful event was held in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2019.“Thank you and most of all thank you for recognizing the animals. I am only a channel […]
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Chitra Lane School IT Exhibition
Otara recently visited the new IT Department at the Chitra Lane School for the Special Needs Child. An exhibition was held to showcase the different and unique IT skills of over 250 children using computers and tabs. Around 1,000 children currently receive guidance, therapy and training through the school’s IT Resource Centre. The Chitra Lane […]
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Feeding of Hungry Street Animals
Otara, together with the Animal Rights Protection Force provided a tasty meal to approximately 80 street dogs, cats and crows during a recent feeding program. It was a delicious meal of rice, pumpkin, gotukola, soya meat, yams and mung beans prepared by Otara herself and with the help of some compassionate people from the ARPF!
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AIESEC Volunteers in Sri Lanka
Three groups of AIESEC Volunteers from all parts of the world recently visited Sri Lanka to work with Embark over the course of three weeks. They were part of the Paw Prints Program that focused on the importance of creating a better world and living together in harmony with all lives. The AIESEC Volunteers closely […]
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