Projects

  • Forever Family Project

    July 4, 2023

    In 2022, Embark started the Forever Family Project. The purpose of this project was to find homes for adult dogs, who were not able to go back to the community. This includes puppies who were not able to find homes due to the long pandemic we experienced. In addition to

  • Wilpattu Reforestation project

    August 1, 2019

    Otara Gunewardene met with Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake and joined the Sri Lanka Army to support the Wilpattu Reforestation Program. She discussed the progress of the Wilpattu Reforestation program with Major Kumudu Perera and Colonel Ravi Herath, after which she planted a kumbuk tree in support of the project.

  • Education Programs – Elizabeth Moir School / Sara Playtown Horana

    September 25, 2016

    Otara Foundation conducted an education program focused on the animals in the Dehiwela who have very little freedom and the importance of being kind and compassionate towards all living beings.  The students were asked about how they felt about animals being held in captivity. The session concluded with an activity period

  • Sampur Coal Power Plant – SAYING NO TO COAL

    September 13, 2016

    Otara Foundation, Environmental Foundation Limited (EFL) and many other concerned citizens campaigned against a coal-fired power station  under construction in Sampur, Trincomalee. The district is a not only home to some of the most disadvantaged people of this island, but also a pristine environment that protects an unpolluted ecosystem. In

  • Animal Defenders Event

    September 10, 2016

    Otara Foundation organized its very first event to educate children on the importance of treating animals (both wild and domestic) with compassion and kindness.  Titled Animal Defenders, the event was held in September and October of 2016, and attended by close to 400 children from areas as far as Polonnaruwa

  • Tree Planting – Commenced On Otara’s Birthday

    August 30, 2016

    Otara Foundation partnered with the Colombo Municipal Council to launch a tree planting project that would increase the tree cover in Colombo city by over 184 trees. This was initiated to both beautify the city and give Colombo a much needed boost of cleaner air and shade. The project started

  • Dehiwala Zoo Appeal

    June 19, 2016

    The Otara Foundation launched an appeal to the President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka highlighting numerous cases of animal cruelty, negligence and inadequate care that contribute to the immense suffering at the Dehiwela Zoo.  Titled ‘Free the Innocent’ the appeal called for a rescue and rehabilitation plan with a

  • World Environment Day 2015

    June 5, 2016

    To commemorate and celebrate World Environment Day, Otara Foundation invited applications for  grants from animal welfare organizations, environmental agencies and individuals committed to uplifting the wellbeing of animals and preserving our valuable environment. The two organizations that were awarded the grant were the  Species Conservation Center of Sri Lanka to

  • Flood Relief – Malwana & Kelaniya

    May 25, 2016

    Bringing hope to many dogs amidst rising flood waters, the Embark Team together with the team from Best Care Animal Hospital undertook rescue operations in areas including Malwana, Kaduwela and Wellampitiya. Over 80 abandoned dogs were rescued and treated. Many were returned to their homes when the water subsided and

  • Habitat for Humanity Build

    February 9, 2016

    Otara, as ambassador for Habitat for Humanity participated in the Corporate Build 2015, at which she was Chief Guest.  She volunteered alongside the homeowners to support the construction of a room in each of the 13 houses built. Embark also carried out an awareness and sterilization programme for the community in