The very first Embark Volunteer Awards was held at the Lakshman Kadirgama Institute in commemoration of International Volunteers’ Day. The event recognized and celebrated passionate volunteers, while creating an inspirational platform for them to share their valuable experiences with others. Guests at the event included; Otara Gunewardene, Sharmini Ratnayake, Mrs

Otara was recently invited to be the guest speaker at the London Stock Exchange based in Sri Lanka, to celebrate Foundation Day. She shared her experiences on her work with the Otara Foundation, community projects and advocacy, and held a discussion on the topic of volunteerism.