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News · 30 August 2017

Tree Planting in Celebration of Otara’s Birthday

In celebration of her 53rd birthday, Otara recently planted 53 trees – one for each year of her life, with the vision of a greener, more sustainable future for Sri Lanka and the hope of inspiring others to do the same for theirs. The tree planting took place along Sri Lanka’s Southern Express Highway. Click […]

News · 20 August 2017

Trip to Mahiyanganaya

Otara recently visited the Veddhas in Mahiyanganaya to learn about their unique lifestyle, culture and heritage. She met with the leader of the indigenous group, Uruwarige Wannila Aththo, to hear what he had to say about Sri Lanka’s current social and environmental situation. Click here to find out more of what he had

News · 18 August 2017

Let’s Talk

Otara spoke out to help those who struggle with depression using her own life experiences as one example https://www.facebook.com/otaradel/videos/10154968064267183/ Speak to Sumithrayo for confidential emotional support. Call: 0112 6966 66

News · 16 August 2017

Visit to Mahavillachchiya Anuradhapura

Otara visited one of the areas in severe drought. Currently 20 out of 25 districts in Sri Lanka are in drought and the lack of rain has left families in Mahawilachchiya near Anuradhapura with no income, food or water. Over 5,000 families have been affected. Click here to find out more on the situation; https://www.face

News · 9 August 2017

Visit to Dog Care Clinic e.V

Otara recently paid a visit to Marina and her team at Dog Care Clinic e.V located in Thalpe. It was great to see all the wonderful work they had been doing so far. The place was filled with street and neglected pedigree dogs who were recovering well with the love, care and attention they deserved. […]