Archive · February 2018

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News · 28 February 2018

The launch of the “Chitra Lane Way”

Delysia Gunewardence, Otara’s mother, recently launched her book, the “Chitra Lane Way” which encompassed 50 years of hands-on knowledge and experience of working with special needs children in Sri Lanka “It was a proud day for our family. We have lived our entire life watching our mother’s dedication to give so many s

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News · 23 February 2018

Chitra Lane School Sports Meet

Otara attended the Chitra Lane School’s annual Sports Meet recently. The Chitra Lane School which caters to the needs of special children was founded by Otara’s mother Delyisa Gunewardene. The atmosphere was filled with good sportsmanship, laughter and bursts of colorful décor uniquely designed by each of the competing

Time is right for Elephants to live chain-free

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News · 14 February 2018

Time is right for Elephants to live chain-free

Speaking to the Daily Mirror in an interview recently, Otara said that the time is right to set these innocent animals free. “A large number of people are now aware of the suffering we have caused these animals over the years and a great change is taking place across the world. Even in Sri Lanka […]

Shakthi Beyond Borders, an LSG International Conclave

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News · 13 February 2018

Shakthi Beyond Borders, an LSG International Conclave

Otara recently represented Sri Lanka at the LSG Shakthi Beyond Borders gathering in Kolkata, India. Among the distinguished panel included noteworthy female leaders from Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar and Bangladesh. It was an event which celebrated the diverse culture, art and cuisine of each country while reminiscing the a

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News · 12 February 2018

A Special Kind of Love

Embark recently spent the day spreading the message of love and compassion with the children of the Chitra Lane School for the Special Child. The students had a chance to interact with some adorable puppies and loved every minute of it! The Chitra Lane School for the Special Child was founded by Otara’s mother, Delysia

News · 9 February 2018

A Vote for Compassion

Leading up to the Local Government Elections 2018, the Otara Foundation launched a campaign urging citizens of Sri Lanka to exercise a Vote for Compassion; to elect people who will make the right decisions and act towards bringing positive changes to the country. It highlighted the importance of having leaders who will

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News · 7 February 2018

A Better Future for All Lives

Embark, together with the Alliance for the Protection of Community Dogs, Vets for Future and Animal Protection Trust conducted a Sterilization, Vaccination and Treatment Clinic in the historical Ruwanwelisaya, Anuradhapura recently. Over 300 community dogs and puppies who were desperately in need of help received vacci

News · 4 February 2018

Let’s Not Limit Independence to a Day

Otara Foundation commemorated Sri Lanka’s 70 th year of Independence with the concept “Let’s Not Limit Independence to a Day”. This explored the idea that freedom should not just be celebrated only on February 4, but through the year and it should be share by all lives. As a truly independent and free nation, we […]

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News · 4 February 2018

Towards a greener Sri Lanka

Otara participated in a tree planting program on Independence Day conducted by Aurora Sri Lanka. This initiative was carried out to replace the trees that were cut down for the highway in Balummahara, Kadawatta. This was the second phase of this program. Click here to watch more; https://www.facebook.com/otaradel/video