The Lanka Environment Fund (LEF) is a not-for-profit organization that offers support to existing conservation and environmental groups in Sri Lanka. As conservation administrators, the LEF supports local groups via providing small and medium scale grants, offering technical expertise when appropriate and connecting local groups to international conservation groups via LEF's global network. Since its inception in 2019, the LEF has mobilized over $1,200,000 for locally based conservation projects. 16 Projects have been carried out across four areas of impact. Funded projects include: Corridors for Conservation in the Central Highlands, Mannar Region Systemic Solutions (MARESSOL), Project Wasgamuwa - Habitat Restoration through the Removal of Invasive Alien Aquatic Species, Say "NO" to bushmeat trilingual awareness campaign, Habitat Restoration through the Removal of Invasive Alien Species in Lunugamvehera National Park, Human Elephant Conflict Farmer Awareness Campaign, Wonders of the Wetlands, Accelerated Natural Regeneration of Mangroves in the Anawilundawa Sanctuary, Community livelihood and Biodiversity Recovery (COLIBRI) Project in the Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary, Nurdle Free Lanka, Cleaner Seabeds Initiative, a Blue Carbon Stock Assessment of Seagrass Meadows in the Vidattaltivu Nature Reserve, Analyzing the Prevalence of Swim-with-whales Tourism in Sri Lanka, Analysis of the Species Composition in Southern Sri Lankan Waters and the creation of a Sustainability Best Practices Guide for Small and Medium Scale Tourism Stakeholders in Sri Lanka. For more information visit www.lankaenvironmentfund.org

FEO is a registered Trust that is governed by a Board comprising of passionate conservationists who are committed to working with all relevant agencies / organisations to provide them with support in addressing crucial environmental issues, affecting Sri Lanka’s precious natural heritage.

The Parrotfish Collective (PFC) is a group of conservation professionals and wildlife enthusiasts that work as conservation communicators. Using a multitude of interdisciplinary skills, PFC develops engaging educational content that bridges the gap between conservationists on the front lines and the public. Through the work PFC re-communicates science in visually engaging and creative ways. Partners and collaborators include - United Nations Sri Lanka, UNDP Sri Lanka, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), Australian High Commission Sri Lanka, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance, Oceanswell, Blue Resources Trust, Federation of Environmental Organizations (FEO), Wilderness & Wildlife Conservation Trust (WWCT), Wildlife & Nature Protection Society (WNPS), Small Cat Advocacy & Research (SCAR), Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), Forest Department (FD), Environmental Foundation (EFL), Urban Fishing Cat Conservation Project and Mangrove Conservation & Sustainable Livelihoods Forum.

The Rewilding for Tourism (RFT) was a project initiated by the Government of Sri Lanka which aimed to increase the amount of forest cover in Sri Lanka through leveraging under-utilized and degraded lands adjacent to select National Parks and Forest Reserves. The project looked at prioritizing areas in the montane regions of the Island, due to their ecological importance. The RFT project sought to re-wild select lands with endemic species, thereby increasing ecosystem services, enabling the recolonization of wildlife, providing opportunities for eco-tourism and promoting environmental stewardship amongst local populations. Responsibilities included project development, coordination amongst RFT project team, government departments such as the Forest Department, Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Land Reforms Commission, and private sector players such as Regional Plantation Corporations. The RFT Project ended due to government instability in Sri Lanka and was terminated during the October 2018 political crisis.

Waste Less Arugam Bay (WLAB) is a social enterprise aiming to reduce the amount of plastic related waste created in Arugam Bay and its surrounding areas via offering holistic solutions to plastic waste related issues. As Co-Project Manager, from the inception of the project, I was responsible for project ideation, development of stakeholder engagement mechanisms and the creation of systems surrounding the functionality of the WLAB center. Daily activities included engagement with stakeholders, creating and posting social media content and representing WLAB in environmental forums and meetings. Responsibilities included working with artists to create educational and awareness content, engaging with corporates and community members to fundraise for WLAB's environmental and conservation activities and reporting on progress of the WLAB project to donors.

Trained in New Delhi, India by Al Gore, as part of the Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps training of 2015, the programme provides training in climate science, communication, and organizing to tell the story of climate change and inspire the local communities to take action. As a Climate Reality Leader, I have conducted several education and climate change related programmes. As part of Earth Day celebrations in 2015, a full day awareness activity day was organized at the Good Market Colombo. Activities included an educational stall, the selling of the Forest Department's endemic tree saplings and a satirical theater piece on environmental attitudes produced by Mind Adventures Theater Company.

The Federation of Environmental Organizations (FEO) - Sri Lanka, is an umbrella organization formed with the goal of unifying environmental and conservation organizations for a sustainable and environmentally conscious Sri Lanka. As the Program Manager, I planned and managed projects varying from educational exhibitions to advocacy campaigns. During my time I worked on the "Sri Lanka Elephant" exhibition which aimed to create increase awareness about the connections shared between elephants and humans. Focussing the exhibition in areas affected by the Human Elephant Conflict, the exhibition sort to influence positive behaviors and create empathy around elephants. Another project I worked on was the "Colombo Bird Race", an initiative which was aimed at creating awareness about the uniqueness of Colombo's wetlands and bringing more community members outdoors to enjoy the bird life that inhabits the wetlands. Other tasks included creating a media campaign against the launching of the Sampur Coal Power Plant and a successful online campaign (petition) to move a rave away from the Rekhawa Marine Turtle Sanctuary. Other tasks involved following up with member organizations, responsibility of communications materials and running of social media platforms. elephant exhibitions for awareness to a long term campaign to combat climate change. In charge of all forms of social media outreach including education and advocacy (Facebook, Instagram and Newsletter).

Interning for Mongabay.org writing environmental news stories for their affiliated news site Mongabay.com. Mongabay is the world's most popular rainforest information site and is a well known source for environmental news reporting and analysis.

Worked on a Sustainability Challenge for the DO School in collaboration with the New York City's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability. The goal of the challenge was to design and create an innovative and sustainable to-go coffee cup, as well as related infrastructure. As an outcome we piloted a cup-sharing program in collaboration with the Brooklyn Roasting Company, selling 2/3's of the cups in the first 2 days of the pilot. Was the Events Coordinator for Good To-Go, a non-profit company created as part of the fellowship. Good To-Go promotes sustainability practices within the coffee industry in New York City, as well as events that aim to educate the public about the problem at hand. Involved in a social entrepreneurship and sustainability project in Colombo, Sri Lanka starting May 2014.

Filmed and producing an environmental educational documentary about the importance of ecosystems and impacts of potential development in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka. This ecosystem is an unique ecosystem in the country; home to mangroves, lagoons, rivers, reefs including Sri Lanka's biggest MPA (marine protected area), a national park and a plethora of marine species including three types of dolphins, dugongs, whales and three types of turtles.

Published a report on strategies for the reduction of the carbon footprint in a specific district within the country. Researched and published a report on environmental best practices of top 10 environmentally conscious companies in Sri Lanka.

Conducted educational and awareness talks for the public, worked with children on workshops and camps. Created interactive activities for these camps.Member of the Animal Enrichment Team. Worked to create enrichment activities and monitored animals during the enrichment times. Worked mainly with primates and big cats.

Intern at Asian Regional Office and IUCN Thailand Programme. Worked with the Business and Biodiversity Programme, in piloting a tool that engaged private sector companies in conservation work. Conducted a risk analysis, shared the research findings and proposed a potential action plan for increased private sector involvement in Thailand.

Worked as a staff writer, preparing pre game and post games reviews for the website. Commentated on several live rugby game streams, and still helps out in this aspect when back in the country and the schools rugby season is on going.

Worked on publicity and publications that were used for advocacy and the general dissemination of knowledge. Involved in field excursions to rivers where sand mining in rivers posed threats to the adjacent river ecosystems.