Achievements

The outstanding achievements of nearly two-decades of activity carried out by the Nagenahiru Foundation (NF) have been appreciated by several national and international institutions. The number of awards received during the recent years is a testimony for this fact. Following awards were received by the NF during the past.

Mr. Lal Emmanuel (President   of the Nagenahiru Foundation) and the Nagenahiru Foundation emerged as the Final winner of the first One World Award in 2009.

Mr. Emmanuel and the Foundation were chosen for the One World Award due to the impressive example they demonstrated on how synergy can be created by working with a holistic concept on all three pillars of sustainability. The Foundation’s work on mangrove and Lake Environment conservation and achievements in providing sustainable livelihoods through a combination of nature conservation and income generation were vital in the nomination for the award. These included organic farming, introduction of alternative energy sources such as solar power, providing economically safe livelihoods to the people, awareness creation etc. It is highlighted that the NF and Lal Emmanuel provided a lot of answers and solutions to burning issues of our times like nature conservation, poverty alleviation and climate change.

The One World Award is an international award aimed to; promote globalisation that is not oriented on profit maximisation, but on the three pillars of sustainability i.e. ecology, social aspects, economical welfare to recognize outstanding engagement and achievements in providing creative and highly effective solutions in the areas of environment protection and fair livelihoods and encourages more involvement for a loveable, liveable future and for peaceful community building.

Lal Emmanuel receives the prize from  Renate Kunast. – Former Minster of Agriculture Germany.

‘SEED Award’ 2009

The Foundation was awarded the Silver award for its entrepreneurship and outstanding potential to contribute to sustainable development. Its contribution in solar energy, education and fishing was the key areas for this achievement. The effort to convert widely used traditional kerosene lanterns into solar-powered LED lighting systems was the key endeavour for the selection for this award.

‘Green Jobs Award’ (2009)

The Foundation received the Green Jobs Award (Haritha Rekiya Sammanaya) offered by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Sri Lanka for its dedicated work in Environment Education and Awareness Creation. The award was received under the institutional sector at an event organized to mark the World Environment Day on 5th June 2009.

The NF was selected for the award due to its determined effort in environmental education and awareness as an institution and its engagement in ‘Green Jobs’ creation through a variety of activities initiated by the Foundation.

The award, initiated in 2009 aims to promote green jobs or environmental

National Green Job Award Environment Education was presented to Nagenahiru Foundetion by Hon. Minister of Agriculture Maythreepala Sirisena. Hon. Minister of Environment & Natural Resource Patalee Champika Ranawaka also present.