Nagenahiru Foundation

Nagenahiru Foundation (NF) - A non-profit, non-governmental organization  working towards the establishment of a sustainable balance between environmental  and socio-economic wellbeing of rural communities. The objective of the Foundation is to improve the self-reliance of marginalized people, mitigate poverty effects and increase the long-term access of people to

 

International workshop
on

Protection of diverse
Mangrove Forest in Sri Lanka

13th to 17th June 2010


 
Focal Areas
Projects Highlights
 

Environmental EducationAdvances

Environmental awareness, knowledge and appreciation to strengthen the capacity of the community to achieve a sustainable between Enviornment and Development.

 

Nagenahiru Center for Enviornment

A  perfect  place for learning, exploring  & relaxing Newly built  Nature Center that over looks Madampa Lake wild Life Sanctuary.

 

Biodiversity Conservation &
Restoration of Wetlands

Promotes, community actions to improve the socio-econmic and Ecological functions of wetlands & conservation of its Flora & Fauna.

 

Mangrove Restoration

Aims at the restoration of mangrove forest as a precautionary protection measure against tidal waves, natural nursery of fish, and – at the same time – providing additional income to families in poor communities.

 

Climate change mitigation

Facilitates climate change mitigation by introducing   alternative energy sources to replace the burning of kerosene for night
fishing by lake fishermen. Increase the
Carbon sink Capacity of wetlands.  By   Encouraging   the community restoration of Mangroves. 

 

Poverty Reduction & Livelihood

The Nagenahiru  Strategic Programme  on poverty reduction  will provide  different  innovative livelihood options  needed to enhance  the balance  among  socio economic  & ecological sustainability. 

 

Povety Reduction and Sustainable Livelihood

Introduce Sustainable livelihood options 
such as  Green Fishing, Sustainable Home Gardening  &  Craft Production to enhance
socio economic sustainability and to ensure
poverty reduction issues  of marginalized communities.  

 

Renewable Energy Against Poverty

Energy against  poverty, Nagenahiru successfully   innovate  a  Green Lamp  with   alternative  technology to replace the  burning  of kerosene  during  night fishing  in Sri Lanka   Mitigating carbon dioxide emissions  &  reducing  poverty   of the rural fisher  families.


 

 
 

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