16 April 2013
Categories: Homepage News, Elephants Campaign News, Sri Lanka News
Recognising the on-going threat Asian elephants face due to conflict with humans, the Born Free Foundation has been working with communities in Rathambalagama, an area in the south of Sri Lanka’s bordering Udawalawa National Park...
31 October 2012
Categories: Sri Lanka News
In Rathambalagama, situated in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, water is the most challenging factor for farmers, followed in a close second by elephant raids on their crops. Born Free Sri Lanka recently identified long term support...
16 August 2012
Categories: Homepage News, Elephants Campaign News, Sri Lanka News
Students from the Rathambalagama School Environment Society visited the Sinharajah rainforest, assisted by Born Free Sri Lanka. This was a special opportunity for them to learn about the diverse and spectacular wildlife in their...
18 July 2012
Categories: Homepage News, Elephants Campaign News, Sri Lanka News
As part of our support for Rathambalagama village in Sri Lanka, we recently set up a special Women’s Society. One of the first initiatives it proposed was to hold regular market days in the village. Born Free Country Assistant,...
12 July 2012
Categories: Elephants Campaign News, Zoo Check Campaign News, Sri Lanka News
The Pinnewala elephant site provides local and international tourists with opportunities to get a close-up view and even a chance to interact with the elephants. However the regular approaches from tourists can have an impact on...