Sri Lanka

May 19, 2022 642 views

“Seriously? It’s JUST A DOG!” This is a common thought that some people have when they see an injured or…

Entrepreneurship & Employment

Sri Lanka’s youth falling into the skills gap

August 13, 2020 4342 views

Securing a job is often daunting even for those with the requisite skills and qualifications, but it gets worse if…

Environment & Climate Change

Poverty and Food Security

COVID-19: The silver lining

June 4, 2020 2992 views

Can any good come from a global pandemic that has devastated economies, crippled the health sector, left more than 380,000…

Approaching Agriculture Nature’s Way

July 3, 2018 3576 views

Given the realities of climate change, Wathsaridu Karunarathna, 26, a Correspondent from Sri Lanka, believes a more sustainable approach to farming…

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

“Food forests can contribute to food security”

May 17, 2018 2798 views

The concept of local food has a new meaning for nutrition and the economy, writes Bhagya Wijayawardane, 29, a Correspondent…

Economic Development

“Sustainable development is the way to go”

May 2, 2018 2293 views

As the Earth’s population rises and resources are depleted, new resources are in demand, writes Bhagya Wijayawardane, 28, a Correspondent from Colombo,…

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

“Home gardens can transform ‘hungry’ homes”

April 20, 2018 2854 views

Growing food at home has benefits beyond providing nutritious food, writes Bhagya Wijayawardane, 28, a Correspondent from Colombo, Sri Lanka.…

Human Rights

“Honouring the legacy of a community hero”

April 17, 2017 3563 views

On the dirt road from Wellawaya to Buttala, there stood two little shacks in a small expanse of garden. One…

Democracy & Participation

“Launching Right to Information in Sri Lanka”

February 23, 2017 3404 views

Sri Lanka’s Right to Information Act was implemented on the 3rd of February this year. The Act enables any citizen…

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