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Author: Anya de Saram-Larssen

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Peace and Conflict

Ravi Corea Reflects on Wildlife Conservation During the Pandemic

Ravi Corea can usually be found dressed in shades of gray and green, walking stealthily through the jungles of Wasgamuwa in Sri Lanka. During my many visits to Wasgamuwa, I have observed…

Anya de Saram-Larssen Anya de Saram-Larssen on 07/10/202007/10/2020
Development, Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks, Issues

EleFriendly Bus Endangered after Easter Sunday Attacks

Several months on, the effect of the Easter Sunday attacks on April 21, 2019 is being felt even in remote areas like Wasgamuwa, affecting both children and elephants. As an indirect result…

Anya de Saram-Larssen Anya de Saram-Larssen on 07/15/2019
Environment, Polonnaruwa

The world’s first EleFriendly bus: A success story

The world’s first EleFriendly bus celebrated its first birthday on September 9th, 2017 in the Wasgamuwa area. I was lucky to be able to attend the event.  The EleFriendly bus is an…

Anya de Saram-Larssen Anya de Saram-Larssen on 09/19/201709/23/2017
Colombo, Environment

In support of community dogs in Sri Lanka

In response to recent threats made by government officials who want to remove all dogs from the streets within the next three months, a peaceful vigil was held May 6th 2017 in…

Anya de Saram-Larssen Anya de Saram-Larssen on 05/07/2017
Environment, Moneragala, Youth

World’s first EleFriendly bus launches in Wasgamuwa

The first EleFriendly bus in the world was launched on the 23rd of May, in a village in the Wasgamuwa National Park. The launch was held in the Pussellayaya Temple within the…

Anya de Saram-Larssen Anya de Saram-Larssen on 05/29/201606/08/2016
Colombo, Development

Stop taking us kids to the zoo!

Photo from Rally to help the animals in the Dehiwela zoo Some grown ups might think that they’re giving their kid a treat by taking them to the zoo, but actually they…

Anya de Saram-Larssen Anya de Saram-Larssen on 09/13/2015
Colombo, Development, Youth

An unforgettable afternoon spent with Uncle Nihal, the Off-Road Dog Feeder

Photos courtesy @dogsinsrilanka This is a story about a dog lover called Uncle Nihal. He puts all his time into feeding the street dogs who live just outside Colombo. He wakes up…

Anya de Saram-Larssen Anya de Saram-Larssen on 09/01/2015

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