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Elephant Human Coexistence Foundation Sri Lanka Organisation committed to addressing Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka.

We aim to decrease casualties for both elephants and humans by integrating solutions proposed by the impacted communities.

🌱🐘 Lime Trees for Peace Between Elephants and People: Slow, Steady, and GrowingA few months on from launching our “Lime ...
07/09/2026

🌱🐘 Lime Trees for Peace Between Elephants and People: Slow, Steady, and Growing

A few months on from launching our “Lime Trees for Peace Between Elephants and People” initiative in Maningamuwa, Anuradhapura, the work continues.

The photographs here are from our farms in Maningamuwa, where we are putting our idea into practice: using Sri Lankan lime trees as living bio-fences to explore a sustainable, non-violent way of reducing crop damage by elephants.

🌱 Progress has been slow, but steady.

And then came one of our biggest challenges yet: drought. ☀️

The prolonged dry spell, amid an increasingly unpredictable climate, has made establishing and sustaining young lime trees an uphill battle, demanding extra water and vigilance from farmers and the project team alike.

This situation underscores how conservation solutions must be adaptive and grounded in the realities of rural life and a changing climate.

Our aim remains simple:
🐘 Reduce Human–Elephant Conflict
🌱 Create sustainable, non-violent solutions
👩🏽‍🌾 Strengthen rural livelihoods
🌿 Support biodiversity and climate resilience
🤝 Make communities partners in conservation.

We are conscious that there are no quick fixes. But we work towards a future where people and elephants can coexist more peacefully one lime tree grove at a time.
We are deeply grateful to the farmers, communities, donors and partners who are helping us make this possible.

📲 Want to help us grow this initiative??
Support us by donating a lime tree and maintenance..
Its LKR 450 ($1.5) per plant.

Your contribution helps us purchase, plant and nurture lime trees with farming communities – giving a small tree the chance to become part of a larger, long term solution for coexistence.

WhatsApp Avanthi: +94 77 362 3998
Or email [email protected]

Thank you to our 8 member French intern team for the great work they did at the farms.

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14/05/2026

🍈🌱 We Launched “Lime Trees for Peace Between Elephants and People” 🐘💚

On 9 May 2026, we launched the “Lime Trees for Peace Between Elephants and People” initiative in Maningamuwa Village, Anuradhapura District.

Our team present at the event
Panchali Panapitiya - Founder / Chairperson
Duminda Dissanayake - Founder / Director
Manoja Weerakkody - Director
Janaki Kumari - Operations Coordinator
Nilanthi Vithanage - Operations Coordinator
Lal - Field Coordinator

Government Officials Present
Mr. Nimesh Madhusanka Ass. Divisional Secretary of Central Nuwaragam Palatha
Mr Jayalath Kumara Environment Officer of Divisional Secretariat
Mr Saman Anuradhapura Department of Wildlife Museum

The programme introduces Sri Lankan lime tree - bio fences as a sustainable and non-violent solution to reduce crop damage caused by elephants while supporting rural livelihoods.

🌱 Lime trees will be planted around farmlands as living fences
This initiative aims to:
✔️ Reduce Human–Elephant Conflict through eco-friendly methods
✔️ Strengthen rural livelihoods and household income
✔️ Empower communities as partners in conservation
✔️ Support biodiversity and climate resilience
✔️ Promote safer and more sustainable agriculture

Our Project Collaborators are:
🤝 Vegvoyages Foundation
🤝 Vegan Travel Asia
🤝 RARE Sri Lanka

Special thanks to all donors, officials, farmers, community members, and partners who joined us for this important milestone toward peaceful coexistence between elephants and people in Sri Lanka.

Whatsapp Avanthi on +94773623998 to donate a lime tree.

🍈🌱 We Launched “Lime Trees for Peace Between Elephants and People” 🐘💚On 9 May 2026, we launched the “Lime Trees for Peac...
14/05/2026

🍈🌱 We Launched “Lime Trees for Peace Between Elephants and People” 🐘💚

On 9 May 2026, we launched the “Lime Trees for Peace Between Elephants and People” initiative in Maningamuwa Village, Anuradhapura District.

The programme introduces Sri Lankan lime tree - bio fences as a sustainable and non-violent solution to reduce crop damage caused by elephants while supporting rural livelihoods.

🌱 Lime trees will be planted around farmlands as living fences
This initiative aims to:
✔️ Reduce Human–Elephant Conflict through eco-friendly methods
✔️ Strengthen rural livelihoods and household income
✔️ Empower communities as partners in conservation
✔️ Support biodiversity and climate resilience
✔️ Promote safer and more sustainable agriculture

Importantly, lime tree bio fences have already been recognised as a recommended mitigation tool in the Anuradhapura District Plan for Human-Elephant Conflict mitigation by the Anuradhapura District Secretary.

The project is implemented with the support of the District Secretary, Divisional Secretariats, and the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

💬 “Coexistence grows as communities thrive. Peace takes root when livelihoods are strengthened.”

Our Project Collaborators are:
🤝 Vegvoyages Foundation
🤝 Vegan Travel Asia
🤝 RARE Sri Lanka

Special thanks to all donors, officials, farmers, community members, and partners who joined us for this important milestone toward peaceful coexistence between elephants and people in Sri Lanka.

Whatsapp Avanthi on +94773623998 to sponsor a lime tree.

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A workshop on Human-Elephant Conflict was held in Mahavilachchiya with the participation of officers from the Department...
11/05/2026

A workshop on Human-Elephant Conflict was held in Mahavilachchiya with the participation of officers from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Divisional Secretariat officials, and members of the Together with Elephants Youth Union.
During the session, participants discussed the causes of Human-Elephant Conflict and explored the importance of proper land-use planning and efficient agricultural practices to promote coexistence between humans and elephants.

Tomorrow, 9th May, we will launch Lime Trees for Peace between Elephants & People - Lime Bio Fences across Maningamuwa a...
08/05/2026

Tomorrow, 9th May, we will launch Lime Trees for Peace between Elephants & People - Lime Bio Fences across Maningamuwa and Mahavilachchiya in the Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka!
This marks a significant step in strengthening human–elephant coexistence through community driven solutions.

These living fences will serve a dual purpose:
• Reducing human–elephant conflict through a non violent, ecologically grounded approach.
• Enhancing livelihoods, particularly for women farmers who play a central role in cultivating and maintaining these bio fences

By integrating income generating crops with protective landscape design, we are supporting communities to build resilience, restore safety, and create long term economic stability.
This pilot initiative hopes to establish our core belief that coexistence is not only possible, but sustainable when communities are empowered as leaders and partners.

We are grateful to the farmers, women’s groups, and local stakeholders whose commitment and wisdom continue to shape this work.

Coexistence grows as communities thrive.
Peace takes root when livelihoods are strengthened.
Together we can help make a difference.

Come join us and support this work. Launch at 10AM, Maningamuwa Junction, Anuradhapura.

Help us expand community-led bio fences and strengthen safe coexistence between people and elephants.
To contribute or partner with us, please get in touch Panchali 0766405745 or 0773623998

On 30.11.2025 our youth leaders fed the K9 flood victims. Sadly in one flood shelter in Pemaduwe, Mahavilachchiya only 1...
12/02/2026

On 30.11.2025 our youth leaders fed the K9 flood victims. Sadly in one flood shelter in Pemaduwe, Mahavilachchiya only 1 family had brought their dogs 😭.. All other families left the dogs in the village. Doggies have gone to higher lands to escape the floods. So our team went searching for the dogs to feed them. Some doggies would have received a meal after 3 days.

"අලි සමග අපි – Together with Elephants” is a youth-led union formed by participants of the Elephant Human Coexistence Workshops in the Anuradhapura District, bringing together young people aged 12 to 25 to champion safe and respectful coexistence with elephants. These unions raise awareness in their communities, support the conservation work of the Elephant Human Coexistence Foundation, and develop youth leadership rooted in conservation ethics and community responsibility. They help reduce risks and conflict by monitoring elephant movements, reporting local concerns, and promoting environmental stewardship through youth-led initiatives. Alongside conservation efforts, the unions also engage in community and animal welfare activities, while supporting members’ education through Grade Study Book libraries, future group tuition classes for O/L students, and English programmes—building a responsible, empowered, and well-guided generation for coexistence.”

Thank You for the donation to make this happen.

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