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Schools' Awareness Project in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, on average each year, 130 elephants and 65 humans are killed due to human-elephant conflicts prevalent here. These conflicts are inevitable because of the demands on the elephant's limited jungle habitats, to meet the settlement and agricultural needs of an increasing human population. There are only around 4,500 wild elephants in the country. With annual losses this population is severely threatened. Long-term strategies along with short-term strategies are needed if these elephants are to be saved for the future.

One strategy is the creation of awareness among the younger generation, especially those living in the areas of human-elephant conflict. This is an integral part of the conservation plan for wild elephant. The Biodiversity & Elephant Conservation Trust launched an awareness program in these areas. Through this interactive program, we address the value of elephants, the causes of conflict, how to minimize it and the need for conservation. The sessions have been successful in changing children's attitudes. The Schools Awareness Program has, in the last five years, covered over 750 schools. 2008 is our sixth year. We have received financial support for our program and now are looking to other institutions for support to continue this programme. The success of our initial efforts has spurred us to continue and expand this program. This application is for funds to carry out the programme in another 50 schools