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7/29/2019 HELP-O January News Letter 2013
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HELP-O
NEWSLETTER-JANUARY-2013HOLDE WOMENS CO-OP
HOLDE Womens co-op is a co-operative society based on Galledistrict working for the housing& livelihood development in thearea. Womens leading socialservices are doing for povertyalleviation.
Environmental ethics believes in the ethical
relationship between human beings and the
natural environment. Human beings are a
part of the nature and so are the other livingbeings. We often ignore the fact that even
plants and animals are a strong part of our
lives. They are an integral part of the
environment and hence have a right to be
considered a part of the human life. On these
lines, it is clear that they should also be
associated with our guiding principles as well
as our moral and ethical values.
We are cutting down forests to make our
homes. We are continuing with an excessive
consumption of natural resources. Their
excessive use is resulting in their depletion,
risking the life of our future generations. Is
this ethical?
Thus human beings are disturbing the balance
in the nature. The harm we do, as human
beings, are causing to the nature, is coming
back to us by resulting in a pollutedenvironment. The depletion of natural
resources is endangering our future
generations. The imbalance in nature that we
have caused is going to disrupt our life as
well.
But environmental ethics brings out the fact
that all the life forms on Earth have the right
to live. By destroying the nature, we are
depriving these life forms of their right to
live. We are going against the true ethical
and moral values by disturbing the balance in
nature. We are being unethical in treating
the plant and animal life forms, which coexist
in society.
What is Environmental Ethics?
HELPO ECO GREEN LTD
HELPO ECO GREEN COMPANY iscompiling to assist & addressingwaste management, energyneeds and sanitation throughutilizing otherwise discardedwaste materials to upgrade thegreen productivity.
HELP-O
HELP-O is a NGO established in1992 under the Social Welfareact of Sri Lanka. It implementsmany projects for environmentprotection and programs for
the grass root level communityin Sri Lanka.
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Your valuable comments direct to: [email protected]
Galle District Housing & Livelihood Development
Womens Co-operative society organized a special
project activity of FAO (Food & Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations) & HELP-O to
enrich the nutrition level healthy of community by
conducting Kola Kenda (Herbal Porridge) hut in
morning of the day at Thotagamuwa Co-operative
branch.It was opened by the hand of Mr.Chathura
Welivitiya-Chairman/Chief Executive of HELP-O.
Although people believe that Kola Kenda is good
for them, The truth is even more pleasant. Kola
Kenda nourishes and rejuvenates the whole system
of the human body. It gives one clear, healthy and
glowing skin. It also stops premature graying and
encourages hair growth and prevents hair from
falling. These are the cosmetic benefits of Kola
Kenda.
Kola Kenda made with Gotukola, Mukunuwenna,
Erabadu, Polpala, Neeramuliya, Kohila,
Haathavaariya, Penela, Eramusu, Karapincha,
Olinda Kola, Yakinarang (for the cure of asthma).
Kola Kenda improves the digestive process and its
anti toxic properties make it a tonic for the whole
body & increasing immunity.
With the success of this Kola Kenda hut people
are having a habit to drink a glass of Kola
Kenda in every morning while they are going
for exercising or work. Other important thing is
that all the leaves from their home garden
which was cultivate by themselves under the
financial support of FAO project & now they
are earning from this valuable activity & save
for their community branches. They are trying
to expand these best practices to other areas as
well.
Kola Kenda is a refreshing way to start the day
it is an all-fresh and all-natural way to go.
FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts - to make sure people haveregular access to well enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO'smandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, make better thelives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy.
HELP-O also joined with this program & conducting home gardening project in
communit level to ensure the ood securit .
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After the conclusion of the war, north eastern areas
of the country are growing with new development
projects in different sectors. Physical development
was highlighted to rebuild in new way to achieve the
development goals of national government. In thatsense, environment factor has less priority with the
trend of present development. However it is need to
ensure the balance development in every sector tofeel the success of sustainable development of the
country.
With that intention HELP-O is implementing Green
Bio Energy City Project in Trincomalee to find a
sustainable solution for waste management &
alternative energy need in city level. By now we
could complete major 03 biogas plant projects inTrincomalee & 02 biogas plants are working & other
major one will open in very soon to facilitate for the
market in Trincomalee urban area.
After completing the biogas projects, next step of the
project is to conduct a tree planting program within
city & conduct a workshop to aware the community
regarding the climate change & how can we find a
solution with new technologies. As a highly tourist
attracted area, Trincomalee is belong to eastern
province & waste generation possibility also
increasing. To find a solution for that situation we
proposed to implement biogas plants in every major
places of the city. It will make big impact to the
environment of the area.
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our valuable comments direct to: [email protected]
Sewalanka Foundation Organized a residential
workshop to promote sustainable agriculture in Sri
Lanka. HELP-O representatives were participating
for this workshop & there were key areas to study
such as social enterprises & good market concept.
Through this monthly newsletter we will discuss
about good market concept.
What is the Good Market???
Farmers, producer groups, and social enterprises
throughout Sri Lanka have developed products that
are good for our health, our communities, and our
environment, but they often find it difficult tomarket these products domestically. At the same
time, there are many educated consumers in Sri
Lanka that dont want to feed their families
pesticides and preservatives. They are looking forhealthy, natural foods and household products.
They want to buy locally and support rural
communities.
The Good Market is a place for ethical producers
and ethical consumers to come together. It will be a
place to meet friends, enjoy a family outing, and
find a range of healthy, environmentally friendly,
ethical products that are not readily available
anywhere else in Sri Lanka. It is ideal destination for
all kind of gather.
The market will feature:
Poison-free fruits and vegetables
Artisanal food and snacks
Fair-trade crafts
Handmade original art
Natural health and beauty products
Non-toxic home and garden products
Live entertainment and more
The Good Market - Colombo EVERY THURSDAY at
the DIYATA UYANA market stalls next to theParliament roundabout and Waters Edge in
Battaramulla.
The good market Colombo offers Sri Lankan flavors
per excellence as typical local as well as Western
sweets, pickles, fresh vegetables, fruit juices and coffee
variations. Its the perfect place to find small presents
as coconut jewelleries, bags, bright colored various
clothes, organic tea.
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Good Market is a great initiative to not
only give consumers the choice to buy
organic and socially conscious
produce/products but also to provideadvocacy for a healthy and sustainable
lifestyle.
Meanwhile, Saaraketha, an agricultural
enterprise that empowers rural small
holder farmers to embrace sustainable
methods of production, is another keyvendor at the Good Market.
Prasanna Hettiarachchi, founder/Chairman
of Saaraketha, had this to say about the
market: The Good Market bearstestimony to a society that is evolving to
embrace a greater awareness of the circle
of life, a greater sense of inclusivity andunderstanding, on the choices we make
and the impacts they have.
Principals of good market
Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Spices,Herbs, Grains, Legumes, etc
Eggs and Dairy Products Prepared Foods Arts and Handicrafts Health and Beauty Home and Garden Products Service Providers Events and Activities
All vendors have been screened according
to Good Market standards and the market
will feature more than 35 vendors Dairy
selling organic fruits and vegetables;
natural and artisanal food and snacks; fair-
trade crafts; natural health products; non-
toxic home and garden products; original
art and more.
The Good Market will be held every
Thursday from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The
market is a place for ethical producers and
ethical consumers to come together a
place to meet friends, enjoy a meal, and
find a range of healthy, environmentally
friendly products that are not readily
available anywhere else in Sri Lanka.
The Good Market is entirely a volunteer-
driven event, in partnership with the
market vendors.
Your valuable comments direct to: [email protected]
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The second problem is that the fossil fuels
that are widely used today are harmfulfor the environment. In the early
seventies and eighties there were people
and even scientist who preach otherwise,
but today the negative effects are
showing. The earth warming is going up
and climate is changing. There are parts inthe world were there be more rain and
sunshine and others parts will become
dryer then they already are. Another
negative effect is that the ozone layer is
getting thinner which also leads to a
warming up the earth. These two effects
compliment each other and make it even
more crucial to make another step in a
different direction. This step will lead us
to the use of renewable energy.
Your valuable comments direct to: [email protected]
Housing and Energy Education & Trade
Fair was organized by Ministry of Road
Development, Power & Energy &
Housing & Construction-Central
Province in 18th, 19th & 20th of January
2013 at Kandy City Center. HELP-O
participated for that by introducing
biogas technology.
This event organized to promote the
energy conservation concept &
introducing alternative energy
techniques among general public. The
need for alternative energy sources is
getting urgent, hence the development
of renewable energy is moving fast.Nationally and internationally various
individuals and research companies are
creating new and exciting energy
systems. Politician's world-wide are
drafting policies and are making
agreements to make greater use of these
energy sources.
The first problem is that the fossil fuels
are depleting in a rapid rate and are
harder to retrieve. The consequence is
that we can be facing an energy crisis in
the future if we are not careful today.
The energy prices will sky rocket andnot be available for many individuals or
countries. To avoid this doom scenario
we need to find alternatives and used
them to their full potential. Luckily this is
already happening.
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our valuable comments direct to: [email protected]
Another problem lies on the development of small economies. Because the energy
prices for crude oil are going through the roof, these countries suffer even more.
Many of these countries need crude oil for their electricity and means of
transportation. These high oil prices have their effect on almost everything. Themonthly electricity costs for households increase among others like transport cost and
prices for basic products. Hence, these high oil prices make it harder for these small
countries to grow there economies.
The solution for the above problems can be resolved by renewable energy. Our
beautiful planet gives us the opportunity to make proper use of sunlight, flowing
water, strong winds, and hot springs and convert these into energy. These energysources are abundant and free to use. We must be sure that we convert the energy
the right way, without causing other problems that can again hurt our environment.
Luckily the many efforts by individuals and companies show that this can be done.
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Galle Sambodhi Home establishes to serve for the
mentally and physically disabled as well as society's
discards. There are more than 60 different able
persons look after to give Hope for the SilentVoices.
HELP-O was really fortunate to help to them by
constructing a biogas plant for sustainable waste
management & providing alternative energy
source. After one year we have review about the
progress of this project & benefits for them.
It says that there is no LP gas usage & main energy
source for cooking is biogas. Biogas use to prepare
tea for 60 persons in three times per day & preparerice & curry for 60 persons in three times per day.
It is a considerable saving of energy for future.
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SriLankan Airlines, the National Airline of Sri Lanka, is an award winning carrier with a firm reputation as a globaleader in service, comfort, safety, reliability and punctuality.
Launched in 1979, SriLankan is currently expanding and further diversifying its wide range of products and
ervices in order to drive the country's ongoing boom in tourism and economic development.
The airline's hub is located at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, providing convenient connections
o its global route network of 60 destinations in 33 countries in Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast
Asia, the Far East, North America and Australia.
As one of the major service provider, Sri LankanAirline ltd could achieve different targets
through quality service providing for their
customers. In that way they are finding
sustainable solution for organic waste
management through biogas technology.
HELPO Eco Green Ltd introduced the biogas
technology for organic waste management &
plant construction almost finished now. It willopen in the near future to get more
environmental benefits.
They are hoping to use biogas for cooking
purpose in the main canteen. Expectations of
the biogas plant construction are to organic
waste management & to use the generated
biogas for heating waste incineration chamber.
This will be a better environmental friendlysolution & new experience to the world in a
way they are trying to use the biogas while
finding better answer for organic waste
handling.
Your valuable comments direct to: [email protected]
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Islander Center of Sewalanka
Foundation is conducting wide range
of program including
3-month residential trainingprograms for rural youth leaders
Specialized training programsand workshops for leaders of
community organizations
Retreats for dialog and strategicplanning
Organic agriculturedemonstrations, experimental
plots, nurseries and seed banks
Representative from HELP-O has
participated for this 03 month
residential training on sustainable
organic agriculture, community
development & leadership training for
youth groups. It was a more important
opportunity for youth to expand their
knowledge regarding the organic
agriculture & its sustainability to
workout in village level development.
These programs include a mix of men
and women from different regions of
the country. Their full-time multilingual
staff provides facilitation and
translation support, so that participants
have an opportunity to share ideas,
build understanding and develop new
friendships across conventionallinguistic, religious and regional divides.
Sustainable agricultural practices are
fundamentally a
approach to raising food. These
practices are based on understanding
of, and respect for, ecological
principles. In such systems, growers find
themselves working with the ecology
of the system, rather than against it.
agriculture refers both to
economic and ecological sustainability.
Any farming system that is going to be
truly sustainable must be so in both
senses; a farmer cannot stay in the
farming business if the farmingoperation is not economically viable,
regardless of how fine it may beecologically! While there is
considerable debate about exactly
what constitutes sustainable agriculture,
in general it is defined in terms of
practices that not only allow for quality
of life and agricultural production for
this generation, but also for generations
into the future. Sustainable agriculturedoesn't necessarily mean "organic"
farming (farming without use of
synthetic chemical inputs), although
increased attention is paid to "organic
components," particularly in fertility
and pest control.
Such training are more valuable to
future program of HELP-O in related to
the home gardening & agriculturepractices in community level. This new
knowledge is helping to expand the
village level community networking
program & ensure the agriculture
sustainability to open the employment
opportunities.
Your valuable comments direct to: [email protected]
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Your valuable comments direct to: [email protected]
HOLDE Womens Co-op is pioneer community
network in southern province & it is helping for poor
by working with womens group. In every village they
are formulating small womens groups to worktogether. Each of group members is actively
participating for the progress of network to serve for
each other.
In that way we have find more success cases among
that community. Mrs.M.Deelika didnt have an own
house to live for their family & they lived in her
mothers home. After getting the membership in
HOLDE Womens Co-op she could construct an own
house for her family. She could get the loan facility
from HOLDE Womens Co-operative society in stage
by stage in housing construction.
At the first stage she applied for self employment loan
it was a help to start a new business in small level in
village. With the success of the small business she
began the construction of new house & she again
applied for housing loan facility. It was a support to
finish the half of housing construction. Second timealso she could get the housing loan facility & finalize
the roof construction also. Now they are living in this
house & this dream will not realize without the
helping hands of HOLDE Womens Co-op.
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THINK LITTLE BIT ABOUT THIS
Let every individual and institution now thinks and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology,
onomics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder
f life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure."
, founder of International Earth Day
HELP-O Newsletter
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