help o november newsletter 2013

8/13/2019 HELP O November Newsletter 2013

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Chief Advisor

Mr.Chathura Welivitiya

Editors

Nadeesha Dilhani / Hirushi Perera

Photographs By

Ayoma Thennakoon / Sampath Athukorala

Janaka Chandrajith


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Protect Sri Lanka from Climate Change

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TBecause of the incomparable service of HELP-O to avoid the climate changes in Sri Lanka, M

Chathura Welivitiya, the Chairman/Chief Executive of HELP-O got an opportunity to particip

at thisevent.

The meeting brought out new ideas from the participants as to how climate changes in Sri Lan

could be mitigated. Participants working in various sectors contributed their ideas and all su

opinion was discussed by the participants. Many problems faced due to climate change w

discussed and solutions found by the contributions and opinion expressed by the participan

Mr. Chathura Welivitiya proposed to the NFCC the cluster system to achieve success and

explained to the participants about the importance of clustering. After retur ning from So

Korea after participating at the CITYNET Seoul Congress, Mr, Chathura Welivitiya shared

experiences with the other participants. The participants were pleased to hear his opinion as th

could use them at the forum.

Finally the participants proposed that there should be a committee for the NFCC to funct

efficiently in their future activities and Mr. Chathura Welivitiya, the Chairman/ Chief Executive

HELP-O, was selected primo loco by the participants.

As this meeting helped each other to share their experiences and problems with each other, th

decided to gather once again as soon as possible.

After a successful day, all the participants left with great expectations to gather again and

continue finding solutions for climate change mitigation in Sri Lanka.

On 8th of November 2013, the very first meeting of Natio

Forum on Climate Change (NFCC) was successfully heldUnited Nations conference hall at 10.00 a.m.in order

mitigate climate changes in Sri Lanka before it is too late. T

NFCC was born on that day.

About thirty five participants were present for this memora

meeting. All of them are environmentalists who contrib

their services in many ways to protect our motherland fr

the harmful climate change.


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HELP-O with Pan Asia Bank

Presently, human beings are facing many problems because of the effects of climate change

overcome this, the use of bio gas as a sustainable solution has been addressed as there are numeenvironmental benefits that could accrue, like:

Non-fossil fuel with a high methane content that does not compound the greenhouse effect Biogas produces 80 per cent less hydrocarbon emissions in comparison with diesel Biogas is a renewable energy source Produces enriched organic manure, which can supplement or even replace chemical fertili Leads to improvement in the environment, and sanitation and hygiene

To achieve these benefits, Pan Asia Bank has agreed to be a partner with HELP-O. On the 13

November 2013, HELP-O had a meeting with the management of Pan Asia Bank. The purpose ofmeeting was to forge an agreement with bank where the Bank will disburse bank loans for pe

who would like to install bio gas plants in their homes. The criterion for this bank loan is that it sh

be used only to install bio gas plants.

Ten members from the bank participated at this meeting which was held at the premises of HEL

head office. After the meeting, the bank members visited five sites where we have installed bio

plants including Sambodhi Childrens Home, Buddhist Centre, two domestic bio gas plants

Samantha hotel.

All bio gas plants were in a good condition as they are using bio gas for cooking without any prob

The users said that they can save much money because of bio gas as their cost for purchasing LP g

saved. The bio gas production was very high at each of these locations.

Therefore, the bank members were hi hl im ressed about our work and a reed to work with us


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Environment Friendly Program with Natures Beauty Creations Limited

Natures Beauty Creations Ltd is the largest and leading manufacturer of herba

cosmetics in Sri Lanka. Create a global brand of herbal cosmetic from Sri Lanka b

2010 is their vision. Natures Beauty Creations is at the forefront of the herbal cosmetic

industry in Sri Lanka.

They export many products to many countries. There are about 250 workers and thei

daily food waste collection is high. They dont have proper way to solve this huge wast

problem.

Therefore, HELP O Eco Green Ltd joined hands with Natures Beauty Creations Ltd fo

waste management program in eco-friendliness. HELP O got an opportunity to share th

experience about waste management program and how waste becomes a profitable

venture and how people can find sustainable solution to waste problem. A 22m3bio ga

unit is to be installed there. They use bio gas for cooking purpose and found it a bette

waste management mechanism in eco friendly manner.

Ms. Chathurika Priyadarshani, the Chemist of Natures Beauty Creations Ltd, sent chart of the measurement of bio gas usage after the installation of the bio gas plant and

this chart is given in the following page. If you require more details, please contact Ms

Chathurika.


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Monitoring Bio gas consumption of NBC Ltd

Date flow meter reading used quantityof Bio gas(m3)

16/09/2013 12.55517/09/2013 13.505 0.95018/09/2013 14.278 0.77323/09/2013 18.375 4.09726/09/2013 22.295 3.92028/09/2013 29.275 6.98030/09/2013 33.555 4.2801/10/2013 35.565 2.0102/10/2013 38.786 3.2213/10/2013 42.410 3.6244/10/2013 46.540 4.1305/10/2013 51.510 4.9708/10/2013 59.085 7.5759/10/2013 62.165 3.08021/10/2013 83.811 21.64623/10/2013 85.615 2.50224/10/2013 88.114 1.80125/10/2013 90.250 2.13628/10/2013 93.116 2.86629/10/2013 95.231 2.11530/10/2013 98.120 2.88931/10/2013 100.212 2.09201/11/2013 104.750 4.53804/11/2013 107.800 3.05005/11/2013 112.423 4.62306/11/2013 118.610 6.18707/11/2013 124.920 6.31008/11/2013 129.230 4.31011/11/2013 132.420 3.19012/11/2013 135.350 2.93013/11/2013 138.760 3.410

121.235Thank YouChathurika PriyadarshaniISO chemist.Nature's Beauty Creations Ltd.P.O. Box 1, Millewa,Horana, Sri Lanka

PH: +94-3422-61100FX: +94-3422-53300EM: [email protected]: www.naturessecrets.lkSri Lankas Largest and only natural herbal cosmetic producer with ISO and GMP certifiedultra modern production facility


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Then the structure of the plant was described to them using images as they ca

understand it easily. And to encourage them to plant vegetables using the organ

fertilizer of bio gas plant, he showed them some pictures of home gardens which use bi

fertilizer. They were impressed by the photographs and ask how to use them. It wa

explained to them with the percentage of water to be added to the fertilizer.

After concluding the awareness program with visual presentations, Mr.Chathur

accompanied the workers when they went to visit their newly built bio gas plant. There

he showed them each part of the bio gas plant and explained their functions. Some o

their questions raised were discussed and solutions provided. Mr Chathura also mad

them aware about the manometer as it will be very important equipment in how t

check the gas level and explained its operation.

At the end, the workers were satisfied with the awareness program as they obtaine

valuable education in not only maintaining their bio gas plant correctly but also abou

bio gas.

Presenting the Green Certificate to Willuda Inn

Hotel

Due to their great support in contributing

towards the environmental sustainability

through waste management system, HELP-O

Eco Green Company presented them with the

Waste Management Certificate at the end of the

program on the same day. Mr.Chathura

Welivitiya, the Managing Director of HELP-O

Eco Green Company, presented this unique

certificate to the Willuda Inn Hotel.


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What are not suitable for use as input materials Example

Non organic waste likeg. glassh. polythenei. plasticj. chemicalsk. rubberl. metal

Organic waste likeh. stonesi. sandj. animal skeletonsk. dried leavesl. fruit seedsm. limen. pine apple

The percentage of water needed to be added with inputs Example- cow dung 1:1, pig dung 1:3, kitchen waste 1:2 etc.

Importance of chopping the materials before entering to the plant How to measure the gas amount through manometer About kilopascal meter

After the presentation, Mr. Chathura gave them an opportunity to ask questions. Several

questions were asked and all of them were answered.

Then, with all the participants, Mr. Chathura visited their bio gas plant. And again headvised them about maintaining bio gas plant correctly and explaining the various parts

of the plant. As they were well satisfied with his awareness program, a successful day

came to an end.

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An Article was published in Sri Lankan Airlines Newspaper about the Opening Ceremo

of newabuilt Bio Gas plant.


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COMMUNITY

Shramadana Campaign by Thotagamuwa Childrens Society

A shramadana campaign was organized by the

Thotagamuwa childrens society under the

guidance of Field Manager, Ms. Ayoma

Thennakoon.

The reason for this campaign was to install some

vegetable beds. It was difficult to install vegetable

beds without cleaning and clearing the area. The

area needed to be cleaned and cleared to achievethis purpose. All the members of the childrens

society participated in this memorable event.

Participants not only cleaned and cleared the area

but also installed vegetable beds. Planting

vegetables is a very important thing. It is a future

investment as they hope to use these vegetables

for their daily use. Though they are just children,

their work is remarkable.

We really appreciated this campaign because their

effort was incomparable. Through this campaign,

they got to know how to work together as a group

and team. In a group, there are different types of

personalities. When they had to work together,

they got an opportunity to know how to work

and deal with those different personalities. It wasan auspicious start to their future.


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COMMUNIYT

The Thotagamuwa childrens society organized a

Fair and a Mal Perehara under the guidance of

Field Manager, Ms. Ayoma Thennakoon.

Through this Fair, the childrens abilities were

improved as they got to know about working

together and also the friendliness among them

was improved. The main aim of organizing this

Fair was to collect money for their childrensfund.

The vegetables they sold were home grown. By

increasing the collection to their Fund, they hope

to help each other in difficult times as in

sickness, and also buy presents to the members

who are celebrating birth days. They do not have

to ask money from their parents towards these

expenses as they can do so themselves.

As children, they are striving to think and work

independently during their young age. That is

what Sri Lanka needs, a future generation

learning to live independently. We hope they

will achieve this aim in the coming days.

The Mal Perehara was held on Poya day of

November. Pious devotees offered flowers. The35 children participated in this charitable

occasion.

Together make the world


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COMMUNITY

In this issue, we intend to create awareness abowomen who were successful in their self-employm

projects through the support of HELP-O. Many sm

businessmen are trying to developing their ow

businesses. HOLDE Womens co-operative Ltd is o

of the best known committees in Galle District. T

committee is helping to develop their self- employ

towards a better life style. Ms. W Rasika is one of t

members of HOLDE Womens co-operative Ltd a

China Garden branch.

She has a textile shop in Galle town. Her husband always helps her to develop the business. We g

ideas about their success from her husband.

How did you enter in to this business?

We were affected by the Tsunami in 2004which destroyed everything we had. We re-started o

business and gradually developed our business. Today, with the assistance of HELP-O, we successful in our business. We want to tell everyone that with HELP-Os support, we need not

any job. We do not need any assistance for our essentials nor need other loans.

In our case, we came to know about HELP-O Community Base Organizations (CBO). CBO bui

small groups stronger and we wanted to grow up in our business. Of course we can talk to the

about our problems and pay our loan instalments. Now we have a good income and we have

fixed place to conduct our business. Normally, I obtain loans before the seasonal time and we ta

loans from HOLDE Womens co-operative to settle in monthly instalments. Last month, w

obtained a loan of Rs. 100,000.00 from HOLDE Womens co-operative Ltd. It contributed to tsuccess our lifestyle.

What kind of message would you like to convey to other women of this society?

HOLDE Womens co-operative is a very strong committee to encourage women like me. Actually

is very helpful to me and my family as we achieve success in our living standards and I hope

develop my business even further.


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Experience from CITYNET Seoul Congress 2013

EXPERIENC

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The program was organized by CITYNET Innovative Solutions for People Friendly Citiesand wa

from November 03-06 2013. Over 30 Mayors, 20 multi literal organizations and 300 people from 75

met to collaborate on the most pressing urban development issues facing the Asia Pacific Region.

HELP-O, Mr. Chathura Welivitiya, the chairman of HELP-O, participated and it was a good opporand honor to participate on behalf of Sri Lanka. Mr. Chathura Welivitiya presented a case study n

HELP-O Eco Gas Solutions for Making Clean & Green Bio Energy Cities. We received valuable

from him about his experience.

Mr.Chathura Welivitiya Experience

Im happy to say as the founder of the HELP-O regarding the compatibility of that vision o

organization and the vision of 2013 Seoul Congress and the way forward to the future with

understanding of the worlds need from time to time. I got a chance to present our best practices.

A HELP O Eco Gas solution was lucky to bring the miracle of waste converting to usable resour

that sense, HELP O Eco Gas Solutions could reduce the amount of organic waste accumul

generating bio energy and organic fertilizer for organic harvesting through waste. Also, I would

say CITYNET is the regional network of local authorities for the management of human settle

CITYNET has grown to become an international organization of more than 100 members in more th

countries, most of which are cities and local governments in the Asia-Pacific region. I would like to

the CITYNET Chairman and the Korean Seoul Metropolitan Government Mayor for granting m

opportunity.

So, I think you may have understood the way of achieving green bio energy cities concept and I

appreciate the opportunity given to me to share our experiences with other cities and Im wish

perfect arrangement of this big event all success. Having said that, I would like to thank you all a

remind you to keep this saying in mind Together we can do more to creating people friendly c

You can see more information through this link. http://seoul2013.citynetcongress.org/
http://seoul2013.citynetcongress.org/http://seoul2013.citynetcongress.org/http://seoul2013.citynetcongress.org/


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EXPE

RIENCES


CITYNET was created in response to the needs of growing cities in the Asia Pacific. In 1981st Regional Congress of Local Authorities for the Development of Human Settlements i

Asia Pacific was held in Yokohama, Japan. The Yokohama Congress was organized witsponsorship of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the P

(UNESCAP), the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat) and hosted b

City of Yokohama. The Congress stressed the need to build cooperative links between loca

governments and urban stakeholders. CITYNET was officially established in 1987 wit

support of UNESCAP, UNDP, UN-HABITAT, the City of Nagoya and 27 members. From

point on CITYNET has maintained its mission to promote cooperative links and partner

throughout the Asia Pacific in order to improve the sustainability of our cities.

As a member of CITYNET, HELP-O participated in this congress on 4-6thNovember 2013.

We will share the experiences of our participants at the CITYNET Seoul Congress throug

newsletter.

The Chairman/Chief Executive of HELP-O, Mr.Chathura Welivitiya and the Project Man

Miss.Nadeeka Amarasinghe, participated at this Congress and below are ideas from them

the CITYNET Seoul Congress 2013.

Miss Nadeeka Amarasinghes Experience

I participated at the CITYNET Seoul Congress from 4-6th of November which focused o

theme Our Vision and Way Forward: Innovative Solutions for People-Friendly Cities

Congress, held once every four years, is a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with level city officials, civil society leaders, and urban activists from across the Asia Pacifi

beyond. One major importance of this years congress was CITYNET Secretariatwhich m

its office to Seoul in South Korea on 26 March 2013 after 20 years in Yokohama, Japan.

As a Sri Lankan, Im very proud about this unique opportunity we at HELP-O got. We a

associate member of CITYNET under the topic of civil organizations. CITYNET is a reg

network of over 130 cities and organizations specializing in sustainable urban develop

CITYNET congress clustered on the fields of Millennium Development Goals, Infrastru

Development through city-to-city cooperation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Chang

In CITYNET Seoul Congress, first of all, a General meeting was held with the participation

delegates and then all the delegates were clustered according to their activities. After

further separate meetings were organized for them according to their clusters. HE

participated in the Climate Change cluster. Climate change adds a further layer of risk

urgency to the multitude of urban challenges already at play. With a membership span

some of the most vulnerable cities to climate extremes, CITYNET provides special prog

focused on disaster-preparedness, response and long-term rebuilding.


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EXPE

RIENCES

I participated in the Climate Change cluster and it was a great opportunity for me as I gai

valuable opportunity to exchange our ideas and experiences with others. In this sessio

mainly discussed about future action necessary to improve city-to-city climate ch

cooperation. The below stated topics were also discussed by the United Nations EconomiSocial Commission for Asia and the Pacific. (UNESCAP)

Turning waste into a resource: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia-Pacific. Innovative and Low-Cost solutions to solid waste and fecal sludge treatment. Promoting pro-poor and sustainable solid waste management in Asia-Pacific- The W

to Resource (W2R) Fund

Local initiatives in achieving sustainable and low carbon cities in Asia: Lessons land future potential.

We, HELP-O, presented our project called GREEN BIO ENERGY CITY. Our vision world with social Justice & Environmentally- friendly economic Development. To achiev

vision, we have started this project in Galle and Trincomalee. Like us, all the others pres

their future plans, past successful projects etc.

Not only about climate change, but we as participants at the General Meeting, which

organized for all the participants, I was able to gather many important data for my f

activities because when other participants presented their projects, I realized that ther

many other projects we can undertake in Sri Lanka, not only about climate change but al

many other sectors. And this was also a great event to improve our international exposure.

Finally, I would like to say that participating at CITYNET Seoul Congress 2013 was one o

greatest achievements I had in my life because I had a golden opportunity to learn many t

in my field of work and I am hoping to apply that knowledge in my future endeavours



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Chief Advisor

Mr.Chathura Welivitiya

Editors

Nadeesha Dilhani / Hirushi Perera

Photographs By

Ayoma Thennakoon / Sampath Athukorala

Janaka Chandra ith

Coming NewsAsia-Pacific Forum for Environment and Developm

(APFED) invite to Mr.Chathura Welivitiya the

Chairman of HELP-O

The special session will take place during the

Sixteenth Annual Sustainable DevelopmentConference (SDC 2013) FROM 10- 12thof Decemb

in Islamabad, Pakistan hosted by the Sustainab

Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and in

cooperation with the United Nations Environme

Program (UNEP).

The theme of this years sustainable developmen

conference 9 SDC - 2013) is Creating Momentum

Today is tomorrow

Mr.Chathura Welivitiya Participated for this progr

to present the Application of a Green Bio ener

City Concept in Trincomalee City based on integra

Solid Waste Management

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