Nagenahiru Volunteers established in 2022 as an International Volunteer placement organization, affiliate to the Nagenahiru Foundation which is a Non-Governmental Organization operating in Sri Lanka since 1991 for the conservation of nature for the future generation while facilitating the society to live in harmony with Nature.
As to address the present needs of younger generation around the world, Nagenahiru Foundation promotes Nagenahiru Volunteers as a non-profit organization providing opportunities to experience on the nature, cultural values as well as still available indigenous knowledge in this small island nation of Sri Lanka. Since the inauguration of Nagenahiru Volunteers Nagenahiru inspired people of all age’s especially, young people to learn about wonders of natural world. We always share knowledge and skills with the community to conserve nature whenever possible. Furthermore we provide all-inclusive experimental learning programs that fully interact with local communities in creating harmony with nature.
By diverting younger generation throughout the world in facilitating the conservation of Nature and mitigating adverse Climate impact while mobilizing youth and youth groups in meaningful volunteer projects, authentic cultural experiences, and off-the-beaten-path adventures, in which you can discover the world and find your purpose in it.
Travel With Purpose
'Nagenahiru Volunteers' offers meaningful volunteer programs that enhance one's travel experience and add a humanistic perspective to one's travel purpose. We provide you with opportunities to meet different people with different cultural backgrounds and experience cultural diversity. You can positively impact communities in need by sharing your time, energy, creativity, and compassion. This transformational experience not only benefits the communities we support but also enriches the lives of our volunteers.
As you engage in an once-in-a-lifetime experience, we, the "Nagenahiru Volunteers," will arrange your airport pick-up and drop-off, as well as your accommodations and meals during your volunteering period.
The Impact You'll Make
Nagenahiru Volunteers will be able to go beyond a simple act of kindness; they will be a powerful tool that allows individuals to make a tangible impact. They will empower communities from the ground up while working alongside community members on sustainable projects that drive lasting change and foster positive change. Whether it’s addressing critical needs, building stronger communities, or personal growth, volunteering offers a multitude of benefits for both individuals and society as a whole.
The Projects You Can Contribute
Child Education & Care
In most of the rural villages in Sri Lanka Early Childhood Educational facilities are poor. In most villages there are no qualified talented teachers to teach English to these kids. The International Volunteers will be able to fill this gap while experience the friendly lifestyles of Sri Lankan villagers while spending few weeks with these friendly people in a unspoiled beautiful villages.
Teaching English to Youth
The International volunteers teaching English to youth engage in doing an excellent service to kids of this developing nation Sri Lanka.
Volunteers will be able to practice different techniques for teaching by providing opportunities such as Learning through play Games are an excellent way to engage children in learning English. Use play activities, such as memory games, songs, stories and puzzles, to get children to associate language with fun and actively participate.
When Volunteers conducting teaching English to their children volunteers will be very popular among their young mothers.
Women Empowerment
In most of the women living in rural villages are socially, economically and culturally isolated. They are lack of land rights and economic rights.
With the guidance of Nagenahiru Foundation they will be empowered with the fullest cooperation of volunteers working with them.
This will be achieved with the establishment and strengthening of a communal institutional mechanism for women living in rural villages to enable them to participate in their own development process.
Finally with the guidance of the Nagenahiru staff the volunteers will be able to strengthen the voice and capacity of the women living in rural villages and their community groups in the villages they served.
Entrepreneurship Development
The volunteers undertake the Entrepreneurship development with the NF volunteers will be concentrate developing background of the idea that entrepreneurship can be catalyst for economic and social development of the youth and their communities.
During the service period of volunteers on entrepreneurship development will identified at least one successful enterprise mange by young persons in the area as to improve the knowledge and skills of the visiting volunteer as well as participating youth group of the area.
Finally Nagenahiru Foundation will make all arrangements with financial institutions as to provide to initiate a small business by the selected trained young persons.
3 Days Island-wide Tour to Visit Natural and Cultural Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka
As a gift for the valuable service trended by our international volunteers, Nagenahiru Volunteers will organize 03-day island wide tour in Sri Lanka to visit, understand and experience rich cultural and natural heritage sites located in different areas in Sri Lanka. Such as...
Natural Heritage Sites
- The most beautiful nine-arch bridge - Travel by train from Kandy to Passing through nine-arch bridge located on the train track in the central hills of Sri Lanka.
- Bundala national park - To observe migratory birds arriving in Sri Lanka.
- Spice garden at Matale.
- Watching the elephants gathering at the national park in Minneriya and many more.
- Elephant transit center at Udawalawa.
- And many more beautiful natural landscape areas.
Cultural Sites
- Visit the Temple of the tooth in Kandy.
- Climbing the world famous Sigiriya fortress.
- Ancient Ruins in Polonnaruwa
The Nine Arch Bridge, also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka and one of the country's best examples of colonial-era railway construction.
Nine Arch Bridge
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Sri Lankan Buddhist citizens practice their traditional beliefs with great enthusiasm. The historic city of Kandy contains the famous temple of the sacred Tooth-Relic of the Buddha. The Kandy Esala Perahera, held annually in August is a traditional ritual festival. The procession in a powerful torchlight parade consists of hundreds of young dancers Local musicians, well-trained Elephants, and many other salient features.
Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for Sri Lanka's migratory waterfowl. Bundala is home to about 197 species of birds.
Bundala National Park
Sri Lankan Cultural Heritage
