A Beach Leisure Park Opening Initiative was successfully implemented at Dewata on 19th of April 2026 by opening a beach leisure park.
Marine and coastal ecosystem degradation often begins on land and intensifies along shorelines before severely affecting coral reef systems. Land-based pollution, unmanaged solid waste, sediment runoff, physical reef damage, and progressive coral loss collectively place immense pressure on marine biodiversity and threaten fisheries, food security, and the socio-economic stability of coastal communities.
Beach landscaping is the planned and eco-friendly development of coastal areas to protect the natural beach environment while making it safe, attractive, and accessible for people.
It involves assessing the beach conditions, cleaning polluted areas, covering the open land and setting the environment as an attractive place
The initiative was implemented by the Udahamulla Leo Club, District 306 D7 under Waves of Hope Initiative, with guidance from the Udahamulla Lions Club, District 306 D7. It is proudly sponsored by Kangara Holdings Pvt Ltd. Scientific and technical support was provided by the Department of Coast Conservation and and Coastal Resource Management.
The Waves of Hope Sri Lanka implemented a Coral Reef Restoration program in Mirissa on 04th of April 2026 , reinforcing an integrated “shore-to-sea” conservation approach.
This meaningful initiative was implemented in collaboration with the Udahamulla Lions Club and the Indi Foundation, with the main sponsorship generously provided by Kangara Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. Each partner played a vital role in transforming the event into a space of warmth, celebration, and emotional comfort for children receiving treatment at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.
As the inaugural phase of the Waves of Hope initiative, the founder, drawing from experience as a certified diver and active Leo Club member launched an Ocean Photography Exhibition after witnessing the striking contrast between the ocean’s breathtaking beauty and its growing vulnerability.
