Located in Kosgoda, 15 miles south of Galle , the turtle conservation project is a wonderful project for volunteers interested in nature and conservation. The project suffered infrastructural damage due the tsunami disaster of Dec, 2004, where most of their equipment was lost. Moreover, the turtle populations have been diminishing due to the destruction of coral reefs and marine pollution. This project runs different programs – mostly to monitor and conserve the turtles in the Kosgoda area. Volunteers' help is urgently needed for various types of conservation work, including monitoring turtle activity, creating informational resources and rebuilding damaged facilities.

Ongoing Programs

Work in Orphanages Teaching English Teaching English to Buddhist Monks Elephant Orphanage Turtle Conservation Project Mini-Venture (2 weeks)