Nakkawatta National School, with its 3000 students and a strong academic reputation, has become a hub for positive change in Andiyagala. Despite facing challenges, the...
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Fostering a Sustainable Tomorrow for Gamini Dissanayake Model School, Pallewaththa (Hasalaka)
In an effort to cultivate a sense of environmental responsibility and advance sustainable development among young minds, Gamini Dissanayake Model School in Pallewaththa, in collaboration...
Conditions of premature decline of the coconut plant
Under different environmental conditions, a common issue that affects coconut trees in coconut-growing areas is the premature decline of these trees. This decline occurs in...
Cultivating a Greener Future for Anuradhapura Central College
On September 21, 2023, the Good Hands Initiative made a significant impact at Anuradhapura Central College during the “CENTEC 2023” exhibition. This innovative project, initiated...
“Promoting Coconut Cultivation for Sustainable Development” Avissawella National School at Seethawaka
In an endeavor to instill a sense of environmental responsibility and promote sustainable development among young minds, Avissawella National School in Seethawaka embarked on a...
Brontispa Insect Threat
Sri Lanka’s vibrant ecosystem faces a new threat: a new insect pest, the Brontispa beetle (Brontispa longissima). This invasive pest has recently been observed, causing...
From Seed to Success
Empowering Kabagamuwa Village through the Good Hands Initiated by Mr. Hemakumara, a retired education director with extensive experience across Kegalle district, this inspiring programme took...
“Promoting Coconut Cultivation for Sustainable Development” Series of Projects with District Secretariat Office & Ovilikanda Maha Vidyalaya in Matale
Mr. Buddhika Kalpa, Child Protection Officer at the Matale District Secretariat, and Mr. Ananda Vijayakumara, Divisional Education Director, were key supportive officials for the launch...
Coconut Bud Rot
Coconut plantations face a severe threat in the form of bud rot, a fatal disease caused by the fungus Phytophthora palmivora. This destructive fungus attacks...
“Planting Seeds of Success” The 9th stage of Inspiring Young Minds in Coconut Cultivation at A/Upulwehera Junior School
Mr. WM Kamal, the Principal of Upulwehera Junior College, contacted us expressing keen interest in the programmes and objectives of Good Hands Initiative through social...
Coconut leaf blight disease
This disease is common in almost all coconut-growing areas. This disease is common in plantations that have been neglected, primarily due to a lack of...
“First step from school to coconut cultivation” The 8th stage of demonstrating and disseminating information about coconut cultivation centred around schools held at the Ma/Imbulpitiya Maha Vidyala, Karagahahinna.
As a result of the project carried out at Ma/Dullewa Maha Vidyalaya last year in association with the Matale District Secretariat, the good hand’s team...