This diversion barrier (unlocked, lightweight and adapted) will prevent elephants from:

• moving around the village of BATUYAYA,

• entering a nursery school, and

• destroying crops or houses.

We are exploring complementary natural solutions, such as installing beehives—elephants are naturally afraid of bees—or setting up cattle breeding areas.

However, in order to fully guarantee the safety of villagers, installing an electric fence remains essential.

FRANCE TO SRI LANKA is seeking funding to install a protective barrier in the village of BATUYAYA.

We use the electricity supplied to create:

A respectful barrier

Set back from the jungle where the elephants live during the day, this simple installation will preserve the natural passage to the lake, where they come to drink in the evening, and to their feeding area.

The system includes:

Through our
EMPLOYMENT &
BUSINESS Programme

As the public grid is both unstable and costly, the use of photovoltaic panels is emerging as a sustainable solution, providing reliable, continuous, high-quality energy.

We hope to raise the necessary funds through your donations and the CSR programmes of our partner companies.

The option of monthly payments would also enable us to better plan and secure the necessary investments.

Project photos

Areas of operation : SIGIRIYA

Village of BATUYAYA:

• 54 families:

• 48 men, mainly farmers

• 58 women

• 82 children (34 girls, 46 boys)

A nursery school