It's Time to Care

Protecting Sri Lanka's wildlife, wild places & street animals.

Otara Trust works to safeguard Sri Lanka's rich biodiversity and to improve the lives of its street dogs — while inspiring the next generation to protect what makes our island truly unique.

Who we are

Caring for Sri Lanka's environment and animals

Otara Trust is focused on environmental and wildlife conservation, as well as animal welfare, in Sri Lanka. We aim not only to protect Sri Lanka's rich biodiversity, but to educate future generations on the need for urgent action.

Through Embark, we work to improve the lives of Sri Lanka's street dogs — giving them the love, care and respect they deserve through rescue, treatment, rehabilitation and adoption.

Our initiative · Embark

Founded in 2007, Embark gives every street dog the love, care and respect they deserve — through rescue, medical treatment, rehabilitation, adoptions, daily feeding and community outreach.

A rescued dog welcomed into a loving home
Every rescue is a chance at a forever home.
Our impact in 2025

Real change, by the numbers

A snapshot of what your support made possible through Embark's street-dog programs over the past year.

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Where your donation goes

Every gift fuels our work

Your generosity supports a range of programs that protect animals, restore habitats and educate communities.

Animal Welfare

Rescue, treatment, rehabilitation and adoption of street dogs through Embark — plus daily feeding and emergency response in affected communities.

Forever Family Project

Helping rescued animals find safe, loving and permanent homes where they can thrive for life.

Conservation

Restoring habitats through the Wilpattu Reforestation Project and protecting the native wildlife that makes Sri Lanka unique.

Education

Education programs that inspire the next generation to take urgent action for Sri Lanka's environment and wildlife.