Human-Animal
Coexistence
Creating harmony between human communities and wildlife through sustainable coexistence solutions
Our Shared Planet
Earth is inhabited by approximately 8.7 million species, making it home to a profusion of living beings. Humans are notably the smartest and most intellectual of these species, giving us the responsibility and ability to maintain a balanced ecosystem where all kinds are safe and secure.
However, keeping this balance has been a substantial issue. This disparity has endangered up to 41,415 animal species while making up to 680 of them extinct. The imbalance has also led to negative externalities for humans, including land scarcity for the growing population.
Daily Conflicts in Sri Lanka
Every few days, Sri Lankan news reports mishaps between wildlife and locals, with elephants and crop destruction being the most common issue
The Root Cause
Unplanned Settlements
People have been shifted onto areas that have been occupied by elephants and other wildlife for generations, long before human settlements
Lost Food Sources
Main sources of nourishment and sustenance for elephants have been destroyed, forcing them to seek alternative food sources
Crop Destruction
Elephants turn to villagers' harvests for survival, causing destruction of crops that villagers solemnly depend on for their livelihood
The Tragic Consequences
Retaliation Against Wildlife
Villagers choose to strike back at elephants who are not the direct origin of the problem, leading to tragic consequences for these gentle giants.
Harmful methods used: Gunshots, elephant-crackers, and other pain-inflicting objects specially designed to harm elephants, often resulting in fatal wounds.
Blame Without Voice
Most of the time, the blame falls on the ones without a voice - the animals - while the real systemic issues remain unaddressed.
Beyond Elephants: The Bigger Picture
The rising adversity between elephants and people is only the tip of the iceberg. Conflicts are endless and affect multiple species across Sri Lanka.
Leopard Encounters
Leopards approaching villages in search of food, creating fear and dangerous encounters with local communities
Poaching Crisis
Deer, tuskers, and other mammals being poached day in and day out, threatening entire species populations
Habitat Encroachment
Continuous expansion of human settlements into wildlife territories, displacing countless species
Restoring Rightful Harmony
Live & Let Live Foundation pledges to address these issues by shining light on forgotten stories and chronicles that are often left buried. We will make all information available in our hub exclusively.
Our Comprehensive Approach
Understanding hardships and difficulties faced by human communities
Documenting injustices striking all animal species
Creating a central information hub for forgotten stories
Developing balanced solutions that protect both humans and animals
Ensuring both races remain intact and out of harm's way
Our Promise
We will ensure that both human and animal communities are intact and protected from harm by understanding the unique challenges each faces.
However, to make a much more powerful and effective movement, we need your help to create lasting change and allow a brighter future for all living beings.
Let a Brighter Sun Shine
Help us prolong the life of Mother Nature and create a world where humans and animals coexist peacefully. Together, we can restore the rightful correlation between all species and allow a brighter sun to shine upon us.