Exploring wildlife and archeological sites, photography

Ishan Chanaka Start Date: May 17, 2024 - End Date: Feb 16, 2025
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
  • Sri Lanka

My Travel Story

by: Ishan Chanaka Start Date: May 17, 2024 - End Date: Feb 16, 2025
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
Dear Sir / Madam,

Poverty-stricken, unemployed, I aspire to become a wildlife photographer.

After the corona epidemic, I lost my job with the collapse of the country's economy. Worked as a Graphic Designer and after the epidemic situation subsided, the unemployment level increased due to the country's economic level falling to a very low level. As a result, I lost my job. Due to the unstable economic situation in the country, I am helpless to find a job.

I was very fond of photography as a child and enjoyed spending time in the wild in my free time. My heart is always fond of the waterways, animals, birds, trees, vines etc. in the forest. By photographing such mind-blowing views of our country, I thought of creating something of my own in the field I know, to give healing to the eyes of all the people of the world, and to sell those photographs to strengthen the family's economy.

I am helpless as I don't have any tools or equipment for this. My father is a heart patient. He also has to spend 25,000 Sri Lankan rupees per month for his medicine. This is another moment when I feel helpless. I had to buy a camera, camera lens, laptop, and even though I worked hard to find money for it, I couldn't do it. I am asking you to give me strength and help as much as possible.
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"Sihanraja Forest" is the largest forest in Sri Lanka. No one has yet fully explored this forest. In the forest there is a large amount of herbs, rare plants, human plants and animals as well as a large amount of beautiful places. Photographing things like that

There are a large number of archaeological sites spread in this country and it is my aim to go to those places and take photographs and make those photographs a contribution to the world.

Yours faithfully,
Ishan Chanaka.


  • Sri Lanka