TEPF × VTH Faculty
Alimankada 2026 is co-organised by The Elephant Promise Foundation and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science, University of Peradeniya — uniting grassroots passion with academic authority.
The two institutions behind Alimankada 2026
The Elephant Promise Foundation
Founded in 2024 by a group of Sri Lankans united by a single conviction — our elephants are not just wildlife, they are woven into our history, culture, and national identity. TEPF is a 300+ member foundation driven entirely by passion and moral responsibility toward Sri Lanka's most iconic animal.
300+
Members
2024
Founded
250+
Expected / Day
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science
Sri Lanka's premier institution for veterinary education at the University of Peradeniya. Its Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides specialist care for wildlife including elephants. FVMAS contributes scientific credibility, expert panelists, and research collaboration to the Alimankada programme — anchoring the summit's academic backbone.
50+
Yrs Excellence
VTH
Teaching Hosp.
UoP
Peradeniya
Institutions We Work With
Sri Dalada Maligawa
The Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy — guardian of Sri Lanka's sacred elephant heritage.
Pinnawala Elephant Conservation Centre
Sri Lanka's renowned sanctuary for orphaned and vulnerable elephants.
Kotte Raja Maha Viharaya
A significant religious institution contributing to cultural elephant welfare dialogue.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To protect Sri Lanka's elephants — both in the wild and in human care — by promoting responsible stewardship, ethical treatment, and sustainable conservation. We bridge communities, researchers, policymakers, and the public.
Vision
A Sri Lanka where elephants and humans thrive together — where domestic elephants live with dignity and wild elephants roam free. We envision Alimankada growing from a National Forum into the first Asian and eventually Global Elephant Forum.
What Alimankada 2026 Aims to Achieve
Cultural Roots
Explore the historical and cultural relationships between Sri Lankans and elephants — recognising that this bond is central to our national identity.
Identify Current Issues
Identify and address the pressing issues facing both domestic and wild elephants in Sri Lanka today — from welfare to habitat loss.
Actionable Solutions
Discuss concrete, evidence-based solutions for elephant welfare, policy reform, and conservation strategies that can be implemented at a national level.
A Sustainable Annual Forum
Build a recurring, annual summit that tracks progress year over year — ensuring accountability and continuity in the conservation dialogue.
Inspire a Global Movement
Inspire a long-term Asian and Global Elephant Forum, originating from Sri Lanka — establishing our island as a leader in elephant conservation.
The Road Ahead
Alimankada 2026 is just the beginning.
National Elephant Forum
Alimankada — Sri Lanka's first dedicated elephant conservation summit, held at University of Peradeniya.
Asian Elephant Forum
Expanding the conversation to include elephant conservation experts and advocates from across Asia.
Global Elephant Forum
Establishing Sri Lanka as the origin of a global elephant protection movement.