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| Acclaim for the Safe Bottle Lamp Project 1. Quotes from distinguished individuals and organizations |
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* Readers Digest: "Dr Godakumbura .. is an inspiration to people everywhere." |
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* The Life Style Magazine: ESTEEM included Dr Godakumbura in its list of ''Icons of Sri Lanka in the 20th century' |
| * Late Sir Arthur C Clarke: “I consider it a great humanitarian effort, that has benefited thousands and saved many lives”. |
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* Dr David Mackie, President of the International Society for Burn Injuries:. “Dr Godakumbura’s achievements, conducted under difficult circumstances, really are most impressive”. |
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*Dr Firdosi Rustom Mehta, WHO Representative to Sri Lanka: “Dr Godakumbura’s work has saved thousands from a horrible death and unspeakable suffering …... Much more needs to be done to expand his work to other communities …….” | * Mr Randolph Gauhl, Actg Ambassador for Switzerland: "He certainly impressed me with his dedeication towards the project aimed at the betterment of mankind" |
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* Rolex Awards Selection Committee: "It was the stunning simplicity, yet feasibility and impact ..... that drew our attention." |  |
* H. E. Ruth F Archibald, High Commissioner for Canada in Sri Lanka: "The Canadian High Commission congratulates Dr Godakumbura on the results achieved so far." |
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* Dr R Klingholz, Science Editor of ‘GEO’, at the Rolex Award ceremony: "People like Dr Godakumbura are a vital part of every society. With more creative individuals like him, the world would be a much better place." |
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*Dr Michael Peck, Former Secretary, Prevention Committee of ISBI: "The impact they had on reducing these horrible disasters is truly amazing!" |
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* Ms. Shelly Nehl, Grants Administrator, Lindbergh Foundation: "You continue to amaze me with your efficiency and commitment. Sri Lankans are so lucky to have you working on their behalf." |  |
*Mr. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Former Minister of Health: "A great project that helps the poorest of the poor" |
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* Mr J Murray, Country Director, Plan International Region of South Asia: “We were very impressed with the work you are doing” | ||
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Video clip on the Rolex Awards Ceremony held in Geneva - 1998
Video clip from a telecast over BBC World Service
on World Challenge - 09 Award Ceremony
held in The Hague, Netherlands - December 2009
Media publicity
Featured in-
» Over 50 international magazines and newspapers like TIME, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Science and Nature, , National Geographic, Science, Geographic, Le Figaro, People Trends etc.,
» CNN, BBC and Voice of America.
» In many Sri Lankan magazines, newspapers and in TV & radio channels.
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