So far THE GARDEN ESTATE has merely been funded privately by Suresh and Anne through their regular jobs in the field of renewable energies in Germany. But as the project is developing we would like to offer ways to get financially involved for anyone who likes to contribute.
gift packages
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Never know what to give your Granny for Christmas?
Your Dad says he has got everything he needs when you ask for his birthday wishes? Thinking of a special gift for your niece's first day of school? Here's the solution: Invest in the development of THE GARDEN ESTATE! Invest in a social eco farming project! We offer different packages for you to choose: Gift package 1: 10 coconut palms Gift package 2: 10 Mango trees Gift package 3: 10 Cashew trees Gift package 4: 10 Timber trees Gift package 5: 10 Avocado trees Gift package 6: 10 mixed trees (different fruit and timber trees) All tree gift packages are available for 30,- EUR and include little name tags on the trees and a picture of the plantation. Gift package 7: 1 chicken available for 5,- EUR, including a picture of "your" chicken Gift package 8: 5 chicken available for 25,- EUR including a picture of "your" chicken |
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Of course you and the presentee are always welcome to visit "your" trees / "your" animals on THE GARDEN ESTATE, whenever you come to Sri Lanka. Just contact us for more information or if you wish to order one of the packages. We will issue a nicely designed gift certificate (as PDF), that you can print out or send to the presentee.
donations
Since we are a social project with a non-profit approach, we are of course always very grateful to receive donations of any amount.
Even 5 Euros help to pay a labourer for a day, so little steps can be taken towards the colourful big garden, that THE GARDEN ESTATE shall be one day.
We are currently in the process of founding a non-profit incorporated society ("gemeinnütziger eingetragener Verein") in Germany. If we are approved to be of benefit to the public we will be able to issue donation receipts that can be handed in with the personal tax declarations.
Even 5 Euros help to pay a labourer for a day, so little steps can be taken towards the colourful big garden, that THE GARDEN ESTATE shall be one day.
We are currently in the process of founding a non-profit incorporated society ("gemeinnütziger eingetragener Verein") in Germany. If we are approved to be of benefit to the public we will be able to issue donation receipts that can be handed in with the personal tax declarations.
crowdfunding campaign - Rathie needs love
Our first crowdfunding campaign was funded successfully by the end of June. Thanks for all your support!
We'll make sure to think and plan the next campaign... ;)
If you would like to know more about the campaign, we keep all the info published here:
We'll make sure to think and plan the next campaign... ;)
If you would like to know more about the campaign, we keep all the info published here:
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Rathie is already there!
Our first cow lives at THE GARDEN ESTATE since 2013, and had her first calf Wasana in January this year. The natural land with it's juicy grass is a paradise for Rathie and Wasana. But our single mum Rathie is lonely and only has a temporary shelter. Therefore we want to bring in some cow friends and build a proper barn. For this next step we need your help! Be part of this great idea! Become part of THE GARDEN ESTATE! |
For our project, cows are very valuable and provide a basis in the long run:
- Regular milk sales enable us to feed at least two families (given 5 dairy cows).
- These families can maintain the plants, grow vegetables, fruits and spices. Generating income from these products will enable us to pay more workers and more families can profit from THE GARDEN ESTATE.
- Cows also help us to keep the lush sprouting grass short, which we would otherwise have to mow by hand or consume fossil fuel for a lawn mower.
- Finally, we can collect dung in the barn: cow dung is great fertilizer! At the moment we have to buy it, and we want to save these costs.
- buy three more cows,
- build a barn,
- transport the three animals from Negombo to THE GARDEN ESTATE,
- buy milking equipment (milking machine with renewable energy supply, buckets, cans).
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Here is further information about our "Rathie needs love" campaign in short and long version (English and German) as PDF files for you to read on or send to others who might be interested:
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