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| Acclaim for the Safe Bottle Lamp Project Quotes from distinguished individuals and organizations |
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* Readers Digest: "Dr Godakumbura .. is an inspiration to people everywhere." |
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* Life Style Magazine ESTEEM included Dr Godakumbura in its list of ''Icons of Sri Lanka in the 20th century' |
| * 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, Secretary of the International Society for Burn Injuries: I can vouch for his steadfast commitment to the improvement of fire safety in Sri Lanka. His achievements,.., really are most impressive. |
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* Dr Kan Tun, WHO Representative to Sri Lanka: "It is commendable that a busy individual has undertaken a work of this nature, and he deserves all the assistance." | * Mr Randolph Gauhl, Acting Ambassador for Switzerland in Sri Lanka: "He certainly impressed me with his dedication 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, 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. The Sri Lankan people are so lucky to have you working on their behalf." |  |
*Hon.Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Health: "A great project that helps the poorest of the poor" |
Awards
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Rolex |
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OBA |
Reader’s Digest |
Video clip on the Rolex Awards Ceremony held in Geneva - 1998
Media publicity
Many international magazines and newspapers like TIME, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Science and Nature, National Geographic, Le Figaro, Asiaweek, Business Times of Singapore etc and many local magazines and newspapers.
Electronic media (CNN, BBC and Voice of America) and local TV and radio channels
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