Charith Senanayake has over 20 years of experience in conservation, environmental rescue, farming, and ecosystem resilience projects across Australia, Sri Lanka, and Timor Leste. He co-founded Island Home, a VFMA-accredited zero-waste meal producer using organic, sustainable-practice farmers’ produce.
Charith champions farmers who preserve and reintroduce rare or endangered foods, aiming to enhance their market recognition through collaboration with industry, business, and government. His work supports VFMA’s sustainability, member capacity development, and food security efforts.