
A World That Fears the Sound of Her Heels Women are more than birthing machines and sexualized eye candy. Violence against women does not limit to the physical turmoil women have to endure, but extend to the grotesque deprivation and limitation of women’s freedom in their education, employment and freedom of movements. This ordeal has…

CHAPTER 08 Being a perfectionist can be tiring, exhausting even but what’s funny is, most of us don’t even realise it because we’re too busy trying to do everything perfectly. The day would start with a 10-minute staring competition with the ceiling, thinking about the long list of things that needs to be done. This…

What if a meal could build bridges between communities? What if a simple sunset moment could turn into a celebration of understanding, respect, and unity? At the Rotaract Club of the SriLanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), we didn’t just imagine it, we lived it through Project එකமுதுkama Noor-e- IFTHAR 2026. Held on 6th of…

“Walk the Mile” was more than just an industry visit; it was a meaningful step into the professional world for over 100 SLIIT undergraduates. Organized by the Rotaract Club of SLIIT, under the Professional Development Avenue with the leadership of Project Chairpersons Rtr. Yeshan K.P and Rtr. Shenaya Jayasekara, in collaboration with Virtusa, the initiative…

We often travel miles to see famous sights, but the places that actually stay with us are usually much closer to home. They are the spots that don’t have signs pointing to them, the ones you find by accident and keep them by choice. They are the locations where the air feels different and time…

CHAPTER 07 We like labels.They make life feel manageable.A Winner?A Loser? As if people can be measured so easily.As if life keeps score on a single, shared board. From the beginning, we’re taught how to recognize a “winner.”The student with the highest marks.The one collecting degrees, certificates, titles.The one who never seems to stop achieving.Later,…

Sahaya 360 – Phase 2 was a thoughtfully planned initiative carried out with the primary aim of supporting school students affected by the Ditwah cyclone, addressing both their academic and emotional needs during a difficult time. With the leadership of the Chairs of the project, Rtr. Thirani Wijesinghe, Rtr. Oneli Joachim, and Rtr. Chanudi Amaratunga,…
“In the crowd I’ve met all kinds of gaze. Gazes of pity, gazes of fear, even that of disgust, But I’ve rarely seen a gaze that dared to stare at me.” – Liu Chunhe, Big World (2024) Big World (2024) offers a quiet yet deeply moving portrayal of life with cerebral palsy, told through the…

They say growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone, and this quarter proved just that! Our second quarter was a journey of learning, resilience, and stepping up to new challenges. From turning ideas into action to strengthening the bonds we’ve built, every moment pushed us a little further than before. Today, we reflect…

Let’s Dance was a refreshing and energetic event organized under the Professional Development Avenue of the Rotaract Club of SLIIT, giving students a much needed break from assignments and busy schedules. The project was led by our chairs, Rtr. Sudharma and Rtr. Yeshan, who managed to pull off a successful event despite facing a major…
Ever notice how there are so many paths to choose from these days? Remote work, freelancing, startups, corporate jobs. Each promises freedom but carries its own risk. You wonder if you are making the right choice. If you are keeping up. If the world is moving faster than you can plan for. This is the…

We all walk through life spending a lot of time polishing the version of ourselves that we show to people. We tailor our social media, practice our speech, and try to lead with the best approach. Despite constantly reminding ourselves that it doesn’t matter what others think, there is a small part in all of…

Blog 05 What if independence was never meant to be about doing everything alone? We often grow up with a very particular idea of what independence looks like: handling things by ourselves, needing less support, relying on no one but our own abilities. It’s a definition that feels simple, even admirable. But it’s also incomplete.…

Eid al-Fitr is here, and you can feel it in the air. Streets hum with life, laughter is contagious, and even the smallest moments feel like a celebration. Eid Mubarak! Whether you celebrate it yourself or are curious about the festival, here’s a glimpse into its meaning and the traditions that make it so special.…

We often think of “impact” as something massive, a grand gesture or a life-changing motivation speech. But more often than not, the moments that stick to our heart and keep us warm years later are the tiny, quiet ones. They are the moments when a complete stranger saw us, even for a second, and decided…