Category: Community Service
-
Make them smile ’19
Children’s Day began on the second Sunday of June in 1857 by Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard, pastor of the Universalist Church of the Redeemer in Chelsea, Massachusetts: Leonard held a special service dedicated to, and for the children. Leonard named the day Rose Day, though it was later named Flower Sunday, and then named Children’s
-
Light Up Their World-Children’s Day Celebrations
They say that every child is a different kind of flower. Morawinna Balika-Child Development and Probation Center comprised of twenty-three beautiful flowers of 4 years to 16 years of age. In order to commemorate the World Children’s day for the year 2019, the Rotaract club of SLIIT organized a Children’s Day Program for them. It
-
Light up their world 2.0– Day 01
21 st September 2019, didn’t feel like a usual Saturday. Even the Sun looked over joyed as if it was waiting to light up the world. The weekend which is meant to be relaxing and dedicated for sleepy heads was full of enthusiasm and excitement. It was a long-awaited day for our Rotaractors of SLIIT.
-
Say NO to Dengue
DENGUE! Everyone knows how much of danger that word contains. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms typically begin three to fourteen days after infection. This may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. Recovery generally takes two to seven days.
-
R e t h i n k T r a s h – Mission Arugambay
Arugam Bay, located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s southeast coast is one of the many enticing locations unique to this tropical island. Famous for the quality of its surf breaks, the bay attracts surfers from all over the world and has hosted several international surfing competitions. The deep blue waters, fine sandy beaches
-
සුරකිමු කෝට්ටේ 19′ (Surakimu Kotte 19′)
The Sri Daladha Perehera of Kotte Raja Maha Viharaya was held on 07th of September 2019 for the 119th time. Kotte Sri Daladha Perehera is one of the oldest and the grandest festivals of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, fireball acrobats, musicians, and lavishly decorated elephants. Annually, the Kotte Raja Maha Viharaya
-
Feed a Stray 4.0
We made it paw-sible! Love doesn’t always need words to be expressed. Sometimes what we ignore or count as little might become a reason for someone’s smile. Happiness lies within. Money cannot buy happiness. Little things we do can bring up the happiness we all seek. And when certain moments of life becomes memories the
-
Greener Tomorrow
The project Greener Tomorrow was conducted covering six phases emphasizing on different aspects of making a better environment for the future. Phase 01- වෙරල වෙනුවෙන් Stepping up on initiating the project, “The Beach” was first to be considered. We know that looking at the beach is never enough. From the sand to the wave, our
-
Greener Tomorrow- Greener and Cleaner
Greener Tomorrow phase-06, with the tagline greener and cleaner is an initiative of the Rotaract Club of SLIIT to spread awareness on ways how to save our planet earth, make it greener, cleaner and save it for our future generations. Poster-01 ‘It is our duty to save the environment’s beauty’ A clean environment is a
-
Say ”NO” to Dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease widely spread throughout tropical and sub tropical regions. This disease is transmitted by a mosquito type called “Aedes“. Recent cases of Dengue have been confirmed in Sri Lanka, with most cases reported from Colombo. Risk of Dengue exists throughout the country and transmission occurs year-round. With the aim of
-
Rotaract Model Village
ROTARACT MODEL VILLAGE – HOROWPOTHANA (04th February – 30th June 2018) “Rotaract Model Village” concept was designed with the motive of benefiting a wider community by developing an under-privileged village through a series of widespread, long-term and sustainable initiatives; thereby, uplifting the standards of the village. As the first step, Suhadagama in Horowpothana, in the
-
Uthurata Adaren
“Be the beacon of light in someone’s darkness” Rotaract Club of SLIIT together with Surakimu Dumriya (සුරකිමු දුම්රිය) organization, initiated the project “Uthurata Adaren” to collect donations for those who were affected from the floods in the Northern areas of the country. Collection points were set up at Maradana Railway Station, SLIIT Malabe Campus and
-
හරිත පාසල
A joint project initiated by the Rotaract Club of SLIIT and Rotaract Club of Colombo Central on the 15th of December 2018 at Parakramabahu Maha Vidyalaya, Narahenpita. There was a much-needed urgency to commence this project as a part of encouraging and promoting growth of green life in school environments. Trees subsidize to the environment
-
Christmas for Everyone
In the Christmas season, it is very unlikely that people thinking about the happiness of innocent street kids but to surprise their loved ones with gifts. “Christmas” being the season of giving, the SLIIT Rotaractors decided to spread the Christmas spirit to the streets of Colombo by gifting the kids living on streets with smiles,
-
Before I Die
December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami is believed to be one of the deadliest tsunamis in history, killing more than 230,000 people across 14 countries. 14 years after, the aftermath can still be felt, for some more than the others. Fourteen years ago, while everyone was reveling this joyous holiday, little did they know that
Rotaract Club of SLIIT 