Leo Club of University of Colombo

Project Diriya Pranama – Phase 3: “Prabhaswara ( ප්‍රභාස්වර)”           On 23rd March 2026, Leo Club of University of Colombo successfully completed the third phase of Project Diriya Pranama titled “Prabhaswara” by donating essential educational materials to the students of the Ratmalana Blind School. This phase of the project focused on providing essential learning resources to support the academic journey of visually impaired children and to ease the challenges they face in their daily studies. Understanding the importance of accessible education, we have donated braille papers, braille slates, and voice recorders to the school. Braille papers and slates are fundamental tools that enable students to read and write independently, while recorders play a vital role in helping them capture lessons and revise subjects through audio learning. These items are not simply supplies; they are essential instruments that promote confidence, independence, and equal...

  Project දිවිසරු - ජීවිතය ජීවත් කරවන්නට 2 nd Phase – “ දිරි දිවි ” On 8 th of March 2026, Leo club of University of Colombo successfully launched the “ දිරි දිවි ” the second phase of the project “ දිවිසරු ” at Biyagama Divisional Secretariat. The main objective of the project “ දිවිසරු ” is to help people who are feeling suffered with poverty and initiating new pathways to build their own life which they can live happily & optimistically. Therefore, through our second phase, we introduced soap production to the rural population as an easy self-employment opportunity that allows entrepreneurs to conquer the local market. In this phase, we conduct our programme under two sessions. One is, we planned awareness programme to provide rural people with the necessary guidelines to start the soap manufacturing industry and provide practical sessions with regarding making soap and give the raw materials needed to continue it as a business. We first worked to provide rural people...

More Than a Mark Sheet. Why We Spent the Morning Reminding Students They Are Enough Imagine a classroom where the most important question isn’t "What did you get on the test?" but rather "How are you, really?" For too long, we’ve measured a student’s future by the ink on a mark sheet. But at Leo UOC, we believe that a healthy grade point average means nothing if the mind behind it isn’t at peace. That is the very essence of Project Healing Aura Phase 2, and under the banner of  Healthy You , we set out to prove that a student is a universe of potential,not just a number on a report card. On the morning of  March 12, 2026 , the halls of  President’s College (N/S), Kotte , weren’t filled with the usual rustle of exam papers. Instead, they buzzed with the energy of connection, understanding, and self-discovery. As the clock struck 8.00 a.m., the venue began to fill. Usually, a Thursday morning program is met with reluctance, with students dragging their feet ...

Project Uplift – Phase Two: Rise to Lead: Outbound Training Camp Leo Club of University of Colombo successfully organized Project Uplift – Phase Two: Rise to Lead , an outbound leadership training camp designed for undergraduates across all academic years. This initiative aimed to empower students with essential leadership qualities, practical skills, and the confidence required to face future challenges. The program commenced at 9.00 AM with great enthusiasm, bringing together a diverse group of participants from various academic backgrounds. It created a vibrant and energetic environment where students were encouraged to step beyond their comfort zones and actively engage in every session. The outbound training activities were the highlight of the camp. Conducted by STF officers D.M.S.M. Dissanayaka, J.M.S.C. Jayawardane, and IP A.M.S. Rajitha , these sessions included team-building exercises, problem-solving challenges, and interactive games. Through these activities, particip...

  Project Uplift – Phase One: Lead 360° Workshop Series Leo Club of University of Colombo successfully organized Project Uplift - Phase One: 360° Workshop Series, designed with the aim of helping university students to acquire essential knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers in today’s competitive world. This was done in collaboration with the University of Colombo’s Career Guidance Unit. Over the course of this program, five comprehensive workshop sessions were carried out, with around 300 students from various faculties participating. Each workshop session was designed to discuss an essential area that can enhance the professional development of students, including developing an impressive CV, understanding the concept of entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital personal branding. Session 1: Career Guidance and Interview Excellence The session was conducted by Mr. Ilham Marikkar, Director of Amazon College and Campus and Visiting Lecturer at the Uni...

  The One Thing Cyclone Survivors Needed More Than Rice When the Leo Club of University of Colombo started planning Project Survival Phase 1: Manusaviya, the list looked straightforward. Rice, water, medicine. The usual things people need after a disaster. But someone suggested adding cleaning equipment and sanitary materials. It seemed odd at first. Were mops really a priority after a cyclone? The team decided to pack them anyway, just in case. That decision would prove more important than anyone expected. The Dithwa cyclone had left a trail of destruction. Trees were down. Homes were damaged. And everywhere, there was mud. Thick, heavy mud that covered floors, furniture, and clothes. The team arrived at the first village with vans full of supplies, ready to help however they could. What happened next surprised them. When they started unloading, people didn't rush toward the rice. An older woman walked past the food packets and went straight to the cleaning supplies. She picked up...