Miles of Smiles 2.0 - Phase 01 - ස්නේහ යාත්‍රා

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The project ‘Miles of Smiles 2.0’ is an initiative under the category of the ‘Spotlight on Children’ with the objective of bringing hope and laughter to the vulnerable children who struggle with various social injustices.

A spend a day; ‘ස්නේහ යාත්‍රා’ was conducted as the first phase of the project on 6th of February 2021 at Sri Sangamitta Girls’ Child Development Center, Pamankada from 12 noon onwards.

At the arrival of the Child Development Center, all the attendees were warmly welcomed by the adorable kids of Sri Sangamitta Girls' Child Development. The Leos of University of Colombo addressed and introduced themselves to the kids. Then, the kids were offered lunch which was prepared by the Leos. Afterward, Leos spent time with the children by singing songs. Then, the children were given some gifts from the leos. Later, the gathering was addressed by the project chairperson, Leo Kaushalya Sandarangi by giving some valuable advice to the children.

This noble cause was able to facilitate the children who are deprived of a joyous environment by offering support and comfort with everyone's assistance. Therefore, the Leos of University of Colombo are grateful and obliged to the people who support the prosperity of this worthy cause.



Leo Imalka Chandimali
Faculty of Management and Finance

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