Leo Club of University of Colombo

  Sindu Nala Raksha 8.0-2nd Phrase-Nature’s Heir The second phase of Sindu Nala Raksha 8.0-Nature’s Heir took place at the renowned Gagula Weda Madura in Panadura on the 30th of December 2024. This ambitious initiative brought together more than 50 passionate project members, united by a shared commitment to preserving Sri Lanka’s unique biodiversity. The event began at 9:00 AM with a collective effort to clean the herbal garden at Gagula Weda Madura, a center celebrated for its expertise in Sri Lankan hela wedakama and Ayurvedic eye treatments. The participants worked tirelessly, not only revitalizing the garden but also planting over 15 endemic trees and medicinal plants, including species of immense ecological and cultural value such as Mee, Bin kohomba, Nika, Ankenda, and Madara. Each plant represents a step toward safeguarding Sri Lanka’s natural heritage and supporting traditional Ayurvedic practices that rely on these invaluable resources. The atmosphere was one of teamwork ...

ViEquality -  "Creating Change, One Voice at a Time" A world whose voices, particularly those of women, have not yet found their full resonance can be found in the peaceful settings of estate villages, which are frequently obstructed by the haze of hard work and traditional customs. In light of this, as the 2nd phase of Project Diyani 8.0, Leo Club of University of Colombo held an awareness campaign on gender equality, equal rights, women's maltreatment, and the value of education. This was held 29th December 2024. The session began with a warm welcome, setting the tone for an open and supportive environment. W.S.I.Liyanage addressed one of the most critical topics in our project,"women abuse" a pervasive issue in estate communities that often goes unnoticed and unreported. Many women in these communities endure physical, emotional, and financial abuse in silence, unaware of their rights or afraid of societal repercussions.Mr. Ayeshmantha Gayan, who is a lawyer ...