Leo Club of University of Colombo

  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...

  Prarthana 8.0 Phase Two: Painting a Future of Religious Harmony and Unity   The heart of every great community is the spirit of selfless service and unity. Leo Club of University of Colombo proudly celebrates the successful completion of the second phase of the "Prarthana 8.0" community service project, organized  for the eighth time. The aim of this important project is to contribute financially, materially and in hard work to the renovation of religious places scattered across Sri Lanka. Prarthana 8.0 is a program that goes beyond a social service project and adds a valuable message to the society. It is a journey of compassion that has reached its eighth successful milestone. We are happy to have successfully completed the second phase, a two-day initiative dedicated to the revitalization of two local religious places in our community. Our aim in this phase is not limited to renovations alone, but to breathe new life into the places that give us spiritual p...

Project Dayada - Phase 02 Nawa jiwa Leo Club of the University of Colombo successfully carried out the Phase 2 project Dayada titled “Nawa jiwa” on 26th February 2026 at the premises of Sri Sumamarama Viharaya, South Etiyawala. This phase focused on improving the financial literacy and technical knowledge. The program empowered the elders. We chose this project because many elders in our society face challenges in understanding modern banking systems, digital technology, and financial security, which are essential in today’s world. As a university committed to community service, we recognized the importance of empowering senior citizens with practical knowledge while also preserving their valuable cultural heritage. By improving their financial literacy and technical skills, the project helped build their confidence and independence. At the same time, cultural activities and traditional knowledge sharing strengthened the bond between generations, allowing young people to learn from...

  PROJECT ID PHASE 01 – SAFE STOP UOC LEOS BLOG On 01st February 2026, Phase One of Project ID of Leo club university of Colombo was successfully completed and handed over to the public in a rural area of the Kilinochchi District. This phase focused on renovating a bus stop that had been severely damaged for a long period of time and was no longer safe or usable for the community. Public transportation is essential in this area, especially for school students and daily commuters. Due to the poor condition of the bus stop, passengers were forced to wait without proper shelter, exposing them to rain and strong sunlight. School students were the most affected, as they lacked a safe place to wait before and after school. After identifying this issue through observation and community interaction, our team selected the renovation of this bus stop as the first phase of Project ID. The project began with a site inspection and planning process, followed by cleaning the surrounding a...

 Project Diriya Pranama - Phase 2: “Prathibha Savibala (ප්‍රතිභා සවිබල)” Leo Club of University of Colombo successfully carried out the second phase of Project Diriya Pranama, titled “Prathibha Savibala (ප්‍රතිභා සවිබල)”, on 4th March 2026 at the Daya Mina Centre for Differently Abled in Nugegoda. This phase of the project was organized with the aim of empowering differently abled individuals by recognizing and strengthening their talents and abilities. During the program, we conducted vocational training sessions where the participants were guided in making doormats, improving their cooking skills, and engaging in creative art activities. These sessions were designed to help them develop practical skills that can support their independence and self-confidence. It was truly inspiring to see the enthusiasm and dedication they showed while learning these new skills. Beyond the training sessions, the day was filled with joy, laughter, and heart-touching moments. We spent meaningful ti...

  Project ආරක්ෂා Bus Repair Project: Phase 05 Leo Club of University of Colombo proudly celebrates the successful completion of Phase five of our six phase community service project, Project Araksha. This important project aims to support the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), strengthening the country's public transportation infrastructure and ensuring passenger safety by raising funds and providing volunteer assistance to fix broken buses. Why We Chose This Project For thousands of people around Sri Lanka, public transit is essential to their everyday life, and buses are among the most popular forms of transportation. However, there are significant dangers to passenger safety from frequent mechanical breakdowns, particularly those involving braking systems. Our club dedicated to take action, not just talk about the problem. Through the Project Araksha, we focused on real and practical solutions. Instead of only creating awareness, we helped with bus inspections, maintena...

  Project Dayada - Phase 02 Nawa jiwa Leo Club of the University of Colombo successfully carried out the Phase 2 project Dayada titled “Nawa jiwa” on 26th February 2026 at the premises of Sri Sumamarama Viharaya, South Etiyawala. This phase focused on improving the financial literacy and technical knowledge. The program empowered the elders. We chose this project because many elders in our society face challenges in understanding modern banking systems, digital technology, and financial security, which are essential in today’s world. As a university committed to community service, we recognized the importance of empowering senior citizens with practical knowledge while also preserving their valuable cultural heritage. By improving their financial literacy and technical skills, the project helped build their confidence and independence. At the same time, cultural activities and traditional knowledge sharing strengthened the bond between generations, allowing young people to lear...

“Mathin Thora Hetak” Phase 2 - Drawing arts demonstrate the impact of the drugs and handing leaflets to conscious individuals Leo Club of the University of Colombo continues with its effective anti-drug abuse program, Phase 2, themed “ Mathin Nidahas Samajayak” (A Society Free from the Chains of the Mind). On February 25, 2026, we switched to community awareness whereby we used creative arts and other educational materials to emphasize the devastating nature of drugs. Our enthusiastic group revealed a magnificent masterpiece at Kotahena Sinhala Kanishta Vidyalaya, the brilliant depiction of the terrible devastation drugs leaves on the precious lives, families, and colorful communities . These dramatic, monumental drawings, full of outrageous emotion and rough authenticity, were electric signs of warning, of fireside conversation and of a sense of exigency in the minds of the open-eyed students and the curious passers-by to become champions of prevention. Principal of the school...

  Hope Beyond Probation: A Step Toward Social Reintegration Through WISADAMU On the 27th of February 2026, the WISADAMU project successfully carried out a meaningful and transformative programme at the Lawris Child Development Centre. This phase was specially designed for female probationers under the age of 18, with the aim of empowering them through legal awareness, emotional engagement, and career development support as they prepare to reintegrate into society. Understanding the sensitive nature of working with probationary children, the programme began with interactive games and activities. These activities were intentionally designed to create a safe, friendly, and non-intimidating environment. Beyond being icebreakers, the games helped us understand the girls’ emotions, thoughts, and perceptions, particularly how they feel about the general law of Sri Lanka and its relevance to their everyday lives. A female lawyer conducted an informative and sensitive legal awareness se...

      Saubhagya – phase 02: Haritha Wiya   The Project Saubhagya was launched as a significant endeavor to enhance farming methods among agricultural communities in Sri Lanka. Saubhagya emphasizes empowering communities via small-scale agricultural assistance and eco-friendly methods. The second phase of this significant project, Haritha Wiya , was created to provide these advantages to a deserving community. This stage was effectively conducted on 11th February starting at 10.00 a.m. at Senehasa Elders Home Horana , uniting Leo members with a common goal of service, sustainability, and community support. With the committed guidance of Project Chairperson Kethaka Kalubowila, the Leo members meticulously strategized and implemented the initiative to guarantee sustained advantages for the seniors. Upon reaching the venue, the team initially found an appropriate location on the site for planting. The chosen area was meticulously cleaned and organized to esta...