Leo Club of University of Colombo

  Project දිවිසරු - ජීවිතය ජීවත් කරවන්නට 1 st phase – “ වැඩ ලොවට - අත්වැලක්” On 11 th of November 2025, Leo club of University of Colombo successfully l aunched the “ වැඩ ලොවට - අත්වැලක් ” the first phase of the project “ දිවිසරු ” at Wilpotha Bandaranaike Kusalatha school. 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, as our 1 st phase we have selected school students who are not only engage in learning – teaching process, but who are engaging several types of vocational practices in their own school, where they tried to see the change in their lives as well as. I n this phase we planned to conduct two main programs for the students . First one is Vocational Training Education awareness program and at last we conducted our second program that is to distribute essential equipment to uplift th...

                                            “POWER TO LEAD”   Kevin Kruse – “Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others towards the achievement of a goal.” Thus, scholars have developed various definitions of leadership, and leadership can be simply defined as the process of directing and influencing several individuals or groups to achieve a goal at a given time. In any society, leaders act based on various responsibilities and use their leadership power and authority to influence others to do certain things. A successful leader possesses qualities such as responsibility, accountability, determination, and diligence. The ability to guide his group correctly and work together and patiently according to plans can be seen in a follower. Leadership...

  Miles of Smiles 7.0 – Pathways to Growth Phase 1 - Empowered to Shine On 26 th of October 2025, Leo Club of University of Colombo proudly completed the ‘Empowered to shine ’, the first phase of the project Miles of Smiles 7.0 at Viharamahadevi Child Development Center, Biyagama. Empowering Dreams: Entrepreneurial Workshop Sparks at the Heart of a Child Development Center, Statying true to our mission of empowering little minds, this phase focused on developing entrepreneurial and creative skills of children under probationary care, providing them with the resources needed and donating essential stationary items useful for their educational activities. In collaboration with the National Youth Services Council, our dedicated members of the project, driven by a passion for supporting little ones, embarked on this meaningful mission. Their meticulous efforts contributed immensely to the success of the project. A small yet significant ceremony was held before commencing ...

  Leo Club of the University of Colombo – Bus Repair Project: Phase One Successfully Completed! Leo Club of the University of Colombo proudly celebrates the successful completion of Phase One of our six-phase community service project. This meaningful initiative aims to support the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) by collecting funds and providing volunteer assistance to repair broken-down buses, helping strengthen Sri Lanka’s public transport system and ensure the safety of passengers across the country. Why We Chose This Project This project was inspired by our deep concern for passenger safety. In recent months, Sri Lanka has witnessed several tragic bus accidents — including the Alla-Wellawaya bus accident — which highlighted the urgent need for better maintenance and safety in public transportation. Recognizing this issue, our club decided to take action. We wanted to make a difference by ensuring that buses on the road are safe, reliable, and well-maintained, protecting...

Happy Hearts  A celebration of joy & inclusion On the 5 th of October 2025 the Leo Club of University of Colombo organized a heartfelt Children’s Day project titled ‘Happy Hearts’ at WP/K/Sri Chandrasekara Special school, Horethuduwa, Moratuwa. The event which began at 10;30 AM, was planned with immense love and care to bring smiles and happiness to the wonderful children of the school. With the spirit of service at its core, this project was not only a celebration of Children’s Day but also a powerful reminder of how small acts of kindness can create meaningful impact in the lives of others. The Leos dedicated their time and effort to make the children feel valued, accepted and loved all while creating an atmosphere of warmth, joy and genuine human connection. The day’s activities were filled with excitement and vibrate energy. Children were encouraged to take the stage and sing, dance and showcase their talents. One of the most touching moments of the event was when a Leo of...

        Routing Change for a Better Tomorrow "We didn't just plant trees - we planted unity for the future."   On July 25th, Leo Club of University of Colombo once again embraced its environmental mission with unwavering dedication through the Leo Tree Plantation Challenge 2025 - Season 6, held Paragasthota Vidyaloka Vidyalaya. Guided by the powerful slogan "Rooting Change for a Better Tomorrow". This initiative transcended beyond mere planting, it became a symbol of unity, responsibility and the vision of a greener, kinder world. This year's challenge stood out as a unique collaboration with the environmental pioneers of Paragasthota Vidyaloka Vidyalaya, creating a vibrant synergy between youth leaders and young environmental stewards. It wasn't just about adding greenery to the earth, it was about building lasting bonds between people, nature, and purpose. Every tree planted stood not just as a sapling of hope, but as a beacon of what we can achieve ...

                 ආශිර්වාද පූජා'25 Every religion holds the truth, just as every heart holds faith    Leo club of University of Colombo successfully completed the First Project of Leoistic Year 2025/26. “Ashirwada Pooja ‘25”, a multi-faith blessing ceremony held on 05th and 09th July 2025 to welcome the new Leoistic Year 2025/26 with hopes for peace, unity, and prosperity. As the part of this project, we visited four religious places. On 05th of July we visited Mayurapathy Sri BathraKali Amman Kovil, Wellawatta, St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya, and Jumma Mosque, Wellawatta. On 09th of July we visited the Dalada Maligawa, Kandy. By receiving blessings from each of these sacred spaces, the event beautifully reflected the message of unity in diversity, encouraging respect, understanding, and togetherness among different religious communities.  The true success of Ashirwada Pooja'25 was made possible by the heartfelt dedication of...