Leo Club of University of Colombo

  The Unbreakable Chain: Teamwork as the Bedrock of Post-Disaster Recovery Look into the eyes of someone you love. See the familiar light there. Feel the safety of home.  Now, imagine it all erased in a single, deafening roar of water. Not just a house, but the photo album that held your story. Not just a street, but the road that always led you back. All of it, gone. Leaving only silence, loss, and the unbearable weight of what's no longer there. In late November 2025, this nightmare became real for millions in Sri Lanka when Cyclone Ditwah hit with terrifying force. Days of continuous rain caused devastating floods and deadly landslides, sweeping away villages, lives, and the simple security of knowing where you belong. Over 1.8 million people were affected, hundreds of lives were lost, and thousands were forced to leave with nothing.  In the wake of such loss, it would be easy to see only the ruins. But if you look over this, through the mud and the broken pie...

  “MATHIN THORA HETAK” Phase 1 – Motivation and Leadership Program for Rehabilitators   The Leo Club of the University of Colombo proudly launched “Mathin Thora Hetak” a powerful initiative born out of compassion and responsibility, aimed at addressing one of Sri Lanka’s most pressing challenges, drug abuse. This project goes beyond mere awareness. It’s a mission of healing, reintegration, and hope, focused on uplifting lives shattered by addiction and helping individuals rediscover their place in society. By providing positive motivation to society and enhancing their mental strength , a possible solution can be found for the drug menace. To carry out the 1st phase of Project Mathin Thora Hetak, under the theme of “Nisansalata Nawodayak”, we selected the Nisansala Rehabilitation Center located on Gampaha Waturugama Road. On December 10, 2025, under the guidance of Ms. Dulshani Mahanama, who came representing the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, steps were take...