Leo Club of University of Colombo

  Eyes of Hope Eyes of Hope was born from the heart. It began with a quiet realization that sight is not something everyone is blessed with, yet hope is something we can all give. Categorized under the Best Project for Vision, this initiative grew from empathy, responsibility, and a deep desire to serve with purpose. The first phase, “ දෑසේ පැතුම” was more than a project phase. It was a moment where intention turned into action. Chairing this project under the Leo Club of the University of Colombo, I felt not like a leader standing above, but a learner standing among humanity witnessing how small acts of kindness can create lasting light. The first session of දෑසේ පැතුම unfolded within the calm embrace of two sacred temples, where faith met selflessness. On 3rd January (Poya Day) at Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and again on 11th January at Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya something extraordinary happened. Amid prayers, incense, and silence  over 150 buddhist devotees and monks alik...

  Provides healing using yoga to seniors in society The increasing senior citizens demographics within our society points towards a pressing need for effective health initiatives that not only target physical health but even extend themselves towards addressing emotional and social needs. Senior citizens are often kit out with challenges such as mobility issues, ailments, stress, loneliness, and a lack of avenues for engaging in some sort of structured physical activity. Taking all these factors in mind, our group chose yoga as the bedrock for the initial stage of our proposed project. One reason that yoga is especially helpful to senior citizens is that, it is a means of exercise that is accessible to all. By improving the elasticity and strength of the body, senior citizens can avoid injuries that normally occur as part of everyday activities. Furthermore, because it has such strong mind and body benefits, yoga practice enables senior citizens to increase their resilience to ...

  Training Today, Saving Lives Tomorrow: How Leo Club UOC Is Shaping a Safer Community Under the bright January sun, a quiet transformation took place at Matara Rice Mill. On the 4th, the steady hum of machinery was joined by a different, vital energy: the sound of shared learning and proactive commitment. This was the launch of the "Survival" project’s second phase, "Safety First," a day dedicated to moving from theoretical knowledge to tangible, life-saving practice. From the morning hours into the afternoon, the mill's premises became a dynamic classroom. The focus shifted seamlessly from the rhythms of daily production to the principles of prevention, recognizing that true productivity is built on a foundation of security. In an environment where the synergy of hard work and potential hazards like dust, electrical systems, and stored materials is a constant reality, empowering every team member becomes more than a protocol,it is a profound investment i...

  Plant a Hope 8.0 – Phase 1: Thuru Kapakaru “Nurturing two hundred small saplings into a future forest of giants”   Plant a Hope 8.0 concluded its tremendously successful first phase, “Thuru Kapakaru,” on January 10th at Polommaruwa Model School in Tangalla. This phase involved a large-scale tree plantation in partnership with the Hambanthota District Scout Association to plant 200 Mee trees. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Thuru Kapakaru was not just about planting Mee trees; it was about fostering hope for a future that is greener, healthier, and thriving with ecosystems that were once lost and forgotten. Before we delve into the details of the day’s program, let’s first explore why the Mee tree is so significant. This multipurpose tree once played a vital role in local ecosystems, attracting bats that fertilized nearby agricultural lands with their droppings. Apart from being an effective nitrogen-rich natural fertilizer, Mee trees also possess natural pe...

 Project ආරක්ෂා Bus Repair Project: Phase 03Leo Club of University of Colombo proudly celebrates the successful completion of Phase Three 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 ensuring the safety of passengers across the country. Why We Chose This Project Our deep concern for passenger safety inspired this project, as frequent bus accidents continue to claim lives across Sri Lanka. Almost every day, news reports highlight fatalities caused by both public and private bus transportation. Recognizing that public buses serve thousands of commuters daily, we selected public transportation as the focus of this initiative to help improve safety and prevent further loss of life. Moving beyond concern into action, our club initiated the Araksha with a focus on pract...

 Eco Clean 2.0 – Phase 01: Eco Ripples A Single Act of Care Can Spark a Ripple Every day, thousands pass through bus stands without noticing the silent damage caused by unmanaged waste. Over time, these shared public spaces lose their cleanliness, dignity and sense of responsibility. Recognizing this reality Leo Club of University of Colombo initiated Eco Ripples, not merely as a clean-up project, but as a movement to inspire mindful interaction and collective responsibility towards public spaces. On 21st December 2025, from 9.30 AM to 4.00 PM, the project was carried out at three major bus stands in Colombo District: Nugegoda, Maharagama and Homagama. These high-traffic locations were chosen for their visibility and potential to influence everyday behavior. The initiative was conducted with the support and permission of the Road Passenger Transport Authority – Western Province, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council, Maharagama Urban Council and Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, hig...

  Life Below Water Introduction Large water areas on Earth are very important for life. Many living things depend on these water areas to survive. Plants and animals living in water are connected to each other in many ways. They depend on food, shelter, and balance to stay alive. These connections can be explained as threads, where every living thing is linked to another. If one part is harmed, the entire system can slowly deteriorate. Threads of Life Life in water begins with very tiny living plants. These plants make food and help produce air thatliving beings need. Small animals eat these tiny plants to survive. Then bigger animals eat the smaller ones. In this way, food moves from one living thing to another. This shows how closely they depend on each other. Some living areas in water act like homes. Many animals live, grow, and hide in these places. Young animals are safer there, and they find food easily. If these living areas are damaged, many animals lose their home...