Leo Club of University of Colombo

                                               Arogya 8.0 Project – First Phase: “Suwa Arana” The Project Arogya 8.0, First Phase: “Suwa Arana”, organized by Leo Club of   University of Colombo, was successfully conducted on January 16th at Agalawatta Pathiraja Pirivena. This program marked an important milestone in the series of community-based initiatives carried out under Arogya 8.0. The first phase, titled "Suwa Arana", primarily aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle by encouraging the use of organic fertilizer and the practice of home gardening. The project was carefully designed with a strong focus on food security, environmental sustainability, and long-term community well-being.Agalawatta was selected as the project location due to its strong agricultu...

  දිරිය ප්‍රණාම – Phase 01 With the hope of making a real difference in lives of children who can’t move independently, our team hosted a special community outreach event ‘ Diriya Pranama ’   We successfully completed our first phase – ‘Senehase Athwala’ on 12 th January at Sri Sudarmalaya Buddhist Temple, in Galle from 10.30 a.m onwards. Occasion began with blessings of reverted monk of the temple. As a team we donated  wheelchairs for children who need support to move and embrace life move freely. Members of our project found these children by gathering information of the area. For further enrichment the day featured with entertainment event,lasting memories for children and their families. The touching highlight of the day was parents expressed their ideas on heartful gratitude about the donations. Also, we witnessed sincere emotions of hope in their eyes. We are sincerely thankful to all the committee members for organising fund raising activities. Special th...

  Project Saubagya – Phase 1: Saara Bhoomi “ Reviving a flood-damaged land and restoring a family’s path to prosperity” Project සෞභාග්‍යය   marked a meaningful beginning with the successful completion of its first phase, “ සාරභූමි ,” carried out on 13th January 2026 in Anuradhapura. This phase focused on restoring a corn cultivation that had been severely damaged by massive floods and the Dithva storm, with the aim of supporting one affected farming family to rebuild their primary source of income and food security. For this family, the corn field was more than land. It was the foundation of their livelihood and daily sustenance. In Sri Lanka, the impact of the adverse effects of the Dithva storm experienced in December 2025. In the farming areas around the nation, the rainstorm flooded various farming regions. The farmlands were flooded for several days. Crops were destroyed and the healthy soil silted. Anuradhapura is a farming area whose land depends on farming. Thus,...

  Project Sobadhara – Phase 02 By Leo Club of University of Colombo January 18, 2026   Project Sobadhara Jeewaya Dena Mihithalayata Adarayen Phase 02 Ahinsa   Leo Club of University of Colombo successfully carried out Phase 02 of Project Sobadhara , titled “ Ahinsa ”, on 18th January 2026 at Kurunegala, commencing at 9.00 a.m. This phase focused on improving the wellbeing of stray and abandoned dogs through medical care, shelter support, and awareness on responsible animal welfare practices. This meaningful initiative was designed to protect vulnerable dogs while encouraging compassion, responsibility, and sustainable solutions for stray dog management within the community.   Why We Chose This Project Stray dogs are exposed to numerous risks, including diseases, lack of shelter, malnutrition, and neglect. Many of these dogs suffer due to the absence of timely vaccinations and proper medical attention, which also poses health risks to humans. Recog...

  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...