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Advocacy & Diversity – Future We Want Model United Nations 2019

The organizing committee’s attention to detail and the high energy of the volunteers resulted in a smooth-flowing, efficient, and stress-free conference.

Nipuna Ambanpola March 4, 2019

Origin for Hope – Aarambhaya for Ayati

While Aarambhaya means Origin/Beginning in Sinhala, Ayati means Hope in Sanskrit. Living up to its meaning, the Aarambhaya for Ayati was established to improve the quality of life and provide opportunities for development to children with disabilities. Ayati Trust Sri Lanka is a charitable trust. It is incorporated between the University of Kelaniya – Sri Lanka, Hemas Holdings and…

Antoinette Jerom July 31, 2018

Vesak 2018

Vesak is a sacred celebration in Buddhism. While Sri Lanka celebrates Vesak on 29th and 30th April, the international community celebrates it on 29th May this year. Vesak commemorates Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away. The UN General Assembly – resolution 54/115 of 1999 internationally recognized Vesak to acknowledge the contribution of Buddhism towards…

Natasha Fernando April 27, 2018

Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2018

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year will dawn at 8.13 a.m. on the auspicious day of 14th April, 2018. Festivity fills the air and the country is in full bloom. The aroma of sweetmeats wafting off from the kitchen tingles the nostrils, inviting you to delve into the blissful world of Avurudu sweetmeats. Happy shoppers…

Darrshini Parthepan April 14, 2018

World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) was on April 2nd. Several countries, communities and people showcased Light Blue in recognition of people living with autism. Autism friendly events and related events will happen through out the month to encourage the autism community. As parents, we never want to believe that our precious bundle has a problem. But…

Chathu Alahakoon April 4, 2018

Resolutions & Compromises; The Future We Want Model United Nations Ends On A High Note

The Future We Want Model United Nations (FWWMUN) took place from March 9-11, 2018 in New York City. The event was put together by a mind-blowing team of Rotaractors and persistent young diplomats in partnership with the Rotaract Global Model United Nations (RGMUN) and the Italian Diplomatic Academy (IDA). More than 2,500 youth representatives of…

March 13, 2018

International Day of Women 2018

The International Day of Women is commemorated since the early 1900’s. 8th March marks the day of celebration. Nations celebrate womanhood, acknowledge and appreciate their contribution on this special day. Across the world celebrates Women’s Day in various ways. Art performances, network events, awareness campaigns, conferences and marches based on each year’s theme happens throughout…

Chathu Alahakoon March 8, 2018

Zero Discrimination- A right of Everyone

“Stigma and discrimination damage people and fragment societies- people should never have to suffer in fear and darkness”. ~Michel Sidibè Executive Director UNAIDS UNAIDS highlights the right of everyone to be free from discrimination. Many around the world face discrimination based on who they and what they are. Discrimination continues to demoralize efforts to achieve…

Multiple Authors March 1, 2018

Deepawali – Festival of Lights

Numerous Hindu devotees every year on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Aipassi (October) rejoice the victory of good over evil. Roots of Deepawali The word Diwali or Deepawali stands for “rows of clay lamps” and the mythical story behind Diwali is a holy quest to ancient times of the world. According…

Darrshini Parthepan October 17, 2017

International Day of Older Persons

October 1st is the International day of Older Persons. This day we remember and celebrate the older persons in our community by visiting them and taking care of them. With our busy schedules, we tend to run through life and we forget our elders in our society. The neglect goes as far as abandoning our…

Prisillah Wacheke October 1, 2017

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

“We are not myths of the past, ruins in the jungle, or zoos. We are people and we want to be respected, not to be victims of intolerance and racism.” – Rigoberta Menchu, indigenous rights activist Who are Indigenous Peoples? Indigenous Peoples are groups living within or attached to traditional habitats or ancestral territories. An estimated…

Kasun Pathirage August 8, 2017

Ramadan Fast

Ramadan and its activities ensues a religious observance by almost 2 billion people. The month of utmost endurance and discipline began on Friday, May 26th. It ended on Saturday, June 24th. The festival inculcates moral values in religious observers and teaches discipline from a very young age. Ramadan – A Fast from Evil Fasting in…

Ashanee Kottage June 26, 2017

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