IT’S NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU LOOK AT, BUT WHAT YOU SEE…

As a post programme activity of First Global Youth Festival for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’S) 2018, a volunteer project was conducted at Batuwangala Primary School, Neluwa, recently addressing its fourth goal: Quality Education by Sri Lankan Youth ambassadors. Youth ambassadors Tikiri Pramodi, Fathima Husna, Kingsly Warshamana and Thejani M Hewage participated at SDG’S held in October 2018. Echoing the wise words of Nelson Mandela that “Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world”, this programme was a pioneering effort towards promoting quality education. Inspired by the thought ‘whom else for us than us’, this project was initiated with the motto “Api (We) for you”. The event was graced by Mr. Bennette Cooray, former Deputy Minister and Ambassador, Mr. Ranjith Dassanayake, Chairman/managing Director- Isokura Tea Co (Pvt) Ltd, Mr Bandaranayaka, Former Senior Culture and Information Specialist & Mrs Bandaranayake. The programme consisted of motivational activities for students to visualize their future and reminding them of their dreams which can become a reality. Further, an awareness session was conducted by Mr. Janak Bandaranayake, & Mrs. Bandaranayake for the parents about the importance of their children’s education. Donations in the form of book cabinets equipped with reading books which cost around LKR 80,000, blazers for prefects and necessary stationery were also extended as part of this effort.