Donation of Nutrient packs - 25 Expectant mothers at Kathaluwa (Ahangama MOH Area)

Project Chairman : Chandrani Ponnamperuma

This is a signature project of Lions Club of Galupura Central which was delivered at Kathaluwa this year. We contacted the Ahangama MOH and got 25 expected mothers to attend the programme at our Siyak Sipsal school. This was mainly conducted to support rural mothers to be aware of the balance nutrient food they have to consume during pregnancy and after. They were given a nutrient pack valued Rs 3000 each and were served with a snack. Contents of the nutrient pack - Gram, Green Garam, Red Rice, Sprats, and one large tin of saman The snack - Kiribath with lunumiris, Halepa and plain tea Lion Chandrani, Lion Chandrika, Lion Dr Alahakoon, Lion Chamil, Lion Thanuja attended the project. We started the project at 10.00am and ended at 1.00pm. For dry rations Rs 60,000, Snack Rs 5,000, transport Rs 5000

නොයා යුත මග

Project Chairman : Lahiru Munasingha

We conducted a නොයා යුතු මග program for the school childrens of Galle Ginthota Maha Vidyalaya. The program was hosted by the Galle Dimond Lions Club with the financial support of club precident Lion Lahiru Munasighe. He sponsored the sound system and a snack for the children who are taking part in the program. The program was organized by the Galle Dimond Lions Club with the help of the Galle Ginthota Maha Vidyalaya principle and the staff. Lion Jagath Weerasinge was the guest speaker of this event.

Jackfruit Tree Planting

Project Chairman : Lahiru Munasingha

We planted 20 jackfruit trees in the land of Aradhana Filling Station, owned by the president of the Galle Diamond Lions Club, Lahiru Munasighe. We prepaired the land by dozering the land with a JCB machine and also started a system to conserve the jack trees with the help of Aradhana filling station staff. Lions District Governor Prasad, also participated in this event

Participation to Regional Multi Service Projects

Project Chairman : Amarajeewa Nape Liyanage

This was a multi-service project implemented by District 306 A2 with the corporation of Region 12 and Region 10. Ten members of the Lions club of Matara Rhula Club participated with some lion ladies. The following Projects were carried out on this day by Lion clubs of Region 10. Medical Clinic Completion of undergoing construction of the school building at Helagama Primary School Legal advisory camp. .

Pragathi project - Recruiting a special education teacher

Project Chairman : Thanuja Senevirathna

The Director of Hospital has requested help from Lions Club of Galupura to fund a special education teacher. Galupura central recruited a qualified teacher for the centre and will be paying the teacher Rs 35,000 monthly. She will be working for three days a week (Monday, Thursday and Friday).

Pragathi project - Autism Childcare Programme

Project Chairman : Thanuja Senevirathna

Lions club of Galupura Central support the education and rehabilitation of Pragathi where they deliver services for 350 kids with differently able. The kids with Autism are supported by a a newly recruited teacher from the club and have equipped her with needed items for education. Have provided two kids tables worth of Rs 22,000 and stationary for special education worth of Rs 17,000

Peace poster contest

Project Chairman : Thanuja Senevirathna

Lions Club of Galupura Central conducted the Peace poster contest at our Siyak Sipsal school at Kathaluwa. Out of all drawings we have selected 9 and have sent it to the project incharge Lion Nayana before the dead line. We are still waiting for acknowledgement and results. Names D.B. Sadev Gimhana N.G.L Thenuja Dilsara J.A. Rehan Adinya W.K. Nimesh Nimsara D.N. Tashmi Nivarthana E. Ameesh Adithya Kumara H.V. Rithara Hasanali S.H.Isumi Charika K.N.Pawan Sankalpa

Women empowerment - Bridal Dressing

Project Chairman : Chandrani Ponnamperuma

Under the district ladies committee Lion Chandrani Ponnamperuma and Lion Chandrika forwarded 10 ladies to attend the programme. We are so honoured one of our ladies secured the second place at the competition. All ladies were so grateful for the opportunity they received and thanked the organizing committee. The programme was conducted on two full days at Texas Institute (1st Day) and SESSIP Institute (2nd Day). Programme started at 8.30 am amd ended at 5.30pm. Lion Chandrani, Lion Chandrika, Lion Dimuthu, Lion Thanuja and Lion Jayamini participated at the project. Lion Chandrani has paid Rs 1000 per atendee (total Rs 10,000) and a gift of Rs 3000 for the winner. Transport and food were spent from own pocket

Participation for the Regional 5 and Regional 6 Multiservice Project

Project Chairman : Ranmali Gunawardena

Joined 8 participants with Ranmali Academy staff in the Regional 5 and Regional 6 Multiservice

Providing Resources for the Regional 5 and Regional 6 Multiservice Project

Project Chairman : Ranmali Gunawardena

Providing Resources for the Regional 5 and Regional 6 Multiservice Project - Haircut for 203 peoples

ANNUAL TRIP

Project Chairman : Amal Shirantha Wimalarathne

Club members and their family members attended to the trip and purpose of the visit was to keep the togetherness. Further to keep the bond of lion members. Stay 2 days.

Club Memeber Fund Raising Project

Project Chairman : Kambakarage Wimalasiri Fernando

Money collected by selling T Shirts and Caps to the Lions club members - Each member donated 10,000 for the project fund in return

Providing a Meal for the Children at Camilla School

Project Chairman : Sugath Ranasinhe

Provided a meal to the Children at Camilla School , Mattegoda

Donation of Spectacles at the SOS Childrens Village

Project Chairman : D. J. W. Abeygunaratne

Donated 15 Spectacles worth over 225,000 Rupees. Mr. Roshan Mahanama a well known cricketer and a philanthropist took part in this project.

Donation

Project Chairman : Kavikara Hewage Ananda

Wheel donation to a disabled person who need a support.

Wellness for Lions

Project Chairman : Urshula Kanchana Udalagama

On 1st September 2024, Region 01 launched their first program under District Governor Lion Prasad Gamage's 5-point plan: "Wellness for Lions." The program started with a Water Aerobics session led by Coach Lion Kithsiri Ihalagamage, President of L/C Wellawatte West, at the Swimming Complex of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura. District Governor Lion Prasad Gamage, 1st Vice District Governor Lion Priyantha Perera, and Lion Lady Dushanthi joined the session, which will continue on the first Sunday of every month. Organized by Region Chairperson Lion Heshini Siriwardena, the session was a great success and a fantastic way to boost our energy to serve more!

Hithawathka support for deaf and Blind School

Project Chairman : Wikum Weranja Wijedasa

Contributions for Chandrasekara Special School for Silent Echoes Program Lion Rohan 10,000/=, Lion Wikum 3,000/=, Lion Nimna 4,800/=

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Project Chairman : Wikum Weranja Wijedasa

Environmental project

Project Chairman : Adikari Achchillage Pradeep Prasanna Adikari

Conducting activity-based programs related to the environment On 16th September at Markandana Sri Sudarshanalankaram, held simultaneously with the multi-project.

Environemental project

Project Chairman : Adikari Achchillage Pradeep Prasanna Adikari

Working towards creating environmental cleanliness through green infinity waste management. On September 16, in conjunction with the multi-project, Makandana Sri Sudarshanalankaramaya