We do Care - HIV / AIDS Awareness Project

           

The Asian Tsunami killed 110 000 people; AIDS kill the same number for every two weeks. It is a major disaster in today world and now it aggress Sri Lanka too. So it is our responsibility to communicate general public about Human immunodeficiency virus infection /acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS).

             It was the first international joint project for the Leoistic year 3013/2014, with Indonesia, Malaysia,
Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. The main objective of this project was to spread the awareness about AIDS among the general public and at the same time to emphasize that HIV/AIDS is not spread by body touch. The idea was, out with the purpose of inviting public to show their‘touching cares’ towards HIV/AIDS positive people, through shaking hands, high fives and giving hugs.

              Leo Clubs of the 4 different countries carried out this activity in 4 continuous weeks. It was held on14th December in Indonesia, on22nd December in Sri Lanka and on 29th December in Malaysia, 2013 and it will be held on 04th January, 2014 in Hong-Kong.

              UoM Leos distributed some leaflets and they received many positive comments from the community and they shook hands with people and took steps to distribute some leaflets among people. Also they have decided to print a red coloured t–shirt which signifies the importance of the aids awareness. Most people appreciated the work as this is a topic which is not much discussed openly in Sri Lanka and got good understanding about this huge disease.

LEO WALK 2013 | Follow Your Dream

                Dreams…. They are things that people make alive. To achieve our best we should follow our dreams.“Follow Your Dream” was the title of the annual Leo walk 2013.Leo walk is a mega project organized by the Leo multiple district.It is an annual project.In this year “Follow your dream” Annual Leo walk 2013 was held on Dec 15th 2013. In this mega multiple district project,every club was assigned to special tasks. UOM LEOS were given the task to decorate the main vehicle.

                 First of all UoM Leos have planned the design and analyzed the budget. University premises were chosen to create decorations because it was easy for everyone to participate. The vehicle was a small lorry and Leos made the structure for that. The important thing was that they mainly used non expensive materials and did the creation. Every club member and lots of prospects from UOM Leos were enthusiastically participated in this event during 10th-14th December 2013.

                 The theme “follow your dream” gives an idea to the community to success their lives and this
project helped us to develop our pattern of thinking. On 15th December the walk was held from Mahanama
College to Viharamaha devi open theater. Many lions and lion ladies have participated for this including Lion
anwer dole MJF, Lion padmasiri ranawakaarachchi MJF and Lion districh goveners. At night there was a DJ party and an appreciation awards ceremony. This successful event improved the team spirit as Leos.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE JOB MARKET | CV WRITING WORKSHOP

           A way to open an eye is to enter the world we awaited. It is all about a path to achieve the skill for CV writing and Interview facing to conquer the job market. That is why they are so much important and people should concern about it more. So, we as the Leo club of University of Moratuwa decided to organize a workshop on CV writing and Interview facing mainly targeting the final year undergraduates of the university.it was really important to them, because after few months they have to enter the occupational world.

      How to prepare for the job market the CV writing and Interview facing skill development work shop was held on 10th of December at 4.30 pm. The resource person was Mrs. Bernadine Fernando who works at Holcim Lanka Ltd. as a Talent Acquisition & Development Manager.

           The workshop was held throughout more than one hour with the participation of more than 80 undergraduates of the university. Mrs. Bernadine Fernando through her presentations clearly explained how to write a proper CV and how to face for a job interview in a proper way with her experiences with us and it was a great help to widen our knowledge about CV writing and Interview facing.

It was successful social service project conducted by the Leo Club of University of Moratuwa and also it was very valid for our future.

undergraduates of the university. Mrs. Bernadine Fernando through her presentations clearly explained how to write a proper CV and how to face for a job interview in a proper way with her experiences with us and it was a great help to widen our knowledge about CV writing and Interview facing. 

It was a successful social service project conducted by the Leo Club of University of Moratuwa and also it was very valid for our future.

JEEWANA YATHRAA 2013 | MEGA MULTI SERVICE PROJECT BY LEOS OF 306A2

               With the objectives of Building up Relationship between Sinhalese and Tamils, Provide helping hand for war affected School children, Sharing different cultures with each other, Educate and enlighten students regarding career opportunities, Support rural school children at Mullativu, Soft Skill development of students, and Enhance fellowship among Leos of different Leo Clubs a mega multi service project was held from 17th to 19th November 2013.

                    9 Leo Clubs of Leo District 306 A2 were part of Organizing this Mega Project, including the Leo club of University of Moratuwa. Around 40 Leos, Lions and Parents were participated for the event and it was a great experience.

Inauguration Ceremony for the Jeewana Yathra 2013 was held on 18th November 2013 at 8.30am at National School Auditorium, Mullativu and there was a seminar for O/L students of that school. A carrier guidance workshop for A/L students were held at Wattappalei Vidyalaya, Mullativu and it was helpful for them to decide the direction of their lives. There was a carrier guidance programme for school leavers also, in Sri Lanka Unites Centre, Mullativu with the participation of Mr. Aruna, A Senior Lecturer, University of Kelaniya, as the chief guest. QIB campus gave a good support.

                  It was became an interesting project with an art competition and a camp fire. Books and other stationary items were donated for needy children.
It was a good project which achieved a great success with the unity of the Leos of 306A2.

Api Akurata Meli Nowemu | Helping Hand for GCE O/L Students

                     It is a great thing to give knowledge what we gained, and share experiences what we have, with others. It will help others to learn lessons from our experiences.

With the purpose of giving guidance to O/L students in Badulla area “Api Akurata Mali Nowemu”O/L seminar was held at Madawela Maha Vidyalaya, Welimada. Project phase 1 was held on 28th November 2013 from 8.00a.m.to 4.00 p.m.
       At this session UoM Leos distributed Mathematics and Science papers among students, gave the chance to find answers and finally discussed them. Questions were asked from students and given gifts were given for correct answers. It was a motivation to them.

              After the paper discussion session, it was the time for giving advices through the experiences of UoM Leos. UoM Leos guided the school students how to choose correct questions, how to write answers, how to structure the answers and how to manage the time in a proper manner. Those were very important to them.

         It was not only a project, but a service to school students. They have appreciated the project very much. With the great success of this project, Leos have gained self satisfaction as well.

           Students...... They are like blooming flowers. But as water, sunlight to flowers...., students need knowledge and experiences.

     As it is end of November GCE Ordinary Level exam is rush.  Leo Club of University of Moratuwa decided to do a helping hand project for the students with limited facilities and proper educational environment. With their economic problems these innocents don’t have a chance to have private educational methods. So UoM Leos have decided to provide some learning materials and their best assist to improve these kids knowledge about science and mathematics.

     The place was B/Hinnarangolla vidyalaya located in Boralanda. With the objectives of giving knowledge to score in exams without reducing easy marks, motivating the students to face the exam in a comfortable way without any fear for the exam, giving them an idea of higher education and their opportunities, a seminar was held on 29th November 2013 from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

         This was mostly like “Api Akurata Mali Nowemu phase 1”, Science and mathematics papers were distributed and discussed, some parts of the syllabus were taught again, children were motivated for the exam thorough the experiences of UoM Leos and they were inspired by making understand the value of higher education. All the students of grade 11 have participated for the programme and it was a great success.

              Our special thanks should go to Leo Sajith Senevirathne for contacting the school and the principal of B/Hinnarangolla vidyalaya for giving permission to carry out the project. At last UoM Leos have decided to carry out more projects like this to help kids around the country that want the helping hand so badly.