Donation of books: New Library by LC Polgasowita

Project Chairman : Jayavilal Meegoda

Donation of English Books & Proposed Library Building Siripathi Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda October – Reading Month English reading books were donated to Siripathi Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda as part of enhancing literacy and promoting reading habits among students during the month of October – National Reading Month. The Lions Club of Polgasowita is planning to construct a new Library Building for the school. The proposal has already been submitted and the project is currently awaiting Government approval. This initiative aims to strengthen students’ access to books, improve language skills, and encourage a continuous reading culture within the school. Sponsored by: Lion Palitha Wijegunawardane – 2nd VDG

Disaster Preparedness - Speech contest

Project Chairman : Jayavilal Meegoda

Disaster Preparedness – Speech Contest Siripathi Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda In line with World Children’s Day – 1st October Students of Siripathi Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda were educated on Disaster Preparedness, focusing on the importance of awareness, early warning, safe evacuation, preventive actions and responsible behaviour during emergencies. To commemorate World Children’s Day, a Speech Contest was conducted where students presented their ideas, solutions and reflections on how communities — especially children — should prepare for disasters and protect lives and property. This activity helped to develop public speaking skills, confidence, analytical thinking and communication ability among students while also strengthening their understanding of disaster readiness.

Debate competition - Siripathi Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda

Project Chairman : Jayavilal Meegoda

Organized under the District Governor’s “Akurata Saviyak” Program To commemorate World Children’s Day (1st October), the Lions Club of Polgasowita organized a Debate Competition at Siripathi Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda on the topic “AI: Good or Bad for Students?” Students were trained on essential debating skills prior to the event, and two teams — majority girls — were selected to participate in the final debate. The competition encouraged critical thinking, communication skills, analytical reasoning, and responsible understanding of emerging technology such as Artificial Intelligence. It is planned to expand this initiative further by conducting inter-school debate competitions on similar education-based themes in the near future. Project Chairman: Lion Eng. Jayavilal Meegoda

Disaster prevention: Arts competition

Project Chairman : Jayavilal Meegoda

As a key initiative under the District Governor’s prestigious “Akurata Saviyak” program, an Educational Arts Competition on Disaster Prevention and Preparedness was conducted at Siripathi Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda, to mark World Children’s Day (1st October) by tLions club of Polgasowita. Students from Grade 1 to Grade 13 enthusiastically participated, creating drawings, posters and creative art to express: causes of natural and man-made disasters, importance of early warning, safe evacuation steps, preventive measures to protect lives and property The project helped enhance the knowledge of children on disaster preparedness and built awareness about protecting themselves and their families. The best submissions were selected, and winners will be rewarded with: Gifts & Certificates of Achievement, Official recognition in the District Newsletter This initiative supports the national vision of creating a well-informed younger generation who can act responsibly during emergency situations.

Organizing a tree planting project

Project Chairman : Rupasiri Fernando

Organizing a tree planting project

Club confirmation in support of District level project.

Project Chairman : Dayapala Pathirage

Club contributed Rs 5000.00 to District Children day project held at Divisional Secretary office Horana.

GLOBAL CAUSES - Hunger-Katina Maha Pinkama – Kurakkan Kenda

Project Chairman : E. G. Prasadith Padmakumara

Location: Sisilawardhanarama Temple, Piliyandala Road, Maharagama ???? Date: 25th October 2025 ???? Time: Early Morning – 4:30 AM ???? Occasion: Sacred Katina Maha Pinkama Dana Program Under the theme “Serving Kindness – Kurakkan Kenda Distribution,” the Lions Club of Arawwala, together with the Leo Club of Arawwala, conducted a heartfelt Dana project by serving Kurakkan Kenda (millet porridge) to more than 300 individuals, including elders and children from the Midullegama community, as part of a special Hunger Relief Program. This spiritually enriching initiative took place at Sisilawardhanarama Temple, Maharagama, spreading warmth, compassion, and togetherness on this blessed and peaceful occasion. ???? Project Leadership: Lion E.A. Sriyani Chandrika – Project Chairperson Lion E.G.P. Padmakumara – Co-Chairperson Leo Manuthmi Nathuki – Leo Coordinator

AKURATA SAWIYAK˜-A musical therapy session

Project Chairman : E. A. Sriyani Chandrika

Under the theme “Akurata Saviyak”, the Arawwala Lions Club, led by Club President Lion Prasadith Padmakumara (LCIF District Coordinator) and Project Co-chairperson Lion Chandraka Wijesooriya, organized an inspirational and motivational session for 300 students from six schools in the Balangoda Waligepola area, focusing on children from low-income and underprivileged families, as well as children with special needs. A musical therapy session aimed at relieving stress among the children was conducted by Lion Kokila from the Arawwala Lions Club, whose inspiring songs were greatly appreciated by all the students and parents present. The Chief Guest for the occasion was District Governor of Lions District 306 D2, Lion Priyantha Perera PMJF, MAF, accompanied by the First Lady Lion Dushanthie Gomes MAF. Members and Leos of the Arawwala Lions Club also participated in this meaningful event.

AKURATA SAWIYAK-mobile phones and motivation

Project Chairman : E. A. Sriyani Chandrika

Under the theme “Akurata Saviyak”, the Arawwala Lions Club, led by Club President Lion Prasadith Padmakumara (LCIF District Coordinator) and Project Co-chairperson Lion Chandraka Wijesooriya, organized an inspirational and motivational session for 300 students from six schools in the Balangoda Waligepola area, focusing on children from low-income and underprivileged families, as well as children with special needs. The session on responsible use of mobile phones and motivation was conducted by Mr. Anura Shantha, an inspirational speaker from the Divisional Secretariat Office. His valuable guidance and advice were greatly appreciated by all the students and parents present.මෙම අවස්ථාව සඳහා ප්‍රධාන ආරාධිත ලෙස ජාත්‍යන්තර සිංහ දිස්ත්‍රික් 306 D2 සිංහාධිපති සිංහ ප්‍රියන්ත පෙරේරා PMJF, MAF සහ පලමු සිංහ කාන්තා සිංහ දුෂාන්ති ගෝමස් MAF ඇතුළු ඇරැව්වල සිංහ සමාජයේ සාමාජික සාමාජිකාවන් සහ ලියෝවරුන් සහභාගී විය

Provision of Breckfast to public aids recipients at Post office Horana.

Project Chairman : Ponsuge Bandu Upali Thisera JP

Provided breakfast to public aids recipients at Post office Horana. This is a Signature project of the club. Each and every month this project is being done by the club. Project chairperson lion Upali Thisera. Beneficiaries-30 Participation-lions 3 L/L 1 non Lions 2

Provision of morning snacks and milk tea to OPD patients at General Hospital Horana.

Project Chairman : Ponsuge Bandu Upali Thisera JP

Provided morning snacks and milk tea to OPD patients at General Hospital Horana on 01.11.2025. Project chairperson lion Upali Thisera. Beneficiaries-200+ Participation-lions 4 L/L 2 non Lions-2 Re-submit with Following comments. ==================== Project Date was a Saturday. Registered Patients for the Saturday is 200+ Items used for the event. Maliban Smart cream cackers =5 packets. One packet consist of 65 biscuits. 65×4=325 biscuits. Pure Dale milk 1.4 kg This information will help to assume no of beneficiaries. (Provision of morning snacks and milk tea to OPD patients at General Hospital Horana is signature project of the club.each and every month 3-6 days club is being sponsored the event.)

GLOBAL CAUSES-programme on Disaster Relief

Project Chairman : Ginthotage Udara Iranga Ginthota

Project Chairperson: Lion Ginthota Project Description: Due to the severe drought conditions affecting the Yala National Park — located across the Southern and Uva Provinces of Sri Lanka — the Lions Club organized and successfully carried out a humanitarian and environmental service project to provide much-needed drinking water to the park’s wild animals. Date: 05th September 2025 Venue: Yala National Park Contribution: Water Bowser: 1 Total Water Volume: 15,000 Liters Impact: This timely initiative provided essential hydration to elephants, deer, leopards, and many other species suffering from the drought. The Lions Club’s contribution not only helped protect the lives of these wild animals but also supported the broader conservation of Sri Lanka’s natural ecosystems.

Providing a snack and milk tea to elderly people receiving public assistance.

Project Chairman : Hewa Wanniarachchige Gayan Chameera

Providing a snack and milk tea to approximately 85 adults receiving public assistance from the Gonapola Post Office.

Dinamina newspaper about Introducing Slumina to School

Project Chairman : Weeragedara Lahiru Darshana Weerasekara.

Dinamina newspaper about Introducing Slumina to School

Lion Nalini Goonathilekke

Project Chairman : Nalini Thirangani Goonetilleke Ball

Lion Nalini Goonathilekke-MJF

Advertisement-District Directory

Project Chairman : Ranga Manoj Silva

Advertisement-District Directory-Kalutara Windscreen

Advertisements To district Directory

Project Chairman : Dinuk Madurapperuma

Advertisements To district Directory

Sponsored Eye Screening Camp In service Carnival

Project Chairman : Dinuk Madurapperuma

Sponsored Eye Screening Camp In service Carnival

Donation to World Vision

Project Chairman : Dewduni Sharmain Jayanandana

Every Mind Matters – Sports for Transformational Development Using the power of sports to heal young minds in Northern Sri Lanka. Through the Every Mind Matters project, World Vision is raising funds to promote sports among children and youth in Sri Lanka’s war-affected Northern region, aiming to address the growing mental health challenges they face. As part of this fundraising effort, the New Zealand Rugby Team, during their recent visit to Sri Lanka, donated rugby gear and apparel used during their matches to be sold as memorabilia. The proceeds go directly to the project fund. As per a request from World Vision - Today, I proudly contributed Rs. 23,000/- to this meaningful cause by purchasing several of these memorabilia items.

Donated 100 books

Project Chairman : Dewduni Sharmain Jayanandana

Contributed 100 books to the District Governor during the 02nd Cabinet Meeting, supporting the “One Child, One Bag” project to empower children's education.