Chathu Alahakoon, Author at IVolunteer International

How to Clean The Beach – Take Three Things Away From It. #Take3ForTheSea.

The surface of our planet is approximately 71% of water, making it the largest habitat for an enormous ecosystem. The oceans provide us with a lot of benefits, especially by keeping the planet cool to be live-able. The 5 oceans – Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern – is home to millions of discovered and…

Chathu Alahakoon February 9, 2019

A $5 Bill At An Office Makes A Ripple Effect – 3 Good Deeds

A new concept takes on a workspace in Australia – it all started with a $5 bill and 3-good deeds.

Chathu Alahakoon February 5, 2019

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

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

Slavery in Australia

Slavery According to the Commonwealth Criminal Code 270.1 Slavery is “the condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised, including where such a condition results from a debt or contract made by the person”. However, the traditional view of this is that people…

Chathu Alahakoon October 6, 2017

Family, Education and Well-being

“Family” is a word we hear, experience and live throughout our lives. Why is it so important? The Root of “Family” The Latin word “Familia” is the root of “family”. Familia refers to an entire household: not just the parents and children who formed the traditional nuclear family but also the household domestics. Though the structure…

Chathu Alahakoon September 25, 2017

Fight for their Childhood: Stop Child Labour!

The International Labour Organization (ILO) commemorates the World Day Against Child Labour on 12th June. United Nations defines Child Labour as “work carried out to the detriment and endangerment of a child, in violation of international law and national legislation. It either deprives children of schooling or requires them to assume the dual burden of…

Chathu Alahakoon June 10, 2017