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Ramadan Fast

Ramadan and its activities ensues a religious observance by almost 2 billion people. The month of utmost endurance and discipline began on Friday, May 26th. It ended on Saturday, June 24th. The festival inculcates moral values in religious observers and teaches discipline from a very young age. Ramadan – A Fast from Evil Fasting in…

Ashanee Kottage June 26, 2017

“Don’t lose Hope! You are not alone…”

Suicide is a global phenomenon. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Sri Lanka was 4th among 172 countries in suicides in 2014. Furthermore, the report stated an average of over 6,000 moralities and approximately 100,000 individuals attempt suicide annually. Although the government and respective bodies take several measures, seems like the number of suicides…

Amanda Guyes June 22, 2017

Sri Lanka to Host The 14th United Nations Day of Vesak

The 14th United Nations Day of Vesak will be hosted in Sri Lanka for the first time from 12th – 14th of May, 2017. According to Daily News, the Buddhasasana Minister has informed that the inauguration of the 14th UN Vesak day will take place at the BMICH with President Maithripala Sirisena, Indian President Narendra…

May 6, 2017

International Workers’ Day

History of the International Workers’ Day On May Day the international community celebrates the International Workers’ Day. May Day dates back to the Roman times, which celebrates fertility and the arrival of Spring. The International Worker’s Day (IWD) commemorates the Hay-market Affair of 4th May, 1886. On that day, 7 police officers and 4 workers…

Antoinette Jerom May 1, 2017

Earth Hour 2017 – Time for Mother Earth

Human beings are social beings. Our relationships with family and friends matter most. From womb to the tomb we share an intimate bond with someone that we don’t share with any other. That’s our Mother Earth, our planet. Dust we are and to dust we return, inhaling the air she exhales, enjoying her fruits and quenching…

Antoinette Jerom March 24, 2017

Advocate Unity On Social Justice Day 2017

The Social Justice Day is another day observed by the United Nations to promote the “underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations.” In the year 2007, the United Nations proclaimed February 20 as the World Social Justice Day inviting member states to advocate Social Justice for fair Globalization. Recently, the International…

February 19, 2017

Independence: In(ter)dependence

“Irrespective of whether we be Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim or Eurasian we are one single nation, the Sri Lankan nation. Long live the Lankan nation!” – Mr. D.S. Senanayake, The first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka For Sri Lanka, February 4th, 2017 marks the 69th year of achieving independence. The commemoration of the day marks the…

Antoinette Jerom February 3, 2017

It Is Still Three Minutes To Midnight

“Last year, the Science and Security Board moved the Doomsday Clock forward to three minutes to midnight, noting: ‘The probability of global catastrophe is very high, and the actions needed to reduce the risks of disaster must be taken very soon.’ That probability has not been reduced. The Clock ticks. Global danger looms. Wise leaders…

Nipuna Ambanpola December 21, 2016

Contributing to SDG10 – #RIUNDAY

Nipuna Ambanpola was invited as one of the youth speakers for the Rotary-UN Day, held on November 12, 2016, at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA. He spoke about how IVolunteer International is contributing to the Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. His address at the Young Leaders Forum was to inspire and reconnect…

Nipuna Ambanpola November 12, 2016

The Disruptive Thinking: #INBOUND16

Our team was fortunate enough to participate at INBOUND 2016 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The purpose of Inbound is “to provide the inspiration, education, and connections you need to transform your business.” – Inbound 2016 This year’s Inbound took off on November 8, 2016, after a mindblowing United States Presidential Election. But…

Nipuna Ambanpola November 10, 2016

The Sooriya Village : Latest Addition For Budding Artists

The Sooriya Village is an idea birthed from the legendary “Sooriya” label, the pioneer in producing popular music in Sri Lanka during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Today, the Sooriya brand once again enters the industry not only to aid musicians but artists of all forms to help nurture and promote their creations through the facility’s…

September 14, 2016

“අම්මා, අපිට අද අලුත් තෑගි ලැබුනා!” – The Successful Completion Of The Project සෙනෙහස.

Translation of the title: “We got new presents today, mom!” – The Successful Completion Of The Project “සෙනෙහස” (affection). The Project Senehasa was conducted to support a primary school in Nannapurawa, Bibile called the Thiththawalkiula Primary School. This school is situated in a suburb in Nannapurawa, about a clear 5-10 kilometers before the city of Bibile,…

Nipuna Ambanpola July 27, 2016

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