A long time ago, during the reign of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe, there lived a clever court jester named Andare. With his sharp wit and mischievous tricks, he entertained the royals and was granted unusual freedom in the king’s court. One morning, while visiting the royal palace, Andare noticed some sugar spread out on a mat to dry. In those days, sugar was a rare luxury, imported for the elite, while common people used jaggery or honey as sweeteners. Seeing the sugar, Andare was overcome with greed, and he immediately began plotting a way to taste it. Feigning ignorance, Andare asked the king, “Your Majesty, what is that drying on the mat?”. The king, suspicious of Andare’s intentions, decided to…
Category: International Service
Break the Taboo: Promoting Sexual Health Awareness
The Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts organized a ground-breaking event "Break the Taboo", on 6th November 2024. This impactful session sought to educate and empower students with essential knowledge on sexual health. The event featured two esteemed guest speakers: Dr. Lalindra Katthiriarachchi, Senior Lecturer in Physiology at General Sir John Kotelawala University, and Dr. Piyumi Perera, Venereologist from the STD Clinic in Puttalam and the STD AIDS Control Program. The session focused on critical topics such as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), their prevention, and the importance of practicing safe and informed sexual behaviour. The speakers emphasized breaking societal stigmas surrounding discussions on sexual health, and fostering an environment where individuals can freely seek accurate information. Dr.…
Naivedyam 3.0 ; A Meal for Every Soul
Hunger remains one of the most pressing challenges faced by humanity, yet it can be eradicated with proper solutions and methods. Naivedyam 3.0 is one such significant initiative hosted by the Rotaract Club of RVCE, RID 3191, which was aimed at combating hunger and uplifting communities. Along with 21 Rotaract clubs around the world, the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts also had the privilege of contributing to this impactful endeavor by a meaningful donation. Through this project, nutritious meals for over 1300 individuals in Banashankari, India was provided. This initiative marked the value of collective effort for the betterment of people. Together, they could bring a smile to the people in the area, embodying a spirit…