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I thought long and hard for a witty line to start off this final article, but my mind is totally blank and I honestly don’t know how to start. Everyone who knows me knows that I always have something to say. But I finally settled on “It takes a minute to say hello, but forever to say goodbye”. I think this perfectly shows how much we loathe to say our farewells and to leave things and people that are dear to us. For me, as you might now know, standing near the gate with a list of names (6 pages long and unalphabetized) with Dulari as we ushered in people for the 11th installation ceremony, it was a moment of…
I told Anudi how exactly I wanted to start this article and she panicked, saying that it was better to not risk it. Therefore, I decided to take the safer route instead. I remember standing in front of the gate during our club’s 11th Installation with a huge list of names along with Rtr. Anudi Karunaratne, complaining about why the list was not alphabetized. While standing there for a good two hours, I clearly remember saying “I’d like to help out next year but I do not want a position.” But Anudi would have none of it, as she would go on and on about how fun it would be if both of us were elected to the Board. My…
Menstruation is a healthy and normal, albeit somewhat inconvenient, aspect of womanhood. Though an integral part of life, the ins and outs of it are not commonly taught to not only girls stepping into adolescence, but women in general. Likewise, good menstrual practices too are not prevalently shared among women. The lack of healthy menstrual habits can lead to many adverse effects that can manifest physically, mentally and emotionally. Therefore, upkeeping menstrual hygiene not only alleviates some of the discomfort associated with a monthly period but also ensures a healthy and wholesome life. Being prepared for your upcoming period is important. Tracking your cycle is one way to know when to expect your next period and can help avoid unnecessary…
“Meeting the hygiene needs of all adolescent girls is a fundamental issue of human rights, dignity, and public health” - Sanjay Wijesekera, former UNICEF Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene ‘Menstruation’ is a taboo topic which is rarely ever discussed publicly and freely and categorized by cultural stigma and shame across the globe. Menstruation, or period is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as a part of a woman’s monthly cycle. Period Poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, education, hygiene facilities, waste management or a combination of these which is an important subject area for women and girls as well as the society as a whole. It describes the struggle of low income girls and women face while…
Menstruation being a part of life for around 1.9 billion girls and women, menstrual products are amongst the most vital personal care products in the world. During menstruation, menstrual management products are used for feminine hygiene. Were you aware that an individual utilizes approximately 11,000 disposable sanitary pads in a lifetime? Even though we see these menstrual products such as tampons and pantyliners to be small and insignificant things, it has a tremendous environmental impact. It can cause resource wastage, emission of greenhouse gases, contamination of soil and groundwater and many more. In detail, over 200,000 tons of waste are produced each year from sanitary pads, its packaging and individual wraps, which are mostly contained of plastic that require an…
Hello all! It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us, hasn’t it? We’re here to tell you where we’ve been and what the road ahead for us here at the Editorial looks like. The first few months, no doubt, have been absolutely electric and we couldn't be prouder of everyone in the team. December however, proved to be a rather slow month for us and if you’re wondering why, it’s because the Editorial took a much-deserved break where we gave all our writers some time to rest after what proved to be a very intense yet highly productive first five months. Trust us when we say that they deserved it. But January marks a whole new month and with…
After helming the Rotaract Club for an entire year, with a sense of dedication and earnest like no other, our Immediate Past President went on to represent the district committee, as its Joint Director for International Service. After seeing quite little of her for the past month, we were curious about how our beloved Past President was handling her new position, and what she thought of the new board of administration that has taken up after her. And in the middle of her busy schedule, Rtr Methmini Kariyakarawana swiftly answered all our questions, with her usual humor and modesty. Now, while you're no stranger to the realm of Rotaract and in extension the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty…
Looking back at the whirlwind of three months we’ve passed since the election of the new Board, we believe it’s safe to say that in our innocence, neither of us imagined a leap of such monumental proportions that transported us from being mere literary enthusiasts who occasionally (and might we add, quite enthusiastically) peer-reviewed each other’s work, to heading the Rotaract Editorial as Co-Editors. Let us be clear, we are not strangers to the fact that this is a rather ambitious feat in itself. For the first time in Rotaract history, the creative decisions are made by not one, but two editors working in synchronicity. And in the light of this alarming realization, we have now found our collective consciousness…
Never did I imagine myself ever writing this article. Well, you guys are in luck! Because for the upcoming approximate 11 months and whatever days you will get to witness the full “Cyber” experience! Just to clear it up, “Cyber” was my nickname back in school. Some people still call me by it. While I am happy to detail what the “Cyber” experience entails, I believe that some more important things will precede that section. So, without further ado, let's get into it! Now, as we all know, Methmini Akki and Dewni Akki did a fantastic job leading the club through some really unexpected times and what a rollercoaster it was! From community service initiatives such as “Punchi Ape Naththal”…