Awareness Program and Financial Support for Childhood Cancer Patients

Project Chairman : Kumara Sunil

Conducted an awareness program for childhood cancer patients and their parents. During the session, the following key areas were covered: Maintaining a strict and balanced nutritional diet Infection prevention and the importance of maintaining a normal routine (such as attending school or engaging in play when possible) Crucial care steps, including monitoring blood counts, keeping detailed records, and maintaining honest communication with the medical team regarding any new symptoms Additionally, each child was provided with LKR 5,000 to support their medical expenses, benefiting a total of 10 children. The program concluded with a nutritionally balanced tea party for all participants.

Conduct medial camp at Samindu Elderly care home

Project Chairman : Liyanapathirana Udula Nandana

After examining the patients' relevant drugs, medical advice was given

Conducting Awareness program on infectious disease

Project Chairman : Guruge Siril

Conducted an awareness session covering the causes of the disease, modes of transmission, common symptoms, and prevention strategies. In addition, a Q&A session was held to address participants’ questions and clarify concerns.

Medical Camp & Multi-Service Project Mega Medical Camp & Community Service Mission (In Memory of Melvin Jones)

Project Chairman : Shamil Liyanage

The Lions Club of Embilipitiya Black Lions successfully organized a "Mega Health Camp" at the Sri Pushparamaya Temple, Telbadu Ara, adhering to the highest standards of Lions International. This massive community service mission provided essential healthcare, vision care, and vocational empowerment to over 850+ rural beneficiaries. The financial structure of the project is as follows: Donated Values: Medicines & Laboratory Services (Vishmira Pharmacy): LKR 350,000.00 Vision Clinic & Free Eyeglasses: LKR 165,000.00 Beauty Culture Workshop Materials & Expenses: LKR 125,000.00 Direct Expenses: Hospitality & Meals (with Bills): LKR 71,000.00 Total Project Value: LKR 711,000.00 The project featured a comprehensive OPD clinic, advanced diabetes screenings, and a professional Beauty Culture Workshop for local youth. A specialized mobile vision unit from Colombo was deployed to ensure high-quality eye care. This 8-hour mission was made possible through the dedicated volunteerism of 70 beautic

Provide Dry ration for identified neceesary people

Project Chairman : Landewatta Acharige Anuraj Chaminda

Provide dry rations for the identified necessary people

Donation to Samindu Elderly Care Home

Project Chairman : Liyanapathirana Udula Nandana

Donated dry food items for their daily consumption.

Planting Medicinal Plant

Project Chairman : Guruge Siril

Planting 25 Medicinal Plants at Amarasignhe Primary School

Blood Donation Camp

Project Chairman : Upul Wikramathilaka

With the cooperation of the Sahana Friendship Foundation, a blood donation camp was successfully organized, with 110 participants contributing as donors. We contributed LKR 25,000 to the success of this camp.

Project: Donation of Custom-Made Eyeglasses to a Needy Individual

Project Chairman : Shamil Liyanage

We identified an underprivileged father of three in Embilipitiya who earns a living by selling lottery tickets despite suffering from a chronic liver disease. His vision was severely impaired, and he was using a broken pair of reading glasses held together by a rubber band, making it nearly impossible to read lottery numbers. Recognizing his struggle, Lion Shamil Chamika and Lion Chandima Sanjeewani personally funded the cost of a professional eye examination and a new pair of custom-made eyeglasses. The order was placed on January 19, 2026, and officially handed over on February 6, 2026. This intervention has restored his sight and secured his daily livelihood, allowing him to support his family with dignity. (This project has been reported in the Lion Portal. Please refer to it for more details.)

She Leads

Project Chairman : Kapila Manamperi

In commemorating World Women Day Lions Club of Matara Ruhunu Millennium collaboration with Matara Anura College presented "She Leads" at Manthinda Auditorium at Manthinda Square, Matara with participation of over 50 citizen and delivered four lectures and a demonstration by five eminent personalities of five different disciplines namely Leadership, discipline, health, family management and personality development Cost of the project is Rs. 25,000/= and source of funds is a donation of PDG Kapila Manamperi MJF; Project Chairperson, Lion Tharanga Manamperi MJF

: Emergency Street Lighting Project to Mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict

Project Chairman : Ellewela pahalage Nihal wijesiri

Following a tragic fatal elephant attack in the Kiula-Ara village, we launched an emergency intervention to restore safety for the residents. Since state authorities cited a lack of funds, our club took the lead in illuminating forest-bordering paths where the risk of human-elephant conflict is highest. Over 12 days, we successfully installed 100 high-quality 15W LED bulbs and repaired faulty wiring across 100 electricity poles in Thanamalwila, Kiula-Ara, and Samadhigama areas. This life-saving project now provides much-needed visibility during the night for over 350 families, ensuring the safety of schoolchildren and villagers. This initiative reflects our commitment to addressing urgent community safety needs through direct action. (This project has been reported in the Lion Portal. Please refer to it for more details.)

Dinner Donation Program for Residents of Roomassala Elders’ Home

Project Chairman : C D Pathirage

The program was conducted under the leadership of Chairperson Lion Dr. C. D. Pathirage in celebration of his daughter’s birthday. The initiative benefited 140 inmates of the elder home, with a total expenditure of approximately LKR 75,000.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Project Chairman : Anuja Kohomban

The Professional Hair Color Training Program at Middeniya Salon Rootz

Service Activity Report: Crutches Donation

Project Chairman : Shamil Liyanage

In a compassionate outreach, the Lions Club donated a pair of high-quality crutches to a young man who suffered a severe leg injury in a bicycle accident. Living on embilipitiya new Town he faced immense difficulty in mobility and lacked the financial means to purchase medical aids. Recognizing this urgent need, Lion Shamil Chamika and the President of the Embilipitiya Black Lions Club, Lion Hiranga Thalpavila, visited his residence to personally hand over the equipment. This donation ensured the beneficiary regained a degree of independence and dignity during his recovery process. This project reflects our core commitment to health and community support. (This project has been reported in the Lion Portal. Please refer to it for more details.)

Donation of Crutches and advice for a Needy Patient (diabetic patient)

Project Chairman : Shamil Liyanage

In a compassionate outreach, the Lions Club donated a pair of high-quality crutches to a lady whose leg had been amputated due to severe diabetic complications. Living on Nonagama Road near Chandrika Wewa, she faced immense difficulty in mobility. Recognizing this urgent need, our members visited her residence to personally hand over the equipment, ensuring she regained a degree of independence and dignity in her daily life. This project reflects our core commitment to health and disability support within our local community. The donation was personally funded by Lion Shamil Chamika and Lion Chandima Sanjeewani. (This project has been reported in the Lion Portal. Please refer to it for more details.)

World Cleanup Day - Chandrika Tank Polythene-plastic Free Zone installed shining bord

Project Chairman : Shamil Liyanage

Celebrating World Cleanup Day, we launched a mega initiative to transform the Chandrika Tank area into a Polythene and Plastic Free Zone. This massive project was a collaborative effort involving over 370 volunteers from the Municipal Council, MOH Office, Police, Mahaweli Authority, and private institutions. We successfully cleared massive amounts of waste and installed 04 permanent large-scale awareness boards (funded by Lion Nuwan Manuranga) to ensure the long-term sustainability of this environment. Providing safety gear and meals for all volunteers, we ensured a safe and professional operation. This mission not only cleaned a vital water source but also raised massive public awareness on environmental conservation within the Embilipitiya community. (This project has been reported in the Lion Portal. Please refer to it for more details.)

සුවැති දිවියක්

Project Chairman : Anju Pathirana

50 කාන්තාවන් සහභාගී කරවමින් zumba වැඩමුළුව කාන්තා දිනට සමගාමිව පැවත්විම.පැමිනි සියලුම කාන්තාවන් සදහා refreshments ලබා දෙන ලදී.

Project: Mega Health Camp & Vision Project - 1st Anniversary

Project Chairman : Shamil Liyanage

Commemorating our 1st Anniversary, we organized a mega health mission at Ranchamadama School, serving 1,129 beneficiaries including students and villagers. Partnering with professional medical teams, we provided comprehensive OPD services, Diabetes/Cholesterol screenings, Blood Pressure monitoring, and Breast Cancer awareness sessions. A dedicated "Suwanari" clinic focused on women’s wellness. A highlight was the Vision Care unit, which provided professional eye exams and 450 free eyeglasses. Essential medicines worth Rs. 350,000 were distributed free of charge through a generous sponsorship from Vishmira Pharmacy. This 8-hour mission provided specialized healthcare to a rural community with limited medical access, ensuring both immediate relief and long-term health awareness. (This project has been reported in the Lion Portal. Please refer to it for more details.)

Family Get Together sponsorship

Project Chairman : Ravindra MJF

Four Tickets sponsorships, Lion Ravindra Kuruwita, Lion Chandima Hewavithana, Lion Pavara Senvidu and Lion Thisira Sandawath were sponsored

Lion Family Get Together

Project Chairman : Ravindra MJF

Lion Chandima Hewavithana, Lion Ravindra Kuruwita, Lion Pavara Senvidu and Lion Thisira Sandawath were participated to the District Family get gether in 22nd November at Kathaluwa