Urban Gardening

Project Chairman : Chandrani Ponnamperuma

22 ladies from Maitipe District secretariat participated the event project was coordinated by Lion Chandrani Ponnamperuma, Assisted by Lion Cyril, Lion Palitha. the audience was address by the president and values of home gardening to bring a healthy meal to the table was emphasize. Lion Cyril educated the audience on right methods of planting and methods of echo friendly urban gardens. Venue was at Mirisswatta Temple Maitipe. attendees were given selection of vegetable seeds, 3 kinds of vegetable plants for their home gardens. it was a very successful knowledge sharing. attendees - Lion Chandrani, Lion Cyril, Lion Palitha, Lion Thanuja, Lion Dr. Damayanthi, Lion Lady Dharma project coordinator - Lion Chandrani Ponnamperuma the plants were donated by Lion Palitha. seeds - Rs.6792 plants - Rs.6432 total - Rs.13224

Noya yuthu maga

Project Chairman : Asanka Niroshana Bellanage

Noya yuthu maga

Lions Family Get Together

Project Chairman : Sarath Nihal Weerasuriya

We participated in the district-level Lions family get-together titled “Lions Heart Together.” The event was organized to strengthen fellowship and unity among Lions members and their families across various regions. Our club contributed to the success of the event by donating liquor for the function. The day was filled with joy, laughter, and entertainment, providing an excellent opportunity to relax and enjoy quality time together. We also had the chance to meet and interact with Lions members from different regions, enhancing friendship and mutual understanding. Overall, it was a fun-filled and enjoyable day that strengthened the bond within the Lions family.

Provision of Meals for Pre - School

Project Chairman : Kodithuwakku Kankanamge Sanath Geetha Shantha

The Galle Diamond Lions Club organized a lunch and dessert distribution program for the children of Thisara Pre-School in Anangoda, Galle on 09.01.2025. Lion Sanath Geetha Shantha, President of the Galle Diamond Lions Club, acted as the Chairman of this project. The President and Secretary of the Galle Diamond Lions Club, as well as several family members, also participated in this project.(31 : 05)

Providing Equipment for Pre- School

Project Chairman : Kodithuwakku Kankanamge Sanath Geetha Shantha

For the benefit of the children of Thisara Pre-School in Anangoda, Galle, the Galle Diamond Lions Club donated a wardrobe and building Box toys for the development of the children's minds. The President of the Galle Diamond Lions Club, Lion Shantha, acted as the Chairman of this project. The President and Secretary of the Galle Diamond Lions Club, as well as several family members, also participated in this project. (31 : 03)

Implementation of Global Service Project - HUNGER

Project Chairman : Kodithuwakku Kankanamge Sanath Geetha Shantha

In conjunction with the Hunger Week declared by Lions International from 03rd January 2026 to 11th January 2026, the Galle Diamond Lions Club conducted a service project. Accordingly, 18 children and staff of “Thisara Pre-School” in Anangoda, Galle were provided with lunch and dessert on 09th January 2026. The President and Secretary of the Galle Diamond Lions Club as well as several family members participated in this project. (53 : 01)

Food Granted (Dinner) Elder's society Kamburupitiya.

Project Chairman : Rajpal Samaraweera

Donated dinner and held medical camp for kamburupitiya mapalana elder's Home members. Project chairman lion Dr.Rajpal samaraweera

hunger

Project Chairman : Parlin Baranasooriya Patabadhige

Under the leadership of Lion Perlin, the Galle Akmeemana Centennial Lions Club provided breakfast to 34 pregnant mothers at the Mataramba Junction Medical Center. We provided chickpeas, eggs, and yogurts.

Youth

Project Chairman : Sarath Nihal Weerasuriya

Grantha Manorama was a joint project carried out in collaboration with the University of Colombo Leo Clubs, with the aim of promoting knowledge, literacy, and a love for reading within the community. The second phase of Grantha Manorama, titled “Miles of Smiles 7.0,” focused on strengthening access to educational resources. As part of this initiative, a large number of books were donated to the library of Keppetiyawa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya. This book donation was intended to enrich the temple library and provide valuable reading materials for children, students, and community members who use the library. Through this project, we aimed to support education, encourage reading habits, and create a positive and lasting impact on the community. Grantha Manorama – Miles of Smiles 7.0 stands as a meaningful example of collaboration, service, and commitment to spreading knowledge and smiles through education.

Visit of Finland Scholarship Donors to Lions CLub of Unawatuna

Project Chairman : Upali De Silva

Donors of Finland scholarships were visited to meet foster children of Lions Club of Unawatuna at Rock Fort Hotel Unawatuna. Distribution of scholarships was done at the meeting.

Recognition of Melvin Johnes

Project Chairman : Upali De Silva

Recognized founder of Lions International Melvin Johnes on account of his birthday

Granting 300 Breads for effected People by Dithwa in Ganageyaya Area Divisional Sectrateriat Tissamaharama

Project Chairman : Galatumbe Disanayakage Kumara

Granting 300 Breads for effected People by Dithwa in Ganageyaya Area Divisional Sectrateriat Tissamaharama

Granting 50 Lunch Packets for People in Safe House in Nedigamwila Area celebrating Hunger Week of Lions International 3rd to 11th of January 2026

Project Chairman : Galatumbe Disanayakage Kumara

Granting 50 Lunch Packets for People in Safe House in Nedigamwila Area celebrating Hunger Week of Lions International 3rd to 11th of January 2026

Providing clothing kits to flood-affected people

Project Chairman : Kapila Manamperi

Providing essential clothing kits with under garments to over 250 people from 52 flood-affected families

donated text books and school supplies to the children

Project Chairman : Jinesh Jayaruwan Nagahawatta Nanayakkara

The Galle Diamond Lions Club donated text books and school supplies to the children of Gamipola Berawila College who were displaced by the recent landslides and floods. The textbooks and school supplies were donated to the “Helping Hands – Dakune Api” Foundation's donation collection center on 31st December 2025. The President, Secretary and several other Lions of the Galle Diamond Lions Club participated in the event. Lion Jinesh Nanayakkara, Vice President of the Galle Diamond Lions Club, acted as the chairman of this project.

Childrens' day - Finland Foster Children

Project Chairman : Palitha Nimal Jayaratne

Celebrating International children's day with Finland foster care was celebrated on 12th October at SESSIP Institute in Hirimbura. 43 children were participated for the day. Children were so happy and they participated in singing dancing and delivering speeches. all kids were treated with an ice cream and pack of lunch. kids had lots of games and they were given gifts (a toy, a book, pencils, erases and a pencil case). The kids were served lunch, ice cream and gifts to celebrate the day Project Coordinator - Lion Palitha

World mental health day - For Finland foster student

Project Chairman : Palitha Nimal Jayaratne

we respect individual mental health lion Bagya did an awareness and a training program of healthy mind and how to be great full to what we have, thanking yourself thanking your body thanking the nature, for giving you strength to be positive and bless yourselves. The audience was Finland foster children and their parents. the session was very successful, and children valued the path they were open to be grateful to have a healthy mind. Foster children and parents - 69 Lions - 7

Women Empowerment - Cookery demonstration

Project Chairman : Chandrani Ponnamperuma

CBL Lanka Soy (Pvt)Ltd, conducted a cookery demonstration for Lion ladies at district 306D8 they showed their new products and gave best practices in cooking mix rice, soya nuggets and chutneys. they have donated RS.5000 as a running cost took the club. Project coordinator Lion Chandrani.

Finland Foster - Childrens day Lunch

Project Chairman : Palitha Nimal Jayaratne

Celebrating International children's day with Finland foster care was celebrated on 12th October at SESSIP Institute in Hirimbura. We were so grateful project was supported by former Finland foster receivers Dr.Maheshi Madumali, Engineer Hiruni Nisansala Perera, IT specialist Gihari Epage funded the food and ice cream for kids at the event. It cost Rs25,000/=

Women Empowerment - Cake, Bakery and confectionary course

Project Chairman : Janaka De Silva

Galupura Central started a six-month course for young women to empower them in learning the correct and the standard way of doing cakes, pastry and puddings to match the hotel industry. The lessons are delivered twice a week 8 lessons for the month. They cover 36 hours for a month. In October they made banana cake, moose, fruit gateau and bakery items For the four lessons delivered the following cost is covered 1. Ingredients for food - Rs 120,000 2. Allowance for the chef - Rs 40,000 3. Utility - Rs. 10,000 Project coordinator - Lion Thanuja Wijesinghe Project sponsor - Lion Janaka De Silva