Youth awareness Program with MOH kamburupitiya

Project Chairman : Prasad Kodituwakku

a awareness programme organized by lions club of kamburupitiya and MOH office kamburupitiya for youth people about wonderful youth and how to manage their health conditions

"Planting Hope, Growing Futures"– "Tree of Life" Tree Planting Program

Project Chairman : Ravindu Priyanath Runage

Tree of Life” Coconut-Planting Initiative – Lions Club of Matara Excellence Based on a proposal by Multiple District Chairperson Lion Shana Jayalath, and in honor of the appointment of District Governor Lion Jagath Chandana Weerasinghe (MJF, MAF, JP), the Lions Club of Matara Excellence launched its first official project of the Lionistic Year under the Lions International global cause “Nature.” On this day, club members successfully planted 100 coconut trees in Puhulwella village, Yatiyana, Matara, at a total cost of USD 133.48. Coconut palms were chosen for their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, enrich the environment, and provide future economic opportunities. Expected benefits within five years include: • Protection of the environment and improved air quality • Support for the national coconut supply • Rural income generation from coconuts, leaves, husks, charcoal, and coconut honey • New employment opportunities for local communities

Speech therapist allowance - Help for Autism kids

Project Chairman : Thanuja Senevirathna

Lions club of Galupura Central pay monthly allowance for the speech therapist at Pragathi (the pediatric neuro development centre for differently able kids) at National Hospital Galle. She visit the centre 3 days per week, month of August she has covered 88 hours and have delivered lessons to 84 patients. Club is paying Rs 30000 per month for her work.

Women Empowerment - 6 months course of Cake, Pastry and Puddings

Project Chairman : Janaka De Silva

Galupura Central started a six months 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. 10 ladies are doing the course and our main aim is for them to start their own food production and develop their family economy. All these ladies are from needy backgrounds who should develop their financial levels to support kids who have started schooling. We have open doors for a very young student who refused to pursue higher education in school. Very happy to notice she is doing well in learning and making her way to get in to hotel school for a course after completing this. For the four lessons delivered the following cost is covered 1. Ingredients for food (8 lessons for a month) - Rs 120,000 2. Utility Bills (190 hours per month) - Rs 10,000 2. Allowance for the chef - Rs 40,000 Total for the month - Rs 170,000 Project coordinator - Lion Thanuja Wijesinghe Project sponsor - Lion Janaka De Silva

Lions Fiesta - Helping the fundraising project

Project Chairman : Thanuja Senevirathna

A district fundraising was organized by the 306 D8 governor Lion Jagath Weerasinghe. Lions Fiesta was a carnival of three days in Galle to raise funds to support service project in the district. Galupura Central supported the event by covering duty on three days. We have five members in club representing the district cabinet and one member in District Ladies committee 1. Lion Chandrika Malwenna - Zone chair 2. Lion Rajive Lorensuhewa 3. Lion Cyril Kariyawasam 4. Lion Chamil Prasanna Epa 5. Lion D.S. Gajanayeke 6. Lion Chandrani Ponnamperuma - Ladies committee Further to the cabinet members following members graced the occasion as Chief guests 7. PDG Lion Dr Athula Hikkaduwa 8. Lion Dr Damayanthi Cabinet members covered duty all three days and purchase tickets of Rs 50000 each to support the fund. Apart from them 9. Lion Tharanga (Club treasurer helped the entrance tickets on the opening day) Lion Ruwan, Lion Thanuja, Lion Jayamini and Lion Tharanga bought tickets of Rs 5000 to sup

hunger

Project Chairman : Parlin Baranasooriya Patabadhige

The Galle akmeemana Centennial lions club organized a dana ceremony for the Elders' Home 'seda arana ' at Hiyare, Galle on the 14th September 2025.

donation

Project Chairman : Waruna De Silva

The Galle Akmeemana Centennial lions club school books to children from low income families on the 13th of September 2025.

donation

Project Chairman : Hettiarachchige Erandika

The Galle Akmeemana Centennial lions club donated shoes to children from low income families on the 13th of September 2025 .

vision

Project Chairman : Kumara Dhammika Maha Muhandiramge

The Galle Akmeemana Centennial lions club conducted a health clinic with vision care at Thuwakkugalawatta Temple, Waliwatta in Galle on the 13th of September 2025. the program included eye vision tests, ear check-ups and screening for eye cataracts.

service

Project Chairman : Kumara Dhammika Maha Muhandiramge

The Galle Akmeemana Centennial lions club conducted a health clinic with Asiri Hospital at Thuwakkugalawatta Temple i Galle on the 13th of September , 2025. The clinic included ECG, Testing blood pressure, blood sugar level testing, measuring height and weight and screening for common deseases. We provided free medicine according to the doctor advices.

Donation of Crutches

Project Chairman : Jayamini Senaviratna

Lions club of Galupura Central donated crutches to D.Sarath, Morenthuduwa Road, Dewenigoda, Rathgama who is suffering of a semi paralysis and diabetic. Project was coordinated by Lion Jayamini Senaviratna

Vision - Donation of spectacles to students

Project Chairman : Thanuja Senevirathna

Lions club of Galupura Central started a project 'CEARE' screening vision of young kids in most needy schools. We have picked three schools in Galle and the first school was Kithulampitia Ananda where many kids from 'SOS' children's' village and kids who are under probation is attending. Galle MOH helped us the first screening of vision of all children in school. The school got over 500 students. Out of 500 they identified 13 students who need correction lenses. In July we got the most needed spectacle done for a boy student who had multiple issues and partially blind on one eye. 11 spectacles were done in August and the remaining will be completed in September. 1. L Harshika Prabodini 2. K Dulmi Sanjana 3. H.G. Paramitha Sathsarani 4. U. H Senuli Sehansa 5. U.K. Riyon 6. Abdul Rasheed 7. A. Vihanga Nimansa 8. Sasiru Sinidu 9. L.P.Imashi 10. Nethmina Diduna 11. Kaveen Sasmitha 12. B Sandamali

Salmal Cute Kids -Supporting Kids with special needs

Project Chairman : Chandrika Malwenna

The director of Salmal Cute Kids Lion Chandrika Malwenna and Lion Rajive Lorensuhewa is conducting activity days twice a month at the Salmal Cute Kids for 18 to 20 kids who are under special education. Three qualified recourse people are delivering the activities. Parents as well as the kids are enjoying the day and kids are developing motor skills, coordination and communicational skills. A guest Lion always join the day and this time Lion Jayanthi, assistant secretary of district 306 D 8 join the event

Lunch for cancer hospital

Project Chairman : Ruwan Chandana K G

4th July Lion Ruwan Chandana and L/L Dimuthu offered alms to 275 inhouse patients at the National Hospital Galle. Karapitiya. Lion Palitha, Lion Dharma, Lion Thanuja, Lion Chamali joinedthe event at Karapitiya. This is a signature project of the Lions Club of Galupura Central. The cost of Meals Rs. 48,125/= Dessert (Yought) Rs. 16,500/= Medicine Rs. 9625/= Travelling Rs. 750/= Total Expenditure Rs. 75000/=

Tree planting

Project Chairman : C W M G Kariyawasam

Regional Tree planting project - Three members from the club including the Zone chairman Lion Chandrika took part at the regional tree planting project at the Janadhipathi Vidyalaya, Walahanduwa, Galle. The D8 District governor, 1st Vice District Governor, District secretary and many cabinet members took part at the event. Project started at 8.00am and ended up at 9.30am. Lion Cyril from our club donated trees for the project

Donation of books to library

Project Chairman : Ruwan Chandana K G

Project Chairman - Lion Ruwan Ruwan's and Dimuthu's daughter donated all her A/L science' books and over 65 exercise books were handed over to school. School Principal Lion Senaviratna, Lion Kumari Kandambi, A/L science teachers and the head prefect received the donation. The text books will be in Library and exercise books will be taken for a project of the head prefect (to take to more needy community ) Project values approximately around Rs 70,000. Project was delivered on 4th June 2025 @ 9.00 am. Lion Ruwan, L/L Dimuthu, Lion Kumari, Lion Prasanna Senaviratna and Lion Thanuja attended the even

Conducted and Contributed Semior for the Grade 5 Scholarship Students of Pannagamuwa Royal Collage.

Project Chairman : WBG Kumarasiri

Conducted and Contributed final seminar for Grade 5 Scholarship Students of Pannagamuwa Royal Collage and other schools around the Royal Collage worth of Rs.50000.

Granting Financial Aid for Cancer Patient

Project Chairman : Galatumbe Disanayakage Kumara

Mr.Chandika Manupriya of No.17,Pannagamuwa, Weerawila, Granted financial aid for further treatments of his Cancer Rs.21000.

Granting School Books for the Grade 01 Student Nimna Nilupulee of Pannagamuwa Royal Collage

Project Chairman : Galatumbe Disanayakage Kumara

Granted School Book Set for Grade 01 Student Nimna Nilupulee Of Pannagamuwa Royal college worth Rs.8700

Granting Time Tables for the all Classes of Debarawewa national Collage

Project Chairman : Galatumbe Disanayakage Kumara

Granting Time Tables for the All Classes of the Debarawewa National School worth of Rs.25,000