University-Based Omega Leo club in Leo District 306 D4
THE LEO CLUB OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA
The Leo Club of the University of Kelaniya is a dynamic platform dedicated to developing leadership skills, creating meaningful experiences, and empowering students to make a positive difference in society. Through community service, personal development, and teamwork, we strive to nurture responsible leaders who are ready to create lasting change.
"To make a better world unveiling ourselves..."
"To create an environment in which every undergraduate can develop their leadership skills through opportunities and have new experiences while serving the community and making someone smile."
Projects: Transforming Compassion into Action
50+ Service Projects & 80+ Project Phases
With a commitment to creating meaningful change, we conduct 45+ service projects annually aimed at addressing social challenges, supporting those in need, educating and empowering youth, and strengthening communities. Each initiative reflects our dedication to building a better society through teamwork, innovation, and compassion.
From a simple gesture of kindness to a transformative community initiative, every project carries the belief that even the smallest act of kindness has the power to brighten someone’s day and create a lasting impact.
Conferences, Events & Leadership Camps: Inspiring Growth Beyond Service
Our journey as Leos extends beyond community service through a variety of annual conferences, events, and leadership experiences that bring together passionate young leaders from Sri Lanka and around the world. These platforms allow members to learn, connect, exchange ideas, and create unforgettable memories while collaborating with fellow Leos.
Through our Leadership Camps, we focus on nurturing the leadership potential of our members by providing opportunities to develop essential skills, strengthen confidence, expand networks, and discover their true capabilities through engaging activities and meaningful experiences.
Every event becomes a stepping stone towards personal growth, lifelong friendships, and the creation of future leaders who are ready to inspire and serve.
Thejana Jayawardhana
An Ashirwada Pooja (blessing ceremony) was organized by the Leo Club of University of Kelaniya to mark the beginning of the new term. It was held from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm at Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya. 60 members participated at the event.
President
Bawantha Wedagedara
Immediate Past President
Sachith Lakshan
1st Vice President
Yasasvi de Silva
Vice President for Membership
Abhishek Dickwella
Vice President for Projects
Kisal Gimhan
Vice President for Projects
Kevshan Vinishka
Secretary
Vishmi Rodrigo
Treasurer
Sanuri Wijesiriwardena
Assistant Secretary
Himashi Nimthara
Assistant Secretary
Beenu Mudaligama
Assistant Treasurer
Akila Jayawardana
Chief Editor
Nuzha Farook
A dharma sermon was organized by the Religion & Culture Avenue of the Leo club of Kelaniya University and Career Guidance Unit of Kelaniya University on the 30th of November 2023. It was held from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm at Senaka Bandaranaike Hall of Kelaniya University. Rev. Prof. Induragare Dhammarathana participated as the speaker. 100 students participated at the event.
President
Bawantha Wedagedara
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
1st Vice President
Tharindu Amarasinghe
2nd Vice President
Devini Liyana Gunawardhana
3rd Vice President
Chathur Dilmika
Secretary
Yasasvi de Silva
Treasurer
Ranindu Liyanage
Assistant Secretary
Nethini Ishara
Assistant Treasurer
Samudi Ilmini
Chief Editor
Samali Irugalbandara
50+ Projects
80+ Phases
700+ Membership
Leadership Opportunities
Experiences
The project Friday Night has been persevered by Leo club of university of Kelaniya under the Project category of Differently Abled Avenue in the leostic year 2020/21. It was held on the 15th & 22nd October, 2021. “Friday Night” was a project organized for the Betterment of Leoism. The Friday Night project was mainly focused on entertainment and identifying the potential skills of our Leos and how they could use it for their Leo journey. Friday Night consisted of 3 main events. They were Live On Mic events, Talent Show, and Celebrity Time. The project was done via the zoom technology and was aired simultaneously on the University of Kelaniya Leo Club's official YouTube channel and official Facebook page. Overall, our initiative was highly successful, and we believe that the impact we made upon our delegates was immensely visible from the optimistic feedback we received from more than 1000 delegates and our Guest Artists who added glamour to our event.
AGLEERO 2021 was an awareness programme on LGBTQI+ Community and the identity, recognition and the proper place for them in the society. This program was in the aim to provide a platform for an active discussion on a topic which is not discussed widely but essential to be revealed in our society. Apart from forming a platform to give recognition to the LGBTQI+ community, we expect positive alteration of the vivid mindsets of the younger generation which will create an impact on our youth development as well. With the use of new technology, flyers, videos and the innovative idea of popup videos, we were able to spread positive vibes for our project as well as regarding the LGBTQI+ concept. Moreover, we arranged a cheerful, lively and informative session with two expert activists and motivational speakers on LGBTQI+ Community. Furthermore, we invited a popular artist to create an entertaining atmosphere during the event in order to relax the minds of the delegates
HEAL THE SOUL was an initiative taken by the Education and Literacy Avenue of Leo Club of University of Kelaniya coinciding with the World Suicide Prevention month. The project was organized in anticipation of achieving the following objectives.
Adding mental happiness to depressed students and undergraduates in the face of Online education assignments, exams etc.
Bringing a little break to the tiring lives of those who are engaged in a duel between the virtual world and real life.
Provide an opportunity for our undergraduates to meet their favorite artists in the Sri Lankan music industry and to facilitate learning spaces from the stories and experiences of well-known personalities in Sri Lanka.
Taking these objectives into consideration, we identified the need of mental support to those who are depressed with the tiring schedules of their lives. Accordingly, the organizing committee came up with the suggestion of motivating them to succeed, while recognizing music as a means of making up the minds of the depressed young generation of the country in the face of this pandemic. Consequently, the project was launched in two days under two different phases to reach the aforementioned goals.
The "Built on Respect" project was aimed at making youngsters aware of sexual health and the related issues with the aim of improving the sexual health knowledge of University students. We chose Ms Shyamalee Pathiage who is a Maternal and Infant Health Consultant as our resource person to conduct the session. More than 140 participants joined with us through ZOOM and Facebook and participants were presented with the valuable opportunity to ask questions from the resource person and get their doubts clarified after the awareness program. At the end of the program, we received many forms of feedback from the participants and they were grateful for the Leo Club of University of Kelaniya as well as for the Health Care Avenue of the club for organizing such a timely and interesting session for them. They showed their appreciation to us by various means and we were glad that we were able to organize this session to raise awareness among our youth about Sexual health and related aspects.
“Naturapeps 2021” was a virtual awareness program with the main objective of raising awareness about forests, animals and ocean conservation and informing the audience on how to enjoy nature with beautiful eyes while conserving the precious resources for future generations.
Program 01 - Wildlife wonders
In this first session, we attempted to inform the audience about the topics related to wildlife such as biodiversity, endemism, climate change, deforestation and pollution with two resource persons of the Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka.
Program 02 - Crystal spirits of ocean
The second session was conducted to inform the audience about marine life conservation under the topic “Causes and consequences of marine life destructions” by Mr. P.B.Terney Pradeep Kumara (Ph.D.), Professor in Oceanography, Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology, University of Ruhuna.
Program 03 - Wildlife Photography
In the third session, we mainly focused on the groups who are interested in wildlife photography, under the topic “Be masters in the field of wildlife photography”. We invited two famous photographers as the resource persons to conduct this session more interactively. Accordingly, the session became a great opportunity for beginners in wildlife photography and also for the participants who are looking for ways to gather new techniques and ideas about wildlife photography.