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SATHKARA 2020

Date 5th December 2020 - Ongoing

Project Type Club Project

Rtr. Thilini Thilakarathne

Chairpersons Rtr. Saranga Konara

Rtr. Niluni Thenuwara

Secondary Avenue Mental Health/ Education

“Our purpose on earth may vary from one another. Yet, as

humans, we must understand the hardships of others and

cooperate wherever we can”.

Over more than four consecutive years, Rotaract UOP has

engaged in aiding children's homes. This time we were

already halfway through collecting donations when the

pandemic hit, and our plans collapsed since children's

homes were restricted for visitors.

Nevertheless, we shifted our approach and initiated a new

beginning; A webinar series for the children in SOS villages

of Piliyandala, Galle, Anuradhapura, Monaragala, and

Bethlshalam Children's house in Pilimathalawa.

We managed to conduct seven webinars via LEARN

Zoom, with a participation of around 250 children for

each session. In addition, a list of undergraduates from

across all faculties of UOP joined hands with us in

conducting sessions on personality, soft skills, mental

health, and well-being.

Motivated by "Sathkara phase one," the extended

attempt, "Sathkara phase two" is on the run, where we

target to uplift the mental status and well-being of elderly

people. Under phase two, we have planned on a book

launch with the creative participation from young writers

at Peradeniya, with the long-term objective of financially

assisting elders' homes.

Time seems grim; many have lost hope of a better future. In this context, the children at children's

homes and elders at elders' homes face severe difficulties in resisting anxiety. Therefore, we wanted

to impact positively and contribute to building their future; by letting them express and assist where

needed. Our attempt will not bring about a global change, yet it could change the world for one

person.

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