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Step into the Final edition of RACFOL Times, marking the grand close of the 2025/26 Rotaract year and celebrating the journey through Quarter 3 and Quarter 4. As we wrap up an incredible year with RACFOL, this edition highlights the dedication, impact, and milestones that defined our final stretch. From meaningful service projects to memorable …
We visited the Court of Appeal with the Rotary Club to gain a first-hand look at Sri Lanka’s appellate justice system. The visit began in the courtrooms, where we observed live proceedings and watched judges and lawyers carry out the day’s work with precision and decorum. Seeing legal argument and judicial decision-making in action brought …
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On two memorable occasions, our club launched Faculty Rewind, a project designed to reconnect current students with the rich heritage of our faculty by honoring the journeys of those who walked these halls before us. The initiative wasn’t just about nostalgia, it was about turning the wisdom, struggles, and triumphs of alumni into living lessons …
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Bringing a child into the world is often described as one of the happiest moments in a woman’s life. While motherhood can indeed be beautiful and fulfilling, it can also bring emotional, physical, and psychological challenges that are rarely spoken about openly. Among these challenges, postpartum depression (PPD) remains one of the most misunderstood and …
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As part of our monthly Senehase Nagam initiative, we visited the Karuna Elders Home in Boralesgamuwa on the 30th of April 2026. This visit was especially meaningful because it was not just another monthly outreach; this time we arrived with the spirit of Avurudu, carrying with us not only festive food, but also warmth, love, …
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Some experiences stay with us not because they are extraordinary, but because they are deeply human. Our March visit to Diyawanna Elders’ Home, organized under the Senehase Nagam initiative of the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, was one such moment simple, yet truly meaningful. From the moment we arrived, we …
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On a warm Wednesday afternoon, the spirit of compassion and connection came alive as we embarked on our February visit to Gothama Children’s Home in Panadura. Organized with love and enthusiasm, this visit was a heartfelt experience that reminded us of the power of small acts of kindness.We arrived at the children’s home around 3:30 …
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Welcome to the second edition of RACFOL Times. We’re excited to share another chapter of our journey with you. In these pages, you’ll find the stories, initiatives, and milestones that reflect the dedication, service, and leadership that define our club. From impactful projects to memorable events, this edition captures the spirit that keeps RACFOL moving …
Little children may not always have the words to express discomfort, but they deserve theknowledge to recognize it. With this belief, the project “I Am Me, I Can Say No” stepped into a preschool to gently educate young minds about good touch and bad touch, planting the seeds of awareness, confidence, and self-protection. For this …
Created for this Valentine’s season, the 2026 edition of Love Diary gathers a tapestry of voices shaped by longing, devotion, distance, reunion, and everything that lives in between. This magazine brings together extended lyrics, reflective poems, and quiet confessions that lovers have carried within them, pieces that unfold slowly, like letters written over time rather …
As part of the ongoing සෙනෙහෙසේ නෑගම් initiative, the Rotaract Club once again embarked on a heartfelt monthly visit in December, embracing the true spirit of love, compassion, and togetherness that defines the festive season. This time, our journey led us to the Karuna Elders’ Home, Boralesgamuwa, where we spent a truly meaningful evening with …
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Behind every child’s laughter, there is a heart longing to be understood, valued, and loved. Children may not always express their emotions in words, but their eyes speak stories of strength, innocence, and silent hope. Sometimes, all they need is someone to sit beside them, hold their hand, and remind them that they truly matter …
Step into the very first edition of RACFOL Times!We’re thrilled to bring you our inaugural newsletter, where stories of passion, service, and leadership come to life. Explore the projects, events, and moments that showcase the heart of our club. Join us as we celebrate friendship, growth, and the positive impact we create together. A warm …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an essential part of the modern workplace, transforming how organizations operate, make decisions, and interact with their employees. However, while AI promises greater efficiency and innovation, it also creates several challenges that affect not only the structure of work but also the human experience within it. From job insecurity to …
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In our first blog post, we explored why financial literacy matters especially for young people navigating an increasingly digital and fast-paced world. Now, we shift focus from “why” to “how.” This post is all about practical, easy-to-follow habits that can help you build a smarter financial future, starting today. Financial literacy isn’t something you master …
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Have you ever reached the end of the month and wondered where all your money went? Most of us have been there, trying to stretch a few notes until the next allowance or paycheck. It’s a common struggle, but one that often starts with something simple: not really understanding how to manage our money. Financial …
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The cliché “kids these days” can be traced all the way back to Roman civilization, where older generations viewed youth as becoming morally and physically weak due to excessive indulgence or recklessness. This age-old sentiment continues to resonate in today’s workplaces as Generation Z, the cohort born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, begins …
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Workplace is meant to be a place of professional growth in an individual’s life. But sometimes workplace can lead to many problems. There are so many unpleasant challenges like harassment, discrimination, overwork, stress and abuse in extreme cases. Employees who are affected by these challenges face setbacks not only in their professional growth but also …
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In today’s fast-paced world, education is widely viewed as the key to professional success. Yet, many graduates step into the workforce only to find that their years of academic preparation have not fully equipped them for the realities of corporate life. This growing divide—known as the academic–corporate gap—has become one of the most significant challenges …
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I truly believe that behind every pure smile lies a story untold. Have you ever wondered how the minds of the little children work? How they carry silent sorrows behind their innocent eyes? Sometimes all it takes is a little warmth, a little love to make their smile shine even brighter. Even with little children, …
On the morning of August 6, at 8:00 AM, our team from the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, arrived at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama. Our goal was simple but meaningful—to bring a little happiness, care, and support to cancer patients who are bravely going through difficult times. This project was very special …
Every year, the city of Kandy transforms into a vibrant tapestry of tradition, spirituality, and spectacle during the iconic Dalada Perahera—also known as the Kandy Esala Perahera. This centuries-old festival is one of the most revered cultural processions in the world, deeply rooted in Sri Lanka’s Buddhist heritage and enriched by the island’s diverse customs. …
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On the 28th of July 2025, the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo visited the Karuna Elders’ Center in Maharagama marking the completion of yet another monthly visit organized as part of the සෙනහසේ නෑගමි initiative. In line with the Club’s vision to create a positive impact on society, this visit not …
What began as a simple decision to join the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, as a general member has grown into an extraordinary journey, one that concluded with the honour of serving as its Vice President for the year 2024-25. But Rotaract was always more than just service. It was where …
Have you ever witnessed what happens when a community comes together with a single purpose?TO LIFT OTHERS? This past year, under our theme “We Rise by Lifting Others,” we transformed that question into action. Across 41 impactful projects, spanning six avenues—Community Services, Professional Development, Club Services, International Outreach, Public Image, and Sports & Recreation.We didn’t …
In a world often consumed by speed, ambition, and youth-centered progress, Project Senehase Nagam (translated as The visit of love) stands out as a gentle reminder of the humanity we sometimes leave behind. In May, the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Law, carried this message forward by visiting an elders’ home …
Not broken, not weak,but fierce and alive,Her bodys rythem helping her survive.From girl to women, the journey is bold,not just in stories we've been told,but in stained skirts, mood swings and pain,Yet she rises again and again.Let it be known across land and sea,not just today but eternity,To bleed is not to break but to …
அந்த இரவு, ஒருவர் ஓடி திரிகிறார். மிகவும் பதற்றத்துடன் இங்கும் அங்கும் ஓடும் அவரின் மன நிலையோ குழப்பம் நிறைந்தது. வீட்டுக்குள் ஒரே சத்தம்- இரண்டு அழுகுரல்களில் பெரியவரின் குரல் நின்று, சிரிக்கும் குழந்தையின் சத்தம் மட்டுமே நீடிக்கிறது. நுழைந்து பார்த்தபோது, இரண்டு பெண்களும் அழுது கொண்டிருந்தனர். அவர்களைத் தந்தை கட்டியணைத்துப் பார்த்தபோது, ஒருவரும், இன்னொருவரும் கண்ணீரில் கனிந்த பெண்கள். ஆனால் பார்வையில் குழப்பமும் சந்தேகமும்: பக்கத்தவர்களோ “பெண் குழந்தையா?" என்ற கேள்வியோடு புன்னகை இல்லாத பார்வை. …
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Motherhood is the most precious crown a woman can wear, yet it comes with many challenges. We, as the Rotaract club of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, hope to support pregnant mothers by raising awareness and providing knowledge about Postpartum Depression through the Project MAATHA 7.0 So, what exactly is Postpartum Depression? It …
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“මේ මොකද?” “ඇයි ඔයා ඇදේ නිදා ගත්තේ??” “ඇදේ නිදා ගන්න එපා කියල කවුරුත් ඔයාට කියල දීල නැද්ද?” “මේ පැදුර අරගෙන බිම නිදා ගන්න.” “කවුරුවත් හම්බවෙන්නවත්, එළියට යන්නවත්, එපා!” “ඔයා පාවිච්චි කරපු හැම දෙයක් ම, මේ පැදුරත්, ගලන් යන වතුරෙන් විතරක් හෝදන්න.” “ඔයාගෙ ඇදුම් අනිත් අයගෙ ඇදුම් වලින් අයින් කරල තියන්න.” “ඔහොම කරල දෙවියන්ගෙ කෝපය අවුස්සන්න …
Motherhood is not merely a role—it's a profound journey, an evolving story written in the language of love, sacrifice, and strength. From the first flutter of life within to the unspoken understanding between mother and child, motherhood holds a beauty that transcends words and defies definition. The Silent Strength One of the most remarkable aspects …
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As a Board of director of the Rotaract club of Faculty of law, University of Colombo I eagerlyawaited the opportunity to participate in senehasa nagam project. That hope finally came true with our April visit to Karuna elders’ home in Boralesgamuwa. This month visit especially meaningful time, as we planned to celebrate avurudu, spreading joy and spending quality time with them. As we entered we were warmly greeted with elderly smiles so pure and genuine that they immediately touch our hearts. The peaceful atmosphere …
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When people think about crime and punishment in Sri Lanka, attention often stops at the prison gates. But inside the prisons themselves, a different kind of lawlessness takes place—prison offences committed by inmates already serving their sentences. These offences not only undermine institutional discipline but also obstruct the broader goals of rehabilitation and correction. Prison …
On the 26th of March 2025, the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo visited the Navodaya Special Needs School in Moratuwa marking the completion of yet another monthly visit organized as part of the සෙනහසේනෑගමි initiative. In line with the Club’s vision to create a positive impact on society, this visit not only provided us with an opportunity …
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එක්සත් ජාතීන්ගේ මානව හිමිකම් පද්ධතිය අනුව සිරකරුවෙකු වශයෙන් හඳුන්වන්නේ නීතිමය ක්රියාවලියක් මත නිදහස අහිමි කර ඇති පුද්ගලයෙකු ය. ඔවුන්ගේ බන්ධනය නීතියට යටත්ව සිදුවිය යුතුවේ. එක්සත් ජාතීන්ගේ ම මත්ද්රව්ය හා අපරාධ කාර්යාලයේ UNODC පෙන්වා දෙන්නේ සිරභාරයෙහි ප්රධාන අරමුණු ලෙස,සමාජය ආරක්ෂා කිරීම ,නැවත අපරාධ සිදුකිරීම අවම කිරීමඑම සිරකරුවන් නිදහස් වූ පසු ඔවුන්ගේ සමාජීය ජීවිතය නැවතත් සමාජගත කිරීම …
Sri Lanka, a nation known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and resilient people, is also grappling with a critical issue: poverty. Despite its progress over the years in various sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, poverty remains a persistent challenge that affects a significant portion of the population. In this blog, we …
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Leadership is more than just holding a position of authority—it’s an art that requires vision, strategy, and emotional intelligence. Effective leaders inspire, guide, and empower their teams to achieve common goals while fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Whether you’re leading a startup, a corporate team, or a volunteer group, mastering the art of …
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On the 13th of March, members of the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of Law at the University of Colombo embarked on a meaningful journey to Karuna Elder’s Home in Boralesgamuwa as part of the සෙනහසේ නෑගමි initiative. This visit was more than just a scheduled event; it was an opportunity to spread warmth, share …
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Leadership is an art, a complex tapestry woven from the threads of character, vision, and action. But what truly defines a good leader? While every leader has their unique style, certain characteristics resonate universally, setting apart those who lead effectively from the rest. This article explores the quintessential traits of a good leader and what …
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ආදරේ නම් උත්තම ගණයේ මානුෂීය හැඟීම මෙයයි කියා නිර්වචනයට සමත් වූ උගතෙක්වත්, මහත් වූ ප්රේමණීය ආත්මයක්වත් නැත. එහෙයින්ම දුරාතීතයේ සිටම අදටත් මතුවටත් ආදරය ගැන කවි ලියන්නෝ, අදහස් දක්වන්නෝ දහස් ගණනින් තම තමන් ගේ නිර්මාණයන් ආදරයෙන්ම පුරවනු ඇත .ආදරය යන මානව හද සන්තානයේ හටගන්නා අතිශය සංවේදී හැඟීම් සමුච්චය පිළිබඳව ඔබට මට විවිධ වූ කතා අත්දැකීම් නම් …
As a member of the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo I had the opportunity to participate in the part of the "Senehase Nagam" project. It was our January monthly visit to a special education school , and it turned out to be an incredibly rewarding and eye-opening experience. This visit not …
Our most recent visit to Karuna Elders Home was an unforgettable experience, filled with joy, learning, and heartfelt connections. Arriving in the afternoon, we were greeted warmly by the residents and the incredibly kind staff that we met the previous time we visited. Recalling the last time we spent with the residents added a layer …
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This year’s Children’s Day celebration was truly special as we had the privilege of visiting the wonderful children at Shilpa Child Development Centre as the October month visit of project Senehase Nagam. The day was filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments, as we shared a day full of games, songs, stories, and love. The …
කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ නීති පීඨයේ Rotaract සමාජයේ සාමාජිකයෙකු වශයෙන් මා හට පසුගිය දිනයකදී "සෙනහසේ නෑගම්" යන ව්යාපෘතිය යටතේ ප්රථම වරට බොරලැස්ගමුව කරුණා වැඩිහිටි නිවාසයට ගොස් සෙනහසින් යුතුව එහි වැඩිහිටියන් සමඟ සතුටු සාමීචියේ යෙදෙමින් ඔවුන් සමග හෝරා තුනකට ආසන්න කාලයක් පිළිසඳරේ යෙදෙන්නට අවකාශ ලැබීම සතුටට කරුණකි . මීට ප්රථමයෙන් වැඩිහිටි නිවාස වෙත ගොස් තිබුණද විශ්වවිද්යාල දිවියේ ප්රථම …
The Birth of a baby is a miraculous and exciting thing. But this may result in something that women do not expect, and that is Postpartum Depression! Postpartum depression or PPD, is a mood disorder that affects a woman after giving birth to a child. It is considered as a medical condition that affects many …
'சிறுதுளி பெருவெள்ளம்’ என்னும் பழமொழி நமக்கு எதனை உணர்த்துகிறது? சிறுசிறு முயற்சிகள் பெரிய சாதனைகளுக்கு காரணமாகின்றன என்ற உண்மையினைக்காட்டி நிற்கின்றது. சிறுதுளிகள் பெருவெள்ளமாவது போலச் சிறுகச் சிறுகச் சேமித்து வந்தால் அது நாளடைவில் பெரும் செல்வமாகும் என்ற உண்மையையும் இப் பழமொழி நமக்குப் புலப்படுத்துகிறது.நம் வாழ்க்கையானது இன்று பணத்தை மையமாகக் கொண்டே சுழல்கிறது. நம் அன்றாட வாழ்வில் இதனைக் கண்கூடாகக் காண்கிறோம். அதனால் தான் ‘பணம் இல்லாதவன் பிணம்’ என்பார்கள். பணத்தின் அருமை கருதியே ‘பணம் பத்தும் …
පුද්ගල පෞරුෂත්වය හා සන්නිවේදන පිළිබද විමසන කල්හි පළමුව පුද්ගල පෞරුෂත්වය හා සන්නිවේදනය අර්ථකථනය කොට සිටිම වැදගත්ය.පුද්ගල පෞරුෂත්වය අර්ථකථනය කල හැකි සරලම වු නිර්වචනය පුද්ගයෙකු බාහිර සමාජය ට පෙනේන හො එම සමාජය විසින් ඔහු හෝ ඇය දකින ආකාරයයි .සන්නිවේදනය වනාහි තමන් සමග හා අනන්යයන් අතර වන්නා වු අදහස්, තොරතුරු හුවමාරුව යි.මේතැන් පටන් පුද්ගල පෞරුෂත්වය සන්නිවේදන ය …
Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law University of Colombo 