ProjectsSenehasaObjective: The objective of “Senehasa” is to address nutritional deficiencies among vulnerable groups by providing dry ration packs to low-income families and pregnant mothers in need. Location: Maternity Clinic on Pamunuwa Devala RoadBeneficiaries: This initiative benefits low-income families and pregnant mothers who lack proper nutrition, particularly those residing in the vicinity of the Maternity Clinic on Pamunuwa Devala Road. Additionally: Provided plants to the families and leaflets on cancer, diabetes and vision related materials. We had the honour and presence of our District Global Service Team Coordinator Lion Manoj Gallage and other officials of our Lions Club. #Senehasa #NutritionForAll #CommunitySupport #HealthyStart #MaternityCare #PregnancySupport #FoodSecurity #Empowerment #SocialGood #GiveBack #SupportingFamilies #HealthyLiving #HumanitarianEffortsLions 306C1Lions Clubs International... Read more...Environment Project: PET Collection Bin!Objective: Our aim was to fabricate a plastic bottle collection bin and place it on the premises of the University of Colombo for recycling purposes, marking a significant step in our environmental service initiatives. Joint Effort: This endeavor was conducted in collaboration with our Lions Club and Leo Club of University of Colombo, reflecting the power of teamwork in driving positive change. Project Handover Highlights: We were honored to have esteemed guests join us for the project handover ceremony, including Lion Indika Gomes, the District Chairman for Environment Projects; Prof. H M Nihal Hennayake, the Dean of Faculty of Management and Finance; Lion Manoj Gallage, the District GST Coordinator and Leo Thimira Uyanhewage, the Leo District President. Many other officials from both the Lions Club and Leo Club were present.Together, let’s continue making a difference for a cleaner, greener future! #PETCollectionBin #EnvironmentalInitiative #TeamWork #CommunityService #LionsGoGreenLions 306C1Lions Clubs International... Read more...Together, we’re making a difference!Gratitude in Action: Our Lions Club embarked on a heartwarming service project, collecting used clothes from our generous members and friends. With unity and kindness, we gathered these donations and teamed up with Cleanmatic, a dedicated laundry service provider, to wash and pack the clothes, ensuring they look fresh and brand new. A special thanks to all who joined hands with us in this endeavor, and a heartfelt appreciation to Cleanamatic for their invaluable contribution. Together, we’re making a difference! #service #project #progress #cleanamatic #gncl #lionsclubinternational... Read more...Major service project for the National Cancer Institute in Maharagama (Apeksha Hospital)We take immense pride in the recent initiative undertaken at the National Cancer Institute in Maharagama (Apeksha Hospital) where our passionate members from the Lions Club played a pivotal role. On the 27th of October, amidst the esteemed presence of the District Governor and other dignitaries, our dedicated members wholeheartedly contributed to a major service project aimed at supporting the patients. Their unwavering support and commitment were instrumental in ensuring the success of this endeavor. Together, we provided essential resources such as Air Conditioners, medication, Stationery, Books, fruits, and biscuits, valued at approximately Rs. 700,000/-. These contributions aimed to significantly alleviate the challenges faced by the patients, enhancing their comfort during their treatment journey. We extend our deepest appreciation to our devoted Lions Club members whose invaluable assistance and compassionate spirit truly made a difference. Their proactive involvement reflects our collective dedication to serving our community and making a positive impact in the lives of those in need. #GNCL#LionsClubsInternational#Lions306C1#306C1#Cancer#hungerrelief... Read more...Lions “Erabadu Wasanthaya 2023”Lions District 306 C1 organized “Lions Erabadu Wasanthaya 2023” on 8th April 2023 at Ape Gama Battaramulla. It was a memorable moment for those who participated in various competitions, engaged in all activities, and supported the organizing committee to make the festival colorful.Here are some achievements of our GNCL members, 1. ‘Singithi Awurudu Kumariya’ – 2nd Place – Rehansa Perera – ( Daughter of Lion Savini Gurusinghe and Lion Gayan Perera) 2. ‘Awurudu Kumaraya’ – 2nd Place – Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka MAF 3. ‘Awurudu Kumariya’ – 1st Place – Lion Upuli Chathurika #celebrating#newyear#aurudu#lions#district306c1#gncl#SriLanka... Read more...Prevention of Road AccidentsA joint service project in conjunction with 6 clubs in Zone 3 of Region 2 of Lions District 306C1 was organized under the District Governors Special Program ‘Prevention of Road Accidents’. The project consisted of fabrication and Installation of an Information signage at the Gothatuwa Vidyalaya. Handing over of the signage was held on Friday, March 24th 2023. Zone Chairman Lion Savini Gurusinghe MAF as Chief Guest and OIC – Gothatuwa Police Station as Guest of Honour graced this project. #road #accident #GNCL #LionsClubInternational... Read more...Replace the Name Board for the Madinnagoda Sub-Post OfficeLions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo organized another remarkable service project to replace the name board for the Madinnagoda sub post office as the existing name board was damaged. The Service team of GNCL replaced this name board and handed it over on the 30th March 2023 in the presence of their Zone Chairman Lion Savini Gurusinghe Perera MAF. Project Chairman Lion Sameera Amaratunga #board #postoffice #replacement #GNCL #LionsClubInternational... Read more...Rebuild Mother LankaAn innovative project by L/C of GNCL under the project category “Rebuild Mother Lanka” to print and distribute imagery of Sri Lanka to boost tourism in the form of car stickers. These car stickers are being distributed among Sri Lankans living overseas to be displayed on their vehicles to promote tourism to Sri Lanka. #visitsrilanka #GNCL #LionsClubInternational... Read more...Donated two directional signage to the Infectious Diseases Hospital in IDHLions club of GNCL donated two directional signage to the Infectious Diseases Hospital in IDH to be installed at Aggona junction and IDH junction at the request of the hospital, 3 years ago. However, as this signage was damaged over time, and wasn’t serving their purpose, L/C GNCL refurbished this signage and handed over to the public once again. We were honored to have present Zone Chairman Lion Savini Gurusinghe MAF together with OIC of Gothatuwa Police Station, Senior Additional Cabinet Secretary Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe MJF MAF JP, DCL Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka MAF, President of Lions Club of GNCL Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe MAF, President of Lions Club of Gothatuwa DLeoz Lion Kanchuka Punarjith , President of Lions Club of Kotikawatta Centennial Lion Madhawa Prasanna and Member of Lions Club of Kotikawatta Lion Janaka Palinda for the handing over ceremony held on 24th March 2023. #imagebuilding #idhhospital #GNCL #LionsClubInternational... Read more...Provided much-needed Educational MaterialsUnder the leadership of Lion Amila Perera a project was organized to lend a helping hand to the child of a low-income family, who’s sole income earner – the father has become a terminally ill cancer patient and can no longer support the family. Lions Club of GNCL provided much-needed educational material to this child including uniform materials, school shoes, and additional monetary contributions to purchase necessary school materials.We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the generosity of the main project contributor, Lion Teshan Dilanka #help #WeServe #gncl #LionsClubInternational... Read more...Gift a PlantIn commemoration of the visit of Lions Clubs International President to Sri Lanka, Lions of GNCL continued “Gift a Plant” tradition to honor IP Lion Brian E Sheehan and his gracious Lion Lady Lori. These bottled plants were also gifted to Past International President Lion Mahenda Amarasooriya, District Governor District 306C1 Lion Gamini Kumarasinghe and other Cabinet Officers and Regional Officers who were present on that day. #ipvisit #giftaplant #LionsClubInternational #GNCL #project... Read more...“Hisata Sewanak 2022”In commemoration of the visit of Lions Clubs International President to Sri Lanka, Lions of GNCL are assisting a family to repair their home which was ravaged by a fire by donating the necessary funds and materials for the electrical wiring, painting and roofing of the house. The project was held on 9th December 2022 at the Galle Face Ground. GNCL is looking forward to visit this house after renovation and provide further assistance needed during coming month. #ipvisit #home #weserve #lions #district306c1 #gncl... Read more...“Liya Saviya 2022” GNCL Ladies Signature ProjectIn commemoration of the visit of Lions Clubs International President to Sri Lanka, Lions of GNCL donated essential equipment for the upliftment of a home-based food business which is solely supporting a household consisting of 3 children all under the age of 12 years who have been severely affected by the economic crisis. The donation included a pressure cooker, an electric coconut scraper and other utensils which will allow them to expand their business. #liyasaviya2022 #internationalpresidentvisit #women #empowerment #weserve... Read more...Annual Lions International Peace Poster ContestThe Annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest has been renewed for the Lionistic Year 2022/2023, and was implemented in concert with District Governor’s Theme: “Our Country, Our Future”. Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo and Lions Club of Kotikawatta Centennial clubs of Region 2 Zone 3 jointly organized this peace poster contest on October 30th 2022 with the children at Sri Nawaloka Daham Pasala, Sedawatta. This project was organized strictly in accordance with the contest rules and regulations imposed by Lions Clubs International. Chief Guest for this occasion was Lion Tharanga Lokuumagiliya MJF PMAF – Region Chairman Region 2 and Lion Janaka Ishan – DG’s program coordinator “Our Country Our Future” participated as the Guest of Honor. #peaceposter #GNCL #KC #district306c1 #LionsClubInternational... Read more...“Paraunu Mal”A Book Donation project “Paraunu Mal” was organized by the DLeoz Branch club members of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo on Sunday, 30th October 2022 at Sri Shakyasinharamaya dhamma school, Thalangama North. There are 50 children studying at this dhamma school and our Lions could donate Books and stationaries for all of them. Region Chairman Lion Tharanga Lokuumagiliya MJF MAF, Region GLT/Advisor of the Branch Club Lion Sagara Gunawardana, GNCL President Lion Sanuri Gurusinghe MAF and members of Lions Club of GNCL and Dleoz branch club members attended to grace this project. #education #project #WeServe #dleoz #gncl #district306c1 #LionsClubInternational... Read more...Youth Development ProjectLions Club of GNCL under the theme ‘Youth Development’ were able to help a youth club called “Hawkes” established in the area of Kadjugahawatta, Gothatuwa. As per a request made by the President of this youth club, we donated a brand-new Football and a Volleyball. Lion Sameera Amarathunga, a member of Lions Club of GNCL contributed for this effort.... Read more...Awareness Programme of Childhood Cancer – “Nirogi Hetak 2022”“නිරෝගී හෙටක් 2022” a Multi-Service Health Camp was organized jointly by Lion Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was on Saturday, 22nd October 2022 covering Lions International 5 Global Causes – Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment and many more services together with Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town, Region 2, Zone 3. Under the International Theme Childhood Cancer, Lions Club of GNCL managed to conduct an awareness session through a multimedia presentation. This presentation elaborates on the salient points that are related to symptoms and overcoming of Childhood Cancer.... Read more...Relieving Hunger – “Nirogi Hetak 2022”“නිරෝගී හෙටක් 2022” a Multi-Service Health Camp was organized jointly by Lion Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was on Saturday, 22nd October 2022 covering Lions International 5 Global Causes – Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment and many more services together with Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town, Region 2, Zone 3. We, Lions club of GNT and GNCL under the International theme Hunger, provided food and drinks for all the participants visited the temple. Also provided meal packs for blood donors, breakfast and lunch for all the resource persons and guests. For this effort, support was extended by both the clubs and also the Leos of Kolonnawa.... Read more...Diabetes Camp – “Nirogi Hetak 2022”“නිරෝගී හෙටක් 2022” a Multi-Service Health Camp was organized jointly by Lion Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was on Saturday, 22nd October 2022 covering Lions International 5 Global Causes – Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment and many more services together with Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town, Region 2, Zone 3. A free Diabetes check up was conducted by the L/C of Gothatuwa New Town together with National Institute of Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH). PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayaka lead this project. All the Doctors and Nurses of IDH provided their generous contribution towards this worthy cause.... Read more...Blood Donation Camp – “Nirogi Hetak 2022“නිරෝගී හෙටක් 2022” a Multi-Service Health Camp was organized jointly by Lion Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was on Saturday, 22nd October 2022 covering Lions International 5 Global Causes – Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment and many more services together with Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town, Region 2, Zone 3. A blood donation camp was organized by the L/C of Gothatuwa New Town affiliating with Sri Jayawardanapura General Hospital. More than 70 blood donors volunteered to donate blood on this day. Lady Lion Upulkanthi, Member of L/C of Gothatuwa New Town took the initiative for this valuable attempt.... Read more...Donation of Spectacles – “Nirogi Hetak 2022”“නිරෝගී හෙටක් 2022” a Multi-Service Health Camp was organized jointly by Lion Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was on Saturday, 22nd October 2022 covering Lions International 5 Global Causes – Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment and many more services together with Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town, Region 2, Zone 3. 180 nos of spectacles were donated to people who were in need and an eye screening program was conducted for the people in Gothatuwa area. Project Chairman of this worthy cause was Lion Teshan Dilanka of Lions Club of GNCL. #vision#GNCL#LionsClubInternational... Read more...‘Let’s Cultivate” – “Nirogi Hetak 2022”“නිරෝගී හෙටක් 2022” a Multi-Service Health Camp was organized jointly by Lion Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was on Saturday, 22nd October 2022 covering Lions International 5 Global Causes – Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment and many more services together with Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town, Region 2, Zone 3. Under the International theme Environment and District Theme ‘Lets Cultivate,” we distributed 130 nos of plants for all the guests from Lions District arrived to the Opening Ceremony of the health camp and we could distribute plants for all the blood donors as a gift. Lion Suranga of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo was the project chairman of this effort. #environment#LionsClubInternational#GNCL... Read more...“Nirogi Hetak 2022” The Inaugural CeremonyThe Inaugural Ceremony of the Joint multi-service health camp “Nirogi Hetak 2022” conducted by the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Gothatuwa New Century Leo, Region 2 Zone 3 held on Saturday, 22nd October 2022 at Gothatuwa Kande Viharaya with the participation of below distinguished guests. 1. Chief Guest – District Governor Lion Gamini Kumarasinghe MJF PMAF 2. 1st Vice District Governor – Lion Panthaka Dabare PMJF PMAF 3. 2nd Vice District Governor – Lion Saman Jinadasa MJF MAF 4. Past District Governor – Lion Kassapa Mahendra de SIlva PMJF PMAF JP 5. Past District Governor – Lion Kusum Sandanayaka MJF PMAF JP 6. Cabinet Secretary – Lion Samitha Mapalagama PMJF MAF JP 7. Cabinet Treasurer – Lion Mahesh Boralugoda PMJF MAF JP 8. Senior Additional Cabinet Secretary – Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe MJF MAF JP 9. District GST Coordinator – Lion Heshan Padukka PMJF MAF 10. District GST – Sector A – Lion Manoj Gallage MJF MAF 11. Cabinet Officer – Lion Widarshana Pathirana 12. Cabinet Officer – Lion Dheegayu Amarasinghe 13. District Chairman for Leos – Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka MAF 14. Region Chairman Region 2- Lion Tharanga Lokuumagiliya MJF MAF 15. Region Secretary – Lion Nirmala Wasanthi 16. Region GST – Lion Upul Athapaththu 17. Region GLT – Lion Sagara Gunawardana 18. Zone Chairman – Zone 3 – Lion Savini Gurusinghe MAF 19. Zone Chairman – Zone 1 – Lion Asela de Silva 20. Gothatuwa Police OIC – Mr Arosha Wijesooriya This is a massive project continuously conducted by these clubs every year. Donations and Sponsorships for the next year program are mostly welcome. #nirogihetak#multiserviceproject#GNCL#WeServe#LionsClubInternational... Read more...“Yakada Sith”Gothatuwa New Century DLeoz Branch Club organized it’s first Service project “Yakada Sith” on the 7th October 2022 at the Victoria Elders Home, Rajagiriya with the participation of several key Lions officers. This project was organized under the Elders Care category and DLeoz members managed to fulfill many needs of the residents at the Victoria Elder’s Home as below. Services provided; 1. Evening tea with a snack for 180 elders 2. Donation of cleaning liquids 3. Donation of Bidet Showers 4. Other financial contributions as per request by the orphanage #elderscare#hunger#charity#dleoz#gncl#district306c1#LionsClubInternational... Read more...Pipena Kekulu 2022 “පිපෙන කැකුළු 2022”In commemoration of World Children’s Day in the Month of October, Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo conducted a remarkable multi-service project “පිපෙන කැකුළු 2022”. This project was held on Wednesday, 5th October 2022 at the Alakoladeniya Kanishta Vidyalaya, Kurunegala which has about 128 children who are from low-income earning family backgrounds. Donations and Contributions from Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo Donation of a Desktop Computer Donation of Library Books, Educational Books and activity books Food for all the students and teachers (Cakes and Soft Drinks) Provided stationary for the administrative office of the school Distributed leaflets on Childhood Cancer Awareness and Diabetes Chief Guest – Region Chairman Region 2 Lion Tharanga Lokuumagilya MJF MAF Special Guest –Zone Chairman Zone 3 Lion Savini Gurusinghe MAF #WorldChildrensDay#pipenakekulu#GNCL#district306c1#LionsClubInternational... Read more...“Diwiyata Sawiyak” 2022Relieving Hunger being one of the five Global focus points of the Lions International and taking into account the impending food shortage in Sri Lanka in the current economic crisis, we Lions of L/C of GNCL organized a donation of Dry Ration packs to low income families who have been most affected during this time.With the aid of the grama sevaka and priests of temples in the area 30 families were selected and each were donated a Dry Ration pack worth of over Rs 6,500/- consisting of Rice, Dhal, Onions, Potatoes, flour, tea, spices, coconuts etc. This project was successful due to the kind donations by the members of the lions club, sponsors, other lions and all other donors. #hungerrelief #dryrations #CRISIS #SriLanka #GNCL #lionsclubinternational #weserve... Read more...“Let’s Cultivate”We carried out another successful project under one of District Governor’s theme categories “Let’s Cultivate”. We donated funds to initially buy fertilizer, soil and seeds to plant chilies in a land in Kotikawatte, Weliwala area. This project was organized and funded by our own Lion @sameera_amarathunga_ on 8th May 2022.#letscultivate#SriLanka#GNCL#LionsClubsInternational... Read more...“Nanasa Pubudamu”“Nanasa Pubudamu” a project organized jointly with Youths’ Forum, Pamunuwa was another successful project completed by the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo. We printed English Workbooks for about 75 Grade 1-5 low-income level families students whose English education was affected due to CoVid 19 pandemic around the Pamunuwa area.... Read more...Nethsarana Eye HospitalLions District 306C1 main project for this year is “Nethsarana Eye Hospital”. We, Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo got the opportunity to develop the official website for this worthy project of the Lions District. Our own member Lion Sagara Gunawardana of Saga Group and our club together sponsored this project and it was successfully completed and launched in the month of January. Our club was able to contribute more than Rs.500,000/- for this worthy project. We would like to thank our members for their valuable contribution to this project and also would like to invite all our donors who supported us all these years to support this project through contributions.... Read more...“Sadaham Aruna” multi-service project“Sadaham Aruna” multi-service project was held on Monday, 17th January 2022 (Poya day) at 6.00 pm at Samanabedda Raja Maha Viharaya සමණබැද්ද රාජමහා විහාරය , Hanwella. On this day, we donated a Dharmasanaya for the temple, distributed 100 Dhamma books for temple visitors, and held “Aloka Poojawa” and “Atawisi Poojawa”. Also, we were able to donate a set of crutches for a disabled needy person on this day. We were greatly honored to have the presence of District Governor, Lion Amal Pussallage, 1st Vice Governor, Lion Gamini Kumarasinghe, Cabinet Secretary, Dr Lion Priyangi Samarawickrama, Region chairman, Region 2A, Lion Manoj Gallage, and his gracious Lion Lady Deepani Gallage, Zone Chairman, Zone 1, Region 2A, Dhanushka Sandanayake and the Regional Team of Region 2A and the members of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo for this project.... Read more...Celebration of a life of service of PIP Lion Mahendra AmarasuriyaRegion 2A successfully completed another Multi Service Project together with all 8 clubs in the region on 20th Dec 2020 at Mulleriyawa Hospital phase 02 and Sri Abinawaramaya Temple, Himbutana for the celebration of a life of service of PIP Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya, 16th to 20th December as the Lions Service Week. It covered all 5 global causes by LCI * Relieving Hunger – Donated biscuits, cake, tea, sugar, samaposha for mentally disabled patients ward * Protect Environment – Donated fruit plants to plant at hospital premises. * Awareness and protection of Diabetes – Donated a diabetes screening machine to the hospital and donated diabetes awareness leaflets to the hospital to distribute among the visitors * Awareness and protection of childhood cancer – Donated awareness leaflets to the hospital to distribute among the visitors * Improvement of Vision Care – Donated spectacles to elders at Sri Abinawaramaya temple, Himutana.... Read more...Birthday Celebration of the International President Lion IP. Douglas X. Alexander – 02Region 2A, District 306 C1 served another 100 persons by distributing lunch in honor of the birthday of the International President Lion IP. Douglas X. Alexander . Distribution of lunch packs was organized at Amalsenadilankara Gama, Mirihana and it was conducted with the presence of District Governor, District 306 C1 Lion Amal Nishantha Pussallage @pussallag , Region Chairman Lion Manoj Gallage, Zone Chairman Z1 Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka @dhanushka2014 , Zone Chairman Z2 Lion Neel Rohan together with the Regional Team and all Lions Clubs of Region 2A.... Read more...Birthday Celebration of the International President Lion IP. Douglas X. Alexander – 01Region 2A, District 306 C1 served 100 persons by distributing breakfast in honor of the birthday of the International President Lion IP. Douglas X. Alexander . Distribution of breakfast was organized at Amalsenadilankara Gama, Mirihana and it was conducted with the presence of District GST Lion Mahesh Boralugoda, Region Chairman Lion Manoj Gallage, Zone Chairman Z1 Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka, Zone Chairman Z2 Lion Neel Rohan together with the Regional Team and all Lions Clubs of Region 2A.... Read more...Regional Multi-Service ProjectRegion 2A successfully completed a regional multi-service project together with all 8 Lions Clubs in the region on 5th Dec 2021. It covered all 5 global causes by LCI and 7 District Governor’s Service projects. * Vision – Eye screening and donation of spectacles * Environment – Distribution of 100Nos plants * Diabetes – Screening of diabetes and distribution of awareness leaflets * Cancer Awareness – Distribution of cancer awareness leaflets * Reliving Hunger – Distribution of snacks and milk packets * Blood Donation Program* Mother & Child Care – Distribution of stationery for New year for selected needy children * Elders Care- Distribution of Towels and Bedsheets * Awareness Programs on Covid Pandemic- Distribution of Mask and Sanitizer * Lions Image Building- Donation of Directional Signs and Name Boards * Dhamma Education-Distribution of Dhamma Books * Healthy Life Style- Distribution of leaflets... Read more...Distributed essential baby items and dry rations packs for 20 low-income pregnant mothersWe are glad to announce that members of Lion Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo jointly with Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town successfully completed another service project. We distributed essential baby items and dry rations packs for 20 low income pregnant mothers in the areas of Gothatuwa, Kotikawatte and Angoda on Tuesday, 28th September 2021 at Central Dispensary, Angoda.We are greatly appreciated to have the presence of PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayaka, Senior Additional Cabinet Secretary Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe, District GST Lion Mahesh Boralugoda, Region Chairman, Region 2A, Lion Manoj Gallage, Region Secretary, Region 2A, Lion Sagara Gunawardana, Region GST, Lion Athula Perera and Zone Chairman, Zone 1, Region 2A, Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka at this special event. We are also thankful to members from both GNCL and GNT clubs participated the event during this pandemic period.Special thanks to Dr. Sanjeewani Amiyangoda, Dietician Nutritionist for coordination of the project and Dr A B Bhagya, Medical Officer in Charge of Central Dispensary, Angoda for arrangements and support rendered at the location.#gncl #hungerrelief #lionsclubsinternational.... Read more...Directional Signage for National Institute of Infectious Diseases – IDH HospitalWe identified the need for replacement of existing directional board for very well known hospital in Gothatuwa area which is the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, also known as IDH Hospital. The existing directional board was badly damaged and not in proper condition to serve the purpose of giving directions. Initially two locations were identified to be replaced; 1. IDH Junction 2. Aggona Junction With inquiry to Director of the Hospital it was found the existing directional board wordings were incorrect and this too was one positive need to replace with a new board immediately. Last year we could replace the directional board in IDH Junction successfully with the presence of las year District Governor and Region Chairman. This year Lion Dileka de Silva and Lion Aloka de Silva has arranged another 2 boards to be replaced sponsored by Sign-Tech Advertising in Aggona Junction. We are grateful to have District Governor 306 C1 Lion Amal Pusallage together with PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayake, District GST Lion Mahesh Boralugoda, Region Chairman Region 2A Lion Manoj Gallage, Zone Chairman, Zone 1, Region 2A Lion Dhanushka Sandanayake and Regional Secretary, Region 2A, Lion Sagara Gunawardana to declare open the new directional signage for IDH Hospital on 18th September 2021.... Read more...Planted 10 coconut plants and 5 fruit plants at Kande Viharaya, GothatuwaWe, members of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo successfully organized another tree planting project on Sunday, 4th of July 2021 at Kande Viharaya, Gothatuwa.We planted 10 coconut plants and 5 fruit plants at the temple premises.Region Chairman, Region 2A, Lion Manoj Gallage joined with us as the Chief Guest of this Project.Zone Chairman, Zone 1, Region 2A, Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka and Regional Secretary, Region 2A, Lion Sagara Gunawadana also participated the project.... Read more...Donated 100 PPE kits to Divisional Secretariat – DompeWe, members of the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo successfully completed another project today, on 19th June 2021. We donated 100 PPE kits to Divisional Secretariat – Dompe for the use of Development Officers and Gramasewaka Officers when they are on duty.... Read more...Distributed the dry ration packs for most affected families due to recent floodThe Lions Districts has received disaster relief grant of USD $10,000/- from the Lions International through its Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) This LCIF grant will be fully focused on helping out the recent flood victims in different areas by preparing and distributing dry rations. Many Lions Clubs in different geographical areas have come forward to collect dry rations and distribute them to most needed areas. We, members of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo also received 100 numbers of dry ration packs from the Lions District 306C1 to distribute among the needy families. The pack included daily essentials such as rice, dhal, flour, sugar, tea, panadol, water bottles etc. Our members selected most affected families due to recent flood and collectively distributed the dry ration packs to them during the last 3 days. Out of them most were distributed to Hanwella, Kotikawatte and Angoda areas.... Read more...Provided 155 cooked meal packets to flood-affected community around Weliwala, KotikawatteWe, members of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo, provided 155 cooked meal packets to flood-affected community around Weliwala, Kotikawatte area.... Read more...Donation of Musical Instruments and School Shoes to Mahawelipura Vidyalaya – KantaleWe donated many musical instruments such as Box Guitar, Tabla, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Organ, Melodica etc and donated 30 Nos. shoes for the most needed children to the selected school of Mahawelipura Vidhyalaya – Kantale. Project Chairman : Lion Sameera Amaratunga... Read more...Multi Service Project 06Lions Clubs International – District 306 C1 under the flagship of Region 2 – Multi Service Project 06 -Donation of Cabinets to Apeksha Hospital,Maharagama to celebrating World Cancer Day on 15th February... Read more...Multi Service Project 05Lions Clubs International – District 306 C1 under the flagship of Region 2 – Multi Service Project 05 – Diabetes Awareness Vehicle ParadeRoute:Lions Activity Center,Battaramulla to Kotikawatta Junction... Read more...Multi Service Project 04Lions Clubs International – District 306 C1 under the flagship of Region 2 – Multi Service Project 04 – Blood Donation Program at Kanda Viharaya, IDH... Read more...Multi Service Project 03Lions Clubs International – District 306 C1, Sri Lanka under the flagship of Region 2 – Multi Service Project 03 – Eye Screening and Donation of Spectacles... Read more...Multi Service Project – 02Lions Clubs International – District 306 C1, Sri Lanka – under the flagship of Region 2 – Multi Service Project – 02 – Donation of Dry Rations to Low Income Families at Nagarukkaraamaya Temple, Kotikawatta... Read more...Multi Service Project – 01Lions Clubs International – District 306 C1, Sri Lanka – under the flagship of Region 2 – Multi Service Project – 01 – Donation of Sanitizer / Face Mask/PP Kits /Face Shield /Antiseptic liquid bottles to 16 Police Stations in the Mirihana Police Division,Nugegoda.... Read more...Gifting of Plants – Lets Give a Plant as a GiftProject initiated on our very first club event for 2020/2021 the 3rd Annual Installation Ceremony. Project initiative is under the LCI global causes -Environment. Project title “Lets give a Plant as a Gift”. Our club will gift a plant to each guest invited for our meetings and events which they will accept and plant in any area they wish. With this initiation, any other lions and leo clubs can purchase our plants for gifting purpose which are very well wrapped and made attractive and appealing as a gift. We are offering exclusively for lions and leos at a special rate of Rs.500.00 each. Thereafter, at all our special events our club gift plants to special guests. Project Chairman : Lion Suranga GunasekaraDate : Continuous Project... Read more...Launch of Lions Club T-ShirtDesigning and Launching of Lions Club T-Shirt for club members which include club name and LCI logo branding. This will provide a very effective public image about lions clubs and specially about our own lions club which will create an identity among the public and external community. Project Chairman : Lion Sagara GunawardanaDate : 12.09.2020... Read more...Session on Marketing StrategiesUnder the “Oba Wenuwen Api” District Governors Special Projects, we conducted a 10 minutes session on how Marketing Strategies can be applied to social service activities of Lions Clubs specially in promoting and spreading the awareness of Lions activities. This was conducted by our very own member Lion Sudheera Bandara who is an expert in Marketing feild for long years. This session was conducted during our club monthly meeting for October and Region Chairman’s visit which was held online. Project Chairman : Lion Sudheera BandaraDate : 25.10.2020... Read more...Session on Social Media MarketingUnder the “Oba Wenuwen Api” District Governor’s Special Projects, we conducted a 10 minutes presentation of how social media marketing can be applied effectively for social services like Lions Clubs. This was conducted by one of our very own Lion who and is an expert in the area of social media and digital marketing Lion Gayathri. This session was conducted during our club monthly meeting of August 2020 and Appreciation of Lion Ladies. Project Chairman : Lion Gayathri SeneviratneDate : 28.08.2020... Read more...Session on Gardening and Importance of Tree PlantingUnder DG Program “Oba Wenuwan Api” our very own Lion Suranga conducted a 10 minutes session on Gardening and Importance of Tree Planting and How it Positively Benefit us during our lifetime. Project Chairman : Lion Suranga GunasekaraDate : 27.09.2020... Read more...Providing meals and dry ration for sermans at Galkanda Purana Viharaya EppawalaProvided a meal and sweets for monks at Galkanda Purana Viharaya,Eppawela, Sri Lanka (a temple located in a rural area – in Anuradhapura District). Major service was renovating and restoring the water well at this very temple and as a lions club we planned to provide a meal and donate sweets specially for the 50 little monks aged 5-15 years of age and others 115 monks. Project Chairman : Lion Sameera AmarathungaDate : 01.10.2020... Read more...Water Well Renovation and Restoration at Galkanda Purana Viharaya, EppawelaRenovated and restored a water well for general purpose use at Galkanda Purana Viharaya, Eppawela, SriLanka (a temple located in a rural area – in Anuradhapura District). This area is well known for its lack of essential daily need which is water, a scarce resource for all people living in this district. Once completion of the restoration of water well this will be benefited by 165 monks living in the temple as well as 300+ families residing in the surrounding area of the temple. Project Chairman : Lion Sameera AmarathungaDate : 01.10.2020... Read more...Design, Construction of Safe House and Installation of Water Purification PlantWe, Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo together with the Sampath Bank PLC donated a water purification plant as a community service project for the benefit of school children in Vidhu Aruna Maha Vidyala, Nochchiyagama, Anuradhapura. The Project involved design, construction of safe house and installation of water purification plant. This Community project will benefit 300 children and 20 teachers in the above mentioned rural school as water in the school is not in a consumption status and every child brings required water for the day from their homes or purchase water bottles. The Opening Ceremony and Handing over happened on 1st October 2020 while Celebrating the World Children’s Day * Chief Guest * Past District Governor, Lion Kassapa Mahendra De Silva and Lion Lady Lion Upul Kanthi * Special Guest * Sampath Bank Head of Strategic Planning Department * Special Guest * Past District Governor, Lion Kusum Sandanayaka and Lion Lady Lion Chandani Also we donated and distributed 300 Children Water Bottles and provided Project Chairman : Lion Savini Gurusinghe Date : 01.10.2020... Read more...Erection of Directional Signage for National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH Hospital)Erection of Directional Signage for National Institute of Infectious Diseases or better known as IDH Hospital. The directional signage was erected at both IDH Junction and Aggona Junction as the need was identified in these two locations. Existing signage were badly damaged and not in proper condition to serve the purpose of giving directions. We are grateful to have District Governor 306 C1 Lion Chethiya Paranathanthree together with Region Chairman Region 2 Lion Thusitha Ranasinghe and Additional Cabinet Secretary Lion Jayasiri Andaraweera to declare open the new directional signage for IDH Hospital. Project Chairman : Lion Aloka De SilvaDate : 12.09.2020... Read more...Helping Hand for Electricity Service ConnectionOn Saturday, 12th September during the multi-service project day at Gothatuwa Paramitha Viharaya, an elderly woman approached us and made a humble request to aid her financially to obtain electricity service connection for her home. She provided all documents from Lanka Electricity Company (Pvt) Ltd (LECO) including the estimate for service connection. She was in need of further contribution to receive the electricity connection as the rest of the money was already collected. LC Gothatuwa New Century Leo decided to help her and donated money. It was grateful to have our District GAT Leader Lion Panthaka Dabare also contribute to such cause. Project Chairman : Lion Sagara GunawardanaDate : 12.09.2020... Read more...Multi Service Project (LC Gothatuwa New Town & LC Gothatuwa New Century Leo)A Multi Service Project organised by Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town and Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo (Region 2, Zone 1) covering Lions International 4 Global Causes – Diabetes, Vision, Hunger,Environment and many more services. Blood Donation Camp (LC Gothatuwa New Town) The blood bank doctors and nurses mobilized to project site with needed beds and medical equipment which was quickly setup for operations to begin.All blood donors were given a proper meal and gift items such as a mug, a plant and a decorative steel bucket in return of their great service. We received 80 blood donors during the blood camp and it was very successful. All of the donors were given priority who wish to get services of full body check up, eye testing and spectacles. Diabetes Screening ( LC Gothatuwa New Town) Diabetes screening including full body check-up (BMI) was conducted by Nawaloka Hospital Doctors and Nurses at the project site. Patients who needed further consultation was given advice and prescriptions. Nearly 200 people in various age groups were screened during the session. Nethsuwa 2020, Eye Screening and Donation of Spectacles ( LC of Gothatuwa New Century Leo) under the theme Global Vision Improvement where we organized an eye screening camp for 300+ people and donated 300 Nos. spectacles. During the screening we identified people who needed cataract surgery and they were recorded for future purpose of arranging their surgery. Donation of Body Organs after death(LC of Gothatuwa New Town) We also organized a registration stall for individuals willing to donate their body organs after death. Applications collected from the Sri Lanka EyeSociety filled and the proceedings were done by us. Over 90+ donors volunteered for this once in a life time service. A snack for the General Public (LC of Gothatuwa New Town and LC of Gothatuwa New Century Leo) we distributed milk packets and fish buns for all the general public who attended the health camp in need of receiving the services provided by us on the day. Cataract Surgeries ( LC Gothatuwa New Town) The identified individuals needing cataract surgery will be doneFOC by the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Town. Ground Support – Leo Club of Kolonnawa provided full time ground support for the operation of multi service project. Drug Awareness Program – Lions Club of Nugegoda 2020 Stars, 306 C2 joined hands to conduct Drug Awareness Program. Opening Ceremony Chief Guest was District Governor 306 C1 – LionChethiya Paranthanthri and his Lion Lady Lion Mala. Special Guests on this occasion were Officer In Charge Gothatuwa Police Station, Mr.Chinthaka Anuradha and Principle Supervising Public Health Inspector,Mr. Nalin Fonseka.... Read more...Donated music instrumentsLions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo has donated music instruments to Kahatagasdigiliya , Kanadara Rathmale rural school.... Read more...Distribution of Diabetes monitoring kitsAnother project by the Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo! Diabetes monitoring kit distribution to 2 elders homes located in Borella and Meegoda. Join us to give back to our community.... Read more...A donation of rexine coversA donation of rexine covers for mattresses to the meth sewa foundation at wellawaya with the contribution of lions club members.... Read more...Provided school items to four studentsProvided school items to four students of a family in Nikawaratiya area.... Read more...Donation of Books and Stationary for the New YearDonation of 60 Pax of Books and Stationary for students of low income families held on 23rd of Dec 2018 at Sri Saranankara Viharaya, Kotikawatta and 29th of Dec 2018 at Paramitha Viharaya, Gothatuwa. Project Chairman : Lion Sameera Amaratunga... Read more...Lions Talk ShowAn innovative project for the Lions movement in Sri Lanka, the Lions Talk show was a panel discussion to discuss the future of Leoism and the role Lions Clubs play in its growth and development. The Lions Multiple District President 2019/2020 Lion Arjun Abeysinghe MJF, District Guvnor 2019/2020 of District 306 C1, Lion Mahinda Perera MJF MAF, Past Multiple District Chairperson Lion Sunil Dharamawardhana MJF, Past Leo District President Lion Dhanushka Sandanayake, Past Leo multiple district president Leo Lion Kesari Senevirathne MJF and Leo Multiple District President 2019/2020 Leo Dilruk Thisera were panel members and thought leaders for the event. The host and narrator of the session was Past Leo Multiple District President Lion Shehan Kumar and the event saw over 100 Lion and Leo participants.... Read more...A Blessing Pooja & Tree planting projectA Blessing Pooja to all the members of Lions club of gothatuwa new century leo and their families was held at the Sri Nagarakkarama Temple in Kotikawatta and to all the district lion leaders and all lions to have productive lionstic year ahead. The same day, the tree planting ceremony was held for the devotees of the temple.... Read more...“Auruddata Apen”In lieu of Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2019 once again for the second time distributed dry ration packs to 35 low income families at Paramitha Viharaya.... Read more...“Pela Athi Ratak – Pala Athi Hetak” 2019The Tree Planting Project under the theme “Pela Athi Ratak – Pala Athi Hetak” was launched today at Sri Subuthi Vidyalaya, Battaramulla with the participation of Chief Guest PDG Lion Kusum Sandanayaka MJF MAF JP together with Senior Additional Cabinet Secretary and Our Guiding Lion – Lion Dhanasiri Gurusinghe MJF MAF JP. Project Chairman Lion Sagara Gunawardena. We planted 25 Nos. trees of various native fruit plants in the school ground area.... Read more...“Sisu Prabodha 2018”In commemoration of Children’s Day in the Month of October, Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century Leo together with Sampath Bank, Strategic Planning Department organized a unique service project for a remote school at Kahatagasdigiliya – Kanadara Ratmale Vidyalaya. Chief Guest – Lion Kosala Perera MAF – Region 2 Zone 2 Zone Chairman, Special Guest Mr Manoj Akmeemana – Chief Strategy Officer, Sampath Bank, Lion Dhanushka Sandanayaka – President of Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century, Lion Savini Gurusinghe – Project Chairman / Club Secretary Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Leo Donations and Contributions from Lions Club of Gothatuwa New Century: 1. Constructed Children’s Playground 2. Electrical Wiring of entire School Main Hall 3. Steel name boards for classes from grade 1-11 and for Principal’s room 4. Sport items donated Cricket Bats, Balls, Volly Ball, Volly Ball, Football, 5. Musical instruments donated Box Guitar and Violin tuner 6. Items for Home Science donated Plates, Curry bowls, Tea cups and saucers, Drinking Glasses Donations and Contributions from Sampath Bank, Strategic Planning Department; Library books 02 steel cupboards First Aid with Box and medicine Computer Broad band internet connection... Read more...Donation of dry rations to 20 familiesDonation of dry rations to 20 families to aid their Sinhala And Tamil New Year celebrations.... Read more...Providing breakfast for Madiwela Special Education SchoolProviding breakfast for Madiwela Special Education School and Home for Boys.... Read more...
