The Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law University of Colombo

With the sound of the cuckoo bird singing, the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo held their annual Avurudu Celebrations at the Rathmalana School for the Deaf and Blind this year too. Bringing in the Avurudu vibes, the celebration was the second phase of club's signature project 'Soundscope', which was organized to empower the deaf community and bridge the gap between them and the society. Phase I of the project was an awareness video regarding the deaf community and through this hoped to break the stigma attached to deaf people in the society by giving them a notion of self-dignity and respect. The second phase was the Avururdu celebrations which is one of the club's favourite events of the year. Many avurudu activities were organized for both the teachers and students of the Rathmalana Deaf and Blind School and the day spent with them amidst the singing of avurudu songs, dancing and games is an experience that any Rotaractor of the club ...

 World Down Syndrome Day Celebrations - Sri Lanka  "If every child matters, every child has the right to be included. And that is so important for children with special needs" -Cherrie Blaire- In line with Rotaract's vision to recognize and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo together with eight host clubs celebrated World Down Syndrome day on the 31st of March 2018. It consisted of a full day program of events conducted at Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo .  The program was a joint project conducted     by Rotaract District 3220 to promote  awareness and understanding of Down  Syndrome and related issues. During the  full-day program an awareness program, an art competition, a variety show and a medical camp for children with special needs were carried out. The program also included a training and empowerment program for teachers and children.  The long t...