Stories

She stood at the university gate before dawn, adjusting her uniform in the half-light. Her own children were still asleep at home, but she was already here, watching over someone else’s. By the time her shift ended, her youngest would have eaten dinner without her. This is the quiet reality for the women security guards […]

A group of young volunteers stood behind a modest stall lined with handmade bookmarks, jars of mango pickle, and cups of fresh drinks. Around them, the B-TEX Exhibition buzzed with visitors, but their eyes were fixed on the school students and teachers walking through the crowd. Every conversation was a chance to plant a seed

On the morning of June 28, 2026, a group of university students knelt along the stone pathways of Pothgul Viharaya, clearing away debris and discarded wrappers from the temple grounds. The Poson Poya season was approaching its peak, and thousands of devotees would soon walk these same paths. The students wanted to make sure that

Where Faith Meets Environmental Responsibility A group of Dhamma school students sat cross-legged on the cool floor of Pothgul Viharaya, their small hands carefully shaping sustainable materials into a miniature replica of Mihinthalaya. Around them, university volunteers offered gentle instructions, and the children worked with a focus that belied their age. For these young students,

Where Sacred Ground Meets Student Action The morning air at Mihintale carried the scent of temple flowers and damp earth as the first groups of volunteers began arriving before dawn on 1 July 2026. Some had travelled through the night from distant parts of Sri Lanka, sleeping on bus seats with gloves and refuse sacks

{“text”:” Where Sacred Ground Meets Student Action The morning air at Mihintale carried the scent of temple flowers and damp earth as the first groups of volunteers began arriving before dawn on 1 July 2026. Some had travelled through the night from distant parts of Sri Lanka, sleeping on bus seats with gloves and refuse

Three traditional Sri Lankan industries — wood carving, wood drawing, and brass work — share a common thread. They rely on the hands of skilled artisans who have inherited techniques passed down through generations. Yet many of these craftspeople operate in relative obscurity, their workshops tucked away in small towns, their customer base limited to

ECO VESAK: Vesak Lantern Competition at SIBA Campus The ECO VESAK Vesak Lantern Competition at SIBA Campus showcased environmentally responsible creativity and community engagement. Organized by SIBA Campus in collaboration with SIBA ZeroPlastic, the project engaged Dhamma school children in designing and building Vesak Kudu lanterns using natural, nonplastic materials. All lanterns were displayed on

The ZeroPlastic Colombo Community, in collaboration with the SDG Hub of Sripalee Campus, University of Colombo, launched Phase 02 of the Green Shift Orientation on June 11, 2026, at the campus Administration Building. This initiative tackles the global plastic pollution crisis by empowering 160 undergraduates through inspiring talks and panel discussions. Join us in volunteering

Mawella Village hosted Haritha Piyasariya Phase 02 on 20 June 2026, organised by the ZeroPlastic University of Ruhuna Club with support from the Prajava Gama Foundation established by Halcyon Mawella Boutique Hotel. The programme was held after organisers responded to complaints from foreign visitors about the smell from burning plastic and a local need for