Pamunugama joins the 50th Anniversary of the NCYSL

Pamunugama Dancing group in action

National Council of the YMCAs of Sri lanka is proudly celebrating it's 50th Birthday in this year. Main celebration of the 50th Anniversary was held on 11th August, 2012 at the Mount Lavinia Beach Hotel with the participation of around 400 YMCA members and well-wishers from all around the World. 21 member group including our cultural dance group, staff and President and volunteers from YMCA of Pamunugama also attended this. Pamunugama YMCA dancing group performed the opening dance which was eye-catching to all the distinguished guests. There were 5 youth from Pamunugama assisted the organizers to make the event smoothly held. On the same day there was a Fund Raising dinner and there were two volunteers (Mr. Shelton and Mr. Ranjith) from Pamunugama attended.

Event was consisted of speeches, dances and am Award Ceremony where the founder member YMCAs of the NCYSL were awarded with special plaques.  

World Council Sec Gen and the Vice President

Parallel to the main event there was a gathering of India and Sri Lanka YMCAs on 10th August at the Palm Beach Hotel in Mount Laniniya. Ridma Fonseka and Shelton Peiris attended event where they have discussed on potential partnerships with Indian YMCAs in the future.

Another event of the celebration was the International youth Event on Global Citizenship which was organized by the APAY from 7 - 12 August 2012. Pamunugama is proud of being able to send three youth our of 4 spots reserved for Sri Lankan participants.
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