Social Response Committee of the YMCA of Pamunugama has taken steps to form a group within the community to response to the uprising drug issue in the village. As the first step a group of leaders from the YMCA visited a selected group of villagers to invite for a meeting on 02 September, 2018.
There was a great response to the invitation and a meeting was held on Sunday, 16 September, 2018 at the YMCA with the participation of 16 including both elders and youth who came forward to support the cause. As the next step, there will be an awareness building programme for the group who has already gathered to understand the real gravity of the issue with the support of authorities.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
YMCA paints the sky - Kites Festival
More than 100 kites flu over the sky of Kepungoda beach at the "Be a Kite" Kite Festival organized by the Youth Club of the YMCA of Pamunugama. There was a huge response to this open event from the community in the villages around YMCA of Pamunugama by bringing kites to the event irrespective of the age.
Theme of the event was "World without Plastic and Polythene for Children". Winners were awarded with cash prices and certificates under three different categories. Categories were Largest Kite, Creative Kite and the Best Message in line with the theme.
As a side event, the "siththam paura" project to paint the longest painting also held during the kite festival. Janathakshan an NGO working with environmental programmes gave their fullest support by extending financial contribution to make the event a success. Officer Incharge of Dugalpitiya Police graced the event as the chief guest.
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