Publication of the novel “Maruthaya Nima Viya” (The Storm is Over)

The novel “Maruthaya Nima Viya” by Aruna Shantha Nonis was presented to the public on 22 June at the YMCA International Centre – Katunayake. The beloved mother of Aruna Shantha Nonis received the first copy from her son, the author and two copies were presented to Rt. Rev. Maxwell Silva the Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo Diocese and Francis Palihawadana  a teacher who has been guiding Aruna Shantha Nonis from his school days.

“Maruthaya Nima Viya” is the love story of Wasantha Bandara and Nisansala Jayamanne.  Based on this love story Aruna Shantha Nonis prepares a stage for a dialogue to see through the human lamentation unheard during the 30 years of wretched war.

He emphasise on the fate of the affected people and the concern exhibited by the people and institutions in the south who came forward to provide relief. He further sheds light on certain paths open before us in creating peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka drawing strength from the South African example in the post-apartheid era. This novel leads you in somewhat different style through 430 pages which is priced at Rs.500/-.

“Maruthaya NimaViya” is another project of the Peace and Reconciliation programme launched by the Pamunugama Young Men’s Christian Association.

Pamunugama YMCA President Shivankara lighting the oil lamp

Mr. Shelton Peiris addressing on behalf of the YMCA

Cultural performance during the launch

Mr. Aruna Shantha delivering the final speach

Photographer: Aruna Pathirage

First Flag to President

Children of the YMCA Pamunugama Children's Club and the Girl Guides Group launched the flag day celebrating the YMCA Founders Day on Sunday 09 June, 2013 at the YMCA.

First flag was given to the President of the YMCA Pamunugama, Shivankara Ranaweera when children and members gathered at the YMCA for for the launching.

Children did different things at the YMCA today!

Working on the "Here Comes News" Publication

Preparing decorations for the Church Feast Parade 

Playing Carom as usual at the end of the meeting

Vesak Dansala - Wattala youth of Pamunugama YMCA

Wattala youth group attached to the YMCA of Pamunugama organized a Vesak Dansala on 25 May June, 2013 by the Palliyawatta Church. Youth did this collectively with the support of the villagers.
Youth have distributed around 1000 cups of Sav Kenda (Sri Lankan drink) to those who were passing the road specially towards Colombo to see Vesak Decorations. 

Founders Day Celebrations started with a Car Wash

June 06 is the day that all the YMCA members in the world celebrate the Great Founder Sir George Williams and the work of the YMCA. It has been a tradition of the YMCA of Pamunugama and the YMCAs all over the world to organize various events to mark this special day.

Parallel to the YMCA Founders day, youth members of the YMCA of Pamunugama organized a Fund Raising event to develop its youth activities on 02 June, 2013 at Seththappaduwa (Close to the YMCA). This was organized for the second time youth were able to raise around Rs 10,000 rupees during the day by washing vehicles in the area. 

Second event of celebrations is scheduled to be held on 09 June, 2013 where youth and children members are going to gather at the YMCA. Then they will go around the village selling YMCA flags and distribution leaflets about the YMCA. YMCA of Pamunugama wish all the YMCA members in  the World a great Founders Day!!