At an annual trip of University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) alumni in Melbourne, some of us produced a drama based on a lesser known historical event of the Portuguese period in Sri Lanka. Those who were involved were enthusiastic and the performance was well received by the limited audience. This encouraged the group to develop the drama further and present it to a wider audience in Melbourne. Dr Sunil Ratnayake, who wrote the script and directed it, all the cast and crew were united in the view that any profit from the project should be used to fund a worthy cause. Education, not only in the academic sense, but more broadly, to promote cultural awareness, health and wellbeing, emerged as the cause. The association of education and wellbeing was born, registered as a not for profit in Victoria and with a sister organization of the same name in Sri Lanka, so that fund raising, and execution of projects could be done in an accountable and transparent manner.
The first performance of “Parangi Satana” stage drama took place in February 2018, that 100% of the funds raised reach the target of the Habaraththawala school project.
Offering a range of programs to support underprivileged schools in Sri Lanka demonstrates a commitment to addressing educational disparities and promoting overall wellbeing within the community.
Supporting underprivileged schools can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of students, educators, and the community as a whole. It c
Offering a range of programs to support underprivileged schools in Sri Lanka demonstrates a commitment to addressing educational disparities and promoting overall wellbeing within the community.
Supporting underprivileged schools can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of students, educators, and the community as a whole. It can help bridge gaps in educational resources, improve access to quality education, and enhance the overall learning experience for students.
The successful construction and formal opening of the school building, officially accepted as an asset by the Department of Education, is a substantial achievement. It's a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of all involved, showcasing the positive impact your partnership with the local community has had on education and the wellbeing of society.
Collaborating with the community is a powerful way to create positive impact and drive meaningful change. Building and nurturing partnerships like this can lead to a more cohesive and supportive environment, benefiting both our organization and the community.
None of this would have been possible without a highly competent and reliable representative on the ground, in Sri Lanka. That is Mr Ravi Theaver. He is an alumnus of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka who is a very competent engineer and deeply committed to making contribution to the wider community. He has many years of experience in Civil Engineering projects in Sri Lanka through his career in the National Water Supply and Drainage Board and later with an International Consulting firm engaged in projects around the South-East Asian region.
Ravi Theaver has been an untiring force in our work. His familiarity with local regulations and procedures was invaluable in working through the various bureaucratic requirements. His experience of development projects and the need for good consultations and stakeholder management helped us both identify the project and then secure the enthusiastic commitment of Habaraththawala school, the parents and the authorities at north central province. He then applied his engineering expertise to develop the designs to be both cost effective and versatile and to manage a staged construction process with a high degree of efficiency.
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