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Clean drinking water for Vijayaraja Maha Vidyalaya, Kalinga Ela, Polonnaruwa
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Vice Principal B A Nishanthi, Lahiru Sanjeev Kumara - St Anthony’s Hardware Pvt Ltd, RCCN Assistant Secretary Shanta Gunaranta, RCCN President Lasika Jayamaha, Vijayaraja Maha Vidyalaya Principal Priyanthi Premaratna, school master Subhash Athula Theja, and students.
A reverse osmosis plant installed at Vijayaraja Maha Vidyalaya, Kalinga Ela, Polonnaruwa was declared open by President Lasika Jayamaha of Rotary club of Colombo North ( RCCN) yesterday.
The opening ceremony with traditional dancers and drummers was a day of celebration for the entire school comprising 800 village students. The warm welcome and gratitude extended to the benefactors reflected the profound impact this initiative will have on the daily lives of these school children, the teachers and the community.
Speaking at the opening ceremony Miss Lasika Jayamaha, President of Rotary Club of Colombo North said, “ The RCCN is committed to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities we serve. Safe drinking water is not merely a necessity, but a fundamental right and by providing safe clean drinking water, it will fulfill a long felt need and benefit the lives of the schoolchildren and the entire community. Through access to a safe and sustainable source of water, our hope is that children will thrive and fully immerse themselves in their educational journeys”.
Ms Jayamaha expressed her enthusiasm and support for the project partnered with Zonta Club II of Colombo, and funded by Past President of RCCN Herman Amerasekera and Laurette Amerasekera. The initiative is in line with RCCN’s and Zonta Club II of Colombo’s commitment to fulfilling UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 – clean water and sanitation for all.
Chathuri Ranasinghe, Treasurer of RCCN, initiated and coordinated the project with Zonta Club II of Colombo.
A student receiving a glass of clean water from Lasika Jayamaha