VOLUME 04 - ISSUE 10

TILL WE MEET AGAIN…

OUR ESSENCE VOL 04 | ISSUE 10

IN THIS ISSUE

THOUGHTS FROM 2. Heartfelt Gratitude
3. Thoughts from the Head of
HEAD OF THE EDITORIAL PANEL 2020/21
the Editorial Panel 2020/21
PAGE 03 4. History of UOC LEOS
5. Leo Get Together 2022
PAGE 04 Leo Get Together 6. we are in action
2022 11. An Eye on the World Map
13. Ground Breakers
PAGE 05 14. Leo Moments
15. SDG Forum
WE ARE IN ACTION WoaprldAn eye on the
• Stay Healthy
Project ID 2.0 WPAGE 11 • Youth & Law
ELATION 2022 17. THE BEST PERFORMERs
Project Thirasara OF THE MONTH
Thurusaviya 18. Till we meet again…
Project Apekama 33. Editorial Corner

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UOC LEOS

Heartfelt GratitudeOURESSENCEVOL 04 | ISSUE 10

Life is made of both tough and trouble-free circumstances. To live is
to go through each and every obstacle and reach tranquillity in life.
Leaders are those who know the way and go through the way with
their own fellowship towards their vision.
Along 10 months the journey of ‘’Our Essence - Volume 4” was
proceeded showcasing significant impacts of the journey of UOC
LEOS. Last year was also another challenging period with the
pandemic situation. Nevertheless, UOC LEOS proceeded in their way,
engaging in their usual charitable programmes and social reform
projects serving the society and offering a vast kind of experiences
to the fellow members through various opportunities. We make this
a great chance to express our sincere gratitude to our continual
readers through whom we were encouraged to proceed this further.
Moreover, we would like to remind our behind the curtain promoters,
well-wishers and the Leos who sent us their creative work to make
this all a success. Without you all this won’t be possible.
From here we kindly remark another milepost of the end of another
year. We would like to invite you all to stay with us to witness another
fabulous upcoming year as well.

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THOUGHTS FROM

HEAD OF THE EDITORIAL PANEL 2020/21

“Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire
others to do."

Leo Club of University of Colombo provides numerous opportunities for individuals to
develop as great leaders by providing value to various aspects of society. It instils in our
younger generation a positive attitude toward finding long term solutions to
community problems using the best humanitarian approach possible. I'm extremely
glad and grateful to have participated in this platform for the past four years because it
has provided me with several possibilities to grow both socially and professionally.

One of the best opportunities I've had is to work on the club's Official Newsletter, Our
Essence, with a dedicated team of editors, which will always be a treasured memory in
my life. As the club's Immediate Former Editor in Chief, I'm delighted to witness the value
added by our current team of editors and creative designer, which was led by Leo
Chathuprabha Kasthuriarachchige, the Head of the Editorial Panel throughout the
Leoistic year 2021/22. Thank you all so much for your untiring efforts to make "Our
Essence - Volume 04" more vibrant and meaningful. I’m truly honoured to
guide you in any manner I can to elevate the standards of “Our
Essence”. I would like to wholeheartedly thank Leo Chathuprabha,
for believing in me, for being a wonderful leader to her
teammates, and for her unwavering dedication to the club.

The culture of Leo Club University of Colombo defines
success not just in terms of reaching stated objectives,
but also in terms of adding value to whatever we do. I
hope that we, as a team, did justice to the duties we
took on.

As a response, I thank and wish the current Executive
Committee, Directors, Assistant Directors, Faculty
Coordinators, Editors, and members all the best for
their continued dedication to the club and for their
continued success. In addition, I wish the next group
of determined Leos the best of luck in the upcoming
Leoistic year and I invite all of you to set a goal that
commands your thoughts, liberates your energy,
and inspires your hopes.

Leo Semini Gunasekara

Head of the Editorial Panel 2020/21

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History has led us
to the present…

Today we are finding our way back to the Best Social Media Presence, the Best Par-
Leoistic year 2020/2021 led by the Club ticipation Leo Club, and the Best Leo Club
President Leo Nipuna Sandaruwan. Being News Bulletin.
assessed with talented people, this Leoistic
period was the epitome of our club’s suc- Proving the immense commitment of the
cess. A year showed us that a strong team, Executive Board, Leo Nipuna Sandaruwan
correct guidance, and trust in all is what it won first runners-up in Most Outstanding
takes to climb up. Let us prove how victori- Club President. Leo Nimesh Henadeera
ous they were with a little glimpse of some became the Most Outstanding Club Secre-
appreciation for them. In the Annual Award tary. Nevertheless, Leo Sandun Perera won
Ceremony of Leo Multiple District 306, Sri the Most Outstanding Zone Director while
Lanka, our club took many awards home. Leo Thanusha Munasinghe won the Most
Project “Survival 3.0” and Elation 2021” Outstanding District Executive Honour.
won Best Projects for Disaster Manage- Continuing the never-ending shower of
ment and Prevention and Best District Joint awards, Third Places for Most Popular Leo
Project respectively. While “Diabcure” won and Most Outstanding Club Treasurer was
the Best Project for Diabetes. won by Leo Lalanka Samarakoon and Leo
Isuru Dilashan respectively. Most impor-
Shattering all boundaries, the projects tantly many got the privilege of ranking in
“Nisagini 3.0”, “Alert 4.0”, and “One Drop the top 16 Leos and getting the District
3.0” won 1st runners up in their own cate- President’s Appreciation. Recapping
gories. While 2nd runners up in Best Project achievements in such a successive year we
for People with Disabilities and Sec- are to finally remark that these glorious
ond-Best Project for Public Relations and days in the Leoistic year 2020/2021 showed
Publicity category and second place in the our prodigy at such a young age and we
Best Project for Drug Prevention and Reha- continued to win many more awards, where
bilitation were won by projects; “Sahurda this page is insufficient for us to narrate it.
Yathra 2.0”, project “ Prakampana” and
project “Niwarana” respectively. Proving Leo Hiruni jayawickrama
Leos of UoC are not mere undergraduate
social actors but all-rounders, the club won

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Leo Get Together 2022

“The First Ever Leo Get Together of It should be highlighted that not only the
Leo Club of University of Colombo” current club members but also several
past members of the club took this
Leo Club of University of Colombo chance to interact with each other. It was
organized its first ever get together of the a casual event where fun items, games,
club this year. Away from the usual club music, dancing, and other entertainment
duties and the service projects the club activities were organized in order to
members were given the chance to be a improve the interaction between the
part of a different experience within the members, and fellowship and develop
club. The event was held on 5th March, their team spirit with added fun elements.
2022 at Dampe Village, Bolgoda. The event concluded with a unique
closing ceremony, where all the
As a result of the pandemic situation committee members of projects
prevailing in the country, throughout the completed and significant contributors to
past couple of months the Leos were not the club for the last year were awarded
able to physically meet or actively with a certificate, which gave them the
participate in the club activities. As a proper acknowledgment for their efforts
result, the exceptional opportunity of for the past Leoistic year.
being a Leo was somewhat restricted. As
a solution, the concept of an annual get Leo Nelum Bandara
together was initiated.

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Project ID 2.0 IN ACTION WE ARE

The main objective of “Project ID 2.0”
organised by Leo Club of University of
Colombo is to raise the living standards
of the community by using effective and
sustainable methods. “Upakara” is the
first and only one phase of our project.

According to our team discussion, we We would like to thank the people who
have selected MR/Kirilipana Primary helped us in many ways to make this proj-
School located in Moragala,Deniyaya, ect a success. Especially, the Chief
Southern Province to carry out our proj- Incumbent of Kirilipana Parama Vishud-
ect. On 4th April 2022, we donated a dharamaya Soratha Thero and the teach-
water motor, built a tap line and also a er who works in Sri Lanka Telecom donat-
pole to hold the water tank will be built ed a water motor to the school. Also,
according to their requirements. some money was donated by a past pupil
of the school who works in Korea. The
remaining money was donated by the
Teachers Lounge. Accordingly, the
school was successfully completed with
the assistance and assistance of the prin-
cipal.

It is important to note that the school is
fortunate enough to have such a dedicat-
ed principal. The main reason for choos-
ing this school is that it is in a rural area.
Because of that, society has not noticed
the school, but they are a group that
deserves attention.

We will look forward to providing neces-
sary facilities to fulfil the needs of the
community while implementing a sustain-
able and effective process to serve them
under the “Project ID”. Further, we thank
each and every one who helped us.

Leo Nimesha Gallage

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Elation can be known as the largest talent WE ARE IN ACTION
hunt in the history of Leos of Multiple Dis-
trict 306, Sri Lanka. Opening for all the The workshops for each category were
Alpha and Omega Leos in Sri Lanka to organized since all the finalists as they
showcase their own hidden talents and to should be given a proper idea regarding
mould the outstanding participants by the finals and to create an opportunity for
giving value to their deserving talents. them to clarify their doubts about their
performance. Thus, the singing workshop
Being an initiating concept of Leo Club of was held on the 26 th of March at Addict
University of Colombo, Leo District 306 Studios Wijerama, Nugegoda, while the
C1, Elation gave a brand-new definition to other category workshop was held on the
‘Talent Searches’ organized throughout 12th April at the same venue. Further-
the Leo Multiple District 306, Sri Lanka by more, the dancing workshop will take
joining hands with several other high per- place in the near future.
forming clubs within the country.

The preliminary rounds of the Elation These fifteen incredible and skilled con-
2022 were held at the Leo Youth Center testants will perform at the Grand Finale
and Lions Activity Center, Colombo 7, on of Elation 2022 April 23rd at Kularathna
the 27th February. Most of the competi- Hall, Ananda College, Colombo to be
tors who had registered participated in crowned as the Best Performer and the
the preliminary round under singing, Most Popular Performer. Finally, we, as
dancing, and other categories. The con- UOC LEOS, would like to express our
testants were judged by six judges who heartfelt gratitude to each and every indi-
were specialists in that respective cate- vidual for their utter commitment to
gory. Having seen the performances of all making this Elation 2022 amesmerising
the contestants, fifteen contestants were event because this kind of huge event
selected for the Grand Finale of Elation could not be planned in over a night.
2022.
Leo Udeshika Ganegoda

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Project Thirasara IN ACTION

Leo Club of University of Colombo initiat-
ed the project ‘Thirasara’ under the proj-
ect category of Poverty and Better Life
for the Leoistic year 2021/22. The ulti-
mate objective of our project is to uplift
the living standards of a poor family and
make a path for self-employment. Fur-
ther, we need to encourage those who
are in a position to help others.

UOC LEOS First, we selected a samurdhi recipient
family, which is free from a permanent job
in Kurunegala District. Then we provided
9 hens with 1 rooster. In addition, we
incurred the cost of the chicken coop and
necessary foods for 1 month (rice polish,
broken rice etc.). To get results
immediately we provided hens that are in
the stage of laying eggs and to expand
the chicken coop, they can reproduce
young animals by hatching eggs. They do
not have to pay anything for it except
labour and time. Not only physical materi-
als, but also we provided a counselling
service with the support of Mr. S.M.K.A.B.
Basnayake, Livestock Development
Instructor (SLTS), Department of Animal
Production & Health, Kurunegala. He
conducted the counselling service about
how to maintain the chicken coop
successfully and earn more income.

Thus, our project was successfully
completed with the help of many people
who supported us through various
initiatives. We are very grateful to all of
them.

Leo Danushi Amalsha

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yß; f,dúka biqreu;a fygla

Project "Thurusaviya", the continuous WE ARE IN ACTION
project for the Leoistic year 2021/22 is
implemented with the purpose of serving
people with financial difficulties in a
sustainable way. Through project
“Thurusaviya", we expect to strength
economy of the peoples who are having
low income status and also to uplift their
livelihood.

Apart from uplifting the life of the people, As a continuous attempt, the sixth and
environment protection is another seventh phase was able to be concluded
concern that expected by our team of by our team of project "Thurusaviya"
project "Thurusaviya". By today, people distributing plants with economic value
have led to build their life with a polluting such as Vanilla, among the families
environment through industrialization. As around the area of Iththapana and
the trend, project "Thurusaviya" team Pannila, in the months of February and
identified that the coverage of forest is March.
being lost day by day with human work.
That has become a main problem that Getting tremendous support from the
affects human life in an indirect way. Facebook group of "Ceylon Organic
Vanilla", our team was able to complete
By concerning both reasons, "Thuru both stages of the project successfully
saviya" team decided to implement the taking contributions for Vanilla plants and
continuous project, naming as "Thuru taking instructions about planting Vanilla
saviya", by donating plants with economic to give them to the farmers.
value among society encouraging them
to make green world benevolent humans Getting all the phases that we were able
and giving solution for both problems, to implement until now, successfully,
and we were able to succeed their effort more than one thousand plants were able
in sustainable way by conducting seven to be donated among more than one
phases with taking helping hand of hundred fifty low income families as the
society. beneficiaries. Without concluding project
"Thurusaviya" from that stage, we expect
to implement another phase further.

Our greatest gratitude is extended to all
the parties who have supported us in
many ways to make this event a success
and request them to stay with us further
to make success project "Thurusaviya".

Leo Kasun Gayanath

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Project Apekama WE ARE IN ACTION

With the aim of supporting low income
families who are suffering from impacts
of adverse economic conditions in Sri
Lanka, Leo Club of University of Colombo
organized the project "Apekama" for the
Leoistic year 2021/22. In particular, we
decided to conduct a Dry Food Distribut-
ing Programme for people in rural areas in
order to give them economic relief. The
main intention of conducting this project
is to enhance the social service activities
as a part of the sustainable development
and improve livelihood and well-being of
the people who live in rural areas.

The entire project was successfully com- As we planned earlier, the project was
pleted on 17th April 2022 and we were concluded effectively with the immense
able to distribute dry food packages for support and encouragement of many
90 families who live in rural villages near individuals including club members, our
to Polonnaruwa. Mainly, we provided parents and Mr. Jayashan Mendis who
most essential dry food items to those gave us massive support in order to coor-
people, since the cost of living is very dinate the distribution process in rural
much high under the current economic areas. Through this project, we were able
condition. When distributing packages, to accomplish our duty of helping people
we gave our main priority to the families who are in grief, in times of tragedies and
who have elder people since they are suf- bring a smile to their faces. Ultimately,
fering from lots of diseases and then to project “Apekama” proved that helping
the families who have small children and people in all possible aspects is more
finally we distribute packages for the valuable than praying for them.
families who have disabled persons.

Leo Janadhi Senadheera

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WoaprldAn eye on the
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UOC LEOS War In Ukraine Could Last
for Years- NATO Chief Says

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February
2022. The invasion has triggered Europe’s
largest refugee crisis since World War 11
which made Ukrainians leave the country
and a quarter of the population dis-
placed.Secretary General Jens Stolten-
berg told reporters after the meeting in
Brussels that allies need to work for a
quick end to the war ‘’but at the same
time be prepared for a long haul. This war
may last for weeks, but also months and
possibly also for years’.’ Meanwhile the
United Nations General Assembly voted
to suspend Russia from the Human Rights
Council, with 93 nations backing the
measure and 24 opposing it.

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Actor Will Smith Banned from Attending
Oscars for 10 years.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts &
Sciences has announced that Will Smith
will not be allowed to attend the Academy
Awards for the next 10 years as a result of
his slapping on comedian Chris Rock on
stage during this year’s Oscar ceremony.
He shall not be permitted to attend any
Academy events or programs, in person
or virtually. The decision has come
following tons of debate on the conse-
quences of his on-stage slap.

Scientists Watch Butterfly Wings
Grow Scales for The First Time.

For the first time ever, MIT researchers
have been able to capture the continuous
images of how the colour scales in a but-
terfly wing are formed in a chrysalis. The
study author Mathias Kolle, a mechanical
engineer at MIT said, studying this pro-
cess could one day inspire inventing new
muti-functional materials in vibrant
colours. These functions would include
control over optical appearance and
colour, thermoregulation, wetting charac-
teristics and flight dynamics.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic
and Political Crisis downturn since its independence in 1948.
People are protesting on streets in defi-
ance of curfews all the way throughout.
The crisis has been continuing for years,
driven by bad luck and a lot of govern-
ment mismanagement. The borrowing of
large sums of money from foreign lenders
to fund public services has coincided
with a series of hammer blows to the Sri
Lankan economy. The rating agencies
have downgraded Sri Lanka to near
default levels, meaning the country has
lost access to overseas markets.

Leo Senali Wanigasundara

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f;jk ia:dk f;dardf.k Tjqkag iy;sl m;a uu ys;kjd jHdmD;sfhka iudchg fmdä fyda
,nd §ula isÿ l<d jf.a u iyNd.s jQ ish¨ fiajhla fjkak we;s lsh,d¡ talhs iïudkhg
fokdgu;a wms iyNd.S ùu fjkqfjka iy;sl md;% jqfka¡ ug jpfklska yß Woõ lrmq
m;%hla ksjig u ,nd §ug lghq;= l<d¡ fojk yefudagu ia;+;sj;a; fjkjd fudlo ta iïudk
wÈhr f,i ud¾..; l%uh Tiafia mdi,a isiq wms yefudaf.u¡
isiqúhka 160 lg wêl m%udKhla iyNd.S
lrf.k u;ao%jH ksjdrKh yd mqkre;a:dmkh 05& fujka jHdmD;s isÿ lrk bÈß mrïmrdjg
ms<sn| b;d yrj;a foaYkhla meje;ajqjd¡ ,nd §ug hï mKsúvhla Tng we;s@
;=kajeks wÈhr f,i fmdÿ m%jdyk nia r:j,
u;ao%jH Ndú;fha wys;lr M, úmdl fmkakqï l=ukdldrfha wNsfhda. wdj;a ug lshkak
flfrk iaál¾ we,ùu isÿ flfrkq ,enqjd¡ ;sfhkafk ta foaj,a j,g iqnjd§j uqyqK fokak
lsh,d¡ lrk foa yßhg lrkak¡ Èia;%slal
03& miq.sh ld, jljdkqj Tn-wm ish¨ uÜgfï" ,sfhda nyquKav, iïudkhla
fokdgu wNsfhda.d;aul ld,mßÉf–ohla¡ ta .kakjduhs lsh,d ys;df.k jHdmD;sh lrkak
wNsfhda.j,g uqyqK foñka jHdmD;sh isÿ l< tmd¡ “iudchg we;a;gu fydo fohla
whqre flnÿ o@ lrkjduhs” lsh,d ys;df.k jHdmD;sh lrkak¡
tfyu wjxlj lfrd;a iïudkhla ,efnkak
fldfrdakd jHdmD;sfha WÉp;u iuhl ;uhs ;shkjdkï wksjd¾hfhkau ,efnhs¡
wmg jHdmD;sh lrkak isÿjqfKa¡ b;ska ta jf.a
ld,hl jHdmD;shla lrkjd lshk tl fldfy- ,sfhda fk;añ .uf.a
,sfhda wreKd,s biqrem%Nd

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SDG “Let us appreciate Rights critical to the realization of
the connectivity sexual health include:
FORUM between Leoism &
SDGs” ● Rights to equality and non-discrim-
ination
Stay Healthy ● Right to be free from torture or
cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment
Sexual health or punishment
● Right to privacy
of human beings ● Rights to the highest attainable
standard of health (including sexual
Sexual health is fundamental to overall health) and social security
health and well-being of individuals, cou- ● Right to marry and to find a family
ples and families and further assists to and enter into marriage with the free and
social and economic development of full consent of the intending spouses, and
communities and countries. to equality in and at the dissolution of
“Sexual Health is a state of physical, marriage
emotional, mental and social well-being ● Right to decide the number and
in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the spacing of one's children
absence of disease, dysfunction or infir- ● Rights to information, as well as
mity” (WHO, 2006). education
● Rights to freedom of opinion and
expression
● Right to an effective remedy for
violations of fundamental rights

Thereby, sexual health involves respect,
safety and freedom from discrimination
and violence. Let’s stand together to pro-
tect sexual health of human beings.

Sexual health cannot be achieved and
maintained without respect for, and pro-
tection of, certain human rights.

UOC LEOS Sachintha Lokuyaddage

BSc in Nursing (UOP), RN
Lecturer (Probationary)
Department of Fundamentals Nursing
Faculty of Nursing
University of Colombo I Sri Lanka
[email protected]

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m%ldY lr we;af;a wdKavqj,g iy foaYmd,k mlaI- fok iEu l;djla u foaYmd,k l;djla f,i
j,g" m%;sm;a;sj,g iy jevigykaj,g iydh w¾:l:kh lr jdrKh l<fyd;a hym;a md,khla
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olajkafka tjka wjia:djl§ m%cd;ka;%jdohg wjYH
jkafka úiïuq;sh bjid isàu muKla fkdj th Èßu;a Ms. Danushika Abeyrathna
lsÍu jk njhs¡ LL.B (Hons)(Colombo)
Attorney-at-Law
fcdaima fmf¾rd tÈßj kS;sm;s ^1992& 1 Sri LR 199 ys§
wjOdrKh lr we;s mßÈ rch úfõpkh lsÍu iSud Lecturer (Probationary),
l< yels fya;+ lsysmhls¡ ta wkqj rch úfõpkh lsÍu" Department of Private and Comparative Law
Faculty of Law, University of Colombo
Email : [email protected]

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THE BEST PERFORMERS
OF THE MONTH

MARCH

REGIME MEMBER LEO OF THE
OF THE MONTH MONTH

LEO VIDURA LEO SASHMINI
KALUARACHCHI ANURADHA

Appreciating hereby the Most Outstanding UOC
LEOS for the month of March 2022.

Congratulations Leo Vidura Kaluarachchi and
Leo Sashmini Anuradha for being selected
respectively as the Regime Member of the
Month and the Leo of the Month.

Your continuous active engagement in Leoism is
highly anticipated and we wish both of you a
successful ahead.

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TILL WE MEET AGAIN…

Leo Chathuprabha Kasthuriarachchige
Head of the Editorial Panel 2021/22

"The chapter has come to its end".

Being forever grateful for everyone who is with us, it is my intention to
scribble some thoughts as the "one last time".

The appointment as the Head of the Editorial Panel of Leo Club of
University of Colombo was honestly a surprise which opened up as
one of the greatest things that has happened up until now in my
university life. This opportunity helped me to identify my
potentialities, to step beyond my comfort zone and also to build up
friendships filled with love, laughter and fun.

Publishing a monthly newsletter was never an easy task. It is my
responsibility to award due recognition to individuals who supported
us.

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Initially, I would like to thank my entire Editorial Panel without whom
"Our Essence - Volume 4" would not have been created. Namely, Leo
Hiruni Jayawickrama, Leo Hashini Dilshara, Leo Ayeshika Nawanjani,
Leo Senali Wanigasundara, Leo Imesha Madhurangi, Leo Arunali
Isuruprabha, Leo Asini Pathmila, Leo Nethmi Imasha, Leo Medani
Gunathilaka thank you for providing meaningful contents and Leo
Hirushan Bandara for taking up the burden of converting black letters
to attractive newsletters.

I thank Leo Thavindu Ushan, Leo Dilhara Savinda, Leo Piyum Sankalpa
of Information Technology Department and Leo Radeesha
Athukorala, Leo Kaveen Mendis of Public Relations and Publicity
Department and Leo Awantha Irushan Ranaweera for creating,
editing and publishing all the materials related to "Our Essence -
Volume 4".

Additionally, thank you very much Leo Lalanka Samarakoon for the
continuous support and guidance, Leo Nelum Bandara for dealing
with related invitations, emails and all the other members of the
Executive Committee who were with us.

A well-deserved special thanks goes to Leo Semini Gunasekara; the
Head of the Editorial Panel of the previous Leoistic year and Leo
Nimesh Henadeera; the Immediate Past Club Secretary for believing,
encouraging and continuously assisting us in every moment, which
made our journey smooth.

I appreciate Leo Sashmini Anuradha, Leo Tharushi Gamage, Leo
Hasna Akarawita for contributing as moderators of “Detect and
Correct” segment and Leo Udeep Thennakoon for capturing the
photographs of panel members for this last issue.

Before concluding I convey my heartfelt gratitude to the readers of
"Our Essence", without whom all our attempts are fruitless.

Thank you once again for being with "Our Essence - Volume 4". While
openly inviting to anticipate the next chapter of “Our Essence”
journey, hereby I put my full stop till we meet again…

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Leo Hashini Dilshara
Senior Editor

It’s been a wonderful journey of a year being a Senior
Editor to the Editorial Panel of Leo Club of University of
Colombo. The opportunity to contribute to the newsletter
by writing about something new each month was a
wonderful opportunity that was quite challenging but
which has also been absolutely exciting. I consider it a
privilege to be able to work with the most amazing team
and Leo Chathuprabha Kasthuriarachchige, The Head of
the Editorial Panel, who have always supported me
throughout this journey to build myself up and have
supported each other to take the newsletter to greater
heights. I would love to see ‘Our Essence ‘ and our very
own club improving in the years to come, by the hands of
new members who would gain invaluable experiences,
memories and self development by their commitment
and dedication.

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Leo Ayeshika Nawanjani
Senior Editor

Even though we are still at the beginning of 2022, as Leos
our challenging yet unforgettable Leoistic year of
2021/2022 is coming to the end. Being associated with
Leoism renders plenty of benefits. I am blessed to be a part
of this proficient team. Working with the Head of Editorial
Panel; Leo Chathuprabha Kasthuriarachchige and the rest
of the team was an utter pleasure. I am sure that each one
of us used our individual skills at a remarkable level to
publish newsletters with a high quality. Last but not least,
the most important individuals are the dear readers who
stay with us during the whole Our Essence series. I invite all
of you all for a new Leoistic year with a new Panel of Editors.

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Leo Hiruni Jayawickrama
Senior Editor

“Being an editor is boring and no fun, plus do I have the ability to
be one?” This was my constant thought from day one when my
friend asked me to apply for an editor position. There hasn't been
a time when I made a decision without thinking twice, but that
day I thought more than 10 times. But lucky enough, my
consciousness compelled me to be part of this amazing crew.
Sooner I realized that being an editor is one of the most
enjoyable and privileged positions. You get to be the first and the
only one to see the original work of different individuals who are
from different parts of the country. Also, you get the privilege to
edit their creative work which goes beyond your imagination.
Further, there is no other satisfying feeling than the happiness
you get by beating the deadline of your piece of work.

Moreover, not to mention the funny, humble colleagues who
worked with me. They gave true meaning to what it is like to be in
a team, to help each other, to give our best, and more
importantly how to be an editor who is honest with their work.
This crew left many interesting stories for me to remember.
Hence my gratitude to all crew members for warmly welcoming
me, giving me positive vibes, and watching me grow despite my
shortcomings. Also kudos to all of us for finishing a successful
year amidst all trouble.

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But, no achievement can be done individually. So, first my
gratitude to our Editor-in-Chief, Leo Charhuprabha
Kasthurarachchige for exposing us to new opportunities and
handling us to get the best out of us despite our contradictory
perspectives. Also, we are grateful to Leo Hirushan Bandara for
designing “Our Essence” in the most creative way possible. Next,
my appreciation for the Immediate Past Executive Board,
especially Leo Semini Gunasekara and Leo Nimesh Henadeera
for having our back. Moreover, I’m grateful to the current
Executive Board for helping us out. But most importantly, I owe to
all readers and supporters, writers, poets, storytellers,
photographers, and reporters for sending us articles. You all
were the ones who made me enjoy editing in this brief time.

“Yes, I’m sure being an editor is one of the most enjoyable ways
for you to explore yourself. Grab your chance, It's now or never.
Trust me you will always get support from this Leo family. Not
sure? Try it, see how your thoughts change like mine, and be sure
to share your ideas with us. Until then, Happy New Year and good
luck for a new Leoistic year.”

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Leo Senali Wanigasundara
Editor

It is a great privilege for me to serve as an Editor for Leo
Club of University of Colombo, where young leaders
are brought up. It helped me a lot in shaping up my
personality while I was able to pen down my thoughts
on several topics. All this time the experiences and the
far-sighted guidance of Leoism helped me in
identifying my potentials and also overcoming my
weaknesses. Rather than following academic work, I
honestly got the chance to find out myself during the
work done and experiences shared with the fellow
members. I make this a great opportunity to extend
my sincere gratitude to Leo Chathuprabha
Kasthuriarahchige, Leo Semini Gunasekara and all the
fellow Leoism personalities for the confidence shown in
me throughout the time spent. This will be really an
unforgettable chapter in my university life with all the
fun times we had shared.

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Leo Imesha Madhurangi
Editor

Throughout the past year, working in the Editorial Panel as an
Editor, I have gained a wealth of knowledge I will always treasure.
Working together with the panel members has been a fantastic
learning experience. Being part of a team has taught me skills
that I can use in more than professional areas of my life. I have
learned to be open minded, to value other people’s opinions and
to consider other ideas along with mine to come up with great
final results. I have come to realise that being a part of a team is
more than just sharing credit. A team effort takes compromise.
I am truly grateful for our audience for the readership and
thoughtfulness as our newsletter is about to end another
milestone of its journey. I would like to honour the Head of the
Editorial Panel; Leo Chathuprabha Kasthuriarachchige and all the
members of our team I was so thankful to have collaborated with.
Through the past year, we have all gotten so close, strong and
preserved the true value of “Our Essence” from the beginning to
the end. Although this is the end of the first chapter in my journey
of Leoism, I promise myself to make this the beginning of another
great chapter in Leoism as well as in my life. My wish for everyone
in the panel, the club, and our beloved readers is that you all
continue to experience success, to feel fulfilled in all you do and to
have nothing but pleasant results with each completed project!
Lastly, I’d like to express my sincere gratitude for my club leaders
for believing in me and giving me this valuable opportunity. Long
live “Our Essence”!

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Leo Arunali Isuruprabha
Editor

b;du;a ÿIalr iD;=jl § wdrïN l< “Our Essence” l,dmh
udislj b;du;a wdl¾IKSh f,i mdGl.; lrkqfha" wm
ixialdrl uKav,fha;a ;dlaIKsl wxYfha;a úYd, mßY%uhl
m%;sM,hla f,i h¡ tjka idOkSh mshjrl fldgialrefjl= fjñka
fld<U úYajúoHd,hSh ,sfhda iudcfha ixialdrl uKav,fha
iudðlfhl= f,i lghq;= lsÍug ,eîu ud ,o Nd.Hhla fldg
olsñ¡ ud yg fuu wkÕs wjia:dj ,nd§u iïnkaOfhka" fld<U
úYajúoHd,fha fcHIaG ,sfhdajreka lD;{;djfhka hq;=j isysm;a
lrñ¡ mqrd jirlg wdikak ld,hla iEu wNsfhda.hla yuqfõu"
fkdie,s tlg w;aje,a ne|.ksñka" fuu uyÕq l¾;jHfha
fh§ug ud yg Yla;shla jQ m%Odk ixialdrl;=ñh we;=¿
ixialdrl uKav,fha ish¨ fokd flfrys ia;+;sjka; fjñ¡ miq
l<d jQ wiSre;u ld,mßÉfþoh ;=< lKavdhula f,i lghq;=
lrñka wm Èkd.;a foa fndfydah¡ fkdksñ iudc fufyjrl ksr;
fjñka" iudc j.lSï ;u fojqr u; ;nd .ksñka fld<U úYaj
úYajúoHd,hSh ,sfhdajreka úiska isÿlrk wñ, fufyjrhka"
;j;a Ñrd;a ld,hla wkd.; ,sfhdajreka yd tlaj È.= .uklg
iqNdIsxYk tlalrñ¡

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Leo Asini Pathmila
Editor

"Our Essence" was a fantastic journey that provided
me with a wonderful opportunity to express my
opinions to all of you. Being a Junior Editor on such a
remarkable platform was a huge honour and
accomplishment for me. I think getting success in
"Our Essence" was a challenge and with the efforts of
our fellow members of the Editorial Panel, it wasn't a
challenge at all. I always try to provide a motivational
message to all of my readers in order to help them
improve their life. Since I got the chance to bring up
my views through Talent Articles it wasn't a challenge.
Working with our Editor-in-Chief; Leo Chathuprabha
Kasthuriarachchige and other colleagues was a
wonderful delight. I'd like to express my gratitude to
Leo Club of University of Colombo for providing me
with this fantastic opportunity.

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Leo Nethmi Gamage
Editor

mqrd jirla uq¿,af,a fld<U úYaj úoHd,Sh ,sfhda
iudch ;=< ixialdrljßhl f,i lghq;= lsÍug yels
ùu ud ,o Nd.Hhla fldg i,lñ¡ ,sfhda iudc
idudðldjla fiau ixialdrljßhl jYfhka .; jQ
ld,mrdih mqrdjg ,nd .;a w;aoelSï úYaj úoHd,
Èúfha ixêia:dkhla neõ lsj hq;=uh¡ fjka - fjka
jYfhka .;al, wm Ôj;a jk fï iudch fj; hq;=lï
bgqlr,kakg wm ieug mj;skafka w;ay, fkdyels
j.lSuls¡ iudc Ôúfhl= jYfhka ud i;=j mj;sk tlS
j.lSu bgq lr,kakg fuf;la iyh jQ ieug ia;=;sjka;
fjñ¡ th ksishdldrj bgq lsÍug fld<U úYaj úoHd,Sh
,sfhda iudch uyÕq f;da;ekakla jQ neõ isysm;a lrñ¡

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Leo Medani Gunathilaka
Editor

First and foremost, I consider it an honour to be a
member of the Editorial Panel of Leo Club of University of
Colombo with such outstanding and creative people. So
I'd like to express my gratitude to the Executive
Committee and Editorial Panel of Leo Club of UoC. Most
importantly, I’ve enjoyed working with you all. Leo Club
of University of Colombo encouraged me to grow as an
excellent leader by finding latent abilities and delivering
invaluable service to the community. I got a chance to
work with daring, talented, and sensitive young people
who are always eager to provide a helping hand to
those in need. It was a great pleasure for me as a Junior
Editor to see how we keep up the fantastic work with the
newsletter while also providing a platform for Leos'
latent abilities. I am truly honoured to be a part of such
a fantastic team.

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Leo Hirushan Bandara
Creative Designer

Being the Creative Designer of “Our Essence - Volume 4”
was a great experience for me. I consider it a privilege to
be associated with Leo Club of University of Colombo for
almost a year. The association of highly talented
members centred in Leo Club of University of Colombo
gave me great coincidence and value. I would like to
thank the Past Executive Committee, Past Editorial Panel
and "Our Essence" team for giving me this valuable
opportunity to put my trust in making this journey a
success. Also I congratulate the next generation of Leos
who will be joining "Our Essence" journey.

As the Creative Designer, I have gained a lot of valuable
experience by working as a member of "Our Essence". I am
pleased to conclude my contribution to this "Our Essence"
journey of ours and look forward to continuing the journey
so far exemplary.

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Leo Sashmini Anuradha As an undergraduate I struggled with lack of
Contributor communication skills. After joining the Leo
family of University of Colombo, I was able to
overcome the fear of public speaking and inter-
acting with different people. The Leoistic year of
2021/22 has opened me a lot of opportunities to
improve myself in different areas. Working as a
moderator is something I have never done
before. Nevertheless I learned how to moderate
an interview with professional experts which is a
huge achievement in my Leo journey. I would
like to thank the Head of the Editorial Panel; Leo
Chathuprabha Kasthuriarachchige and the
team for believing in me and giving me the
opportunity to be a part of this proficient team.

Leo Tharushi Gamage Leo is all about leadership, teamwork, and
Contributor having fun through service. I was always
fascinated by how we can make a great
change in society through Leo. It is one of the
most exceptional platforms you will ever find,
not just to polish up your skills but also to serve
the community. I always felt honoured to be a
part of Detect and Correct as a moderator, and
it gave me the opportunity to have a clearer
understanding about the debatable topics in
the current context. While nurturing young
leaders, Leo creates more value for our lives
without borders. The experience you will gain
here is priceless.

Leo Hasna Akarawita It was a great pleasure to be connected with
Contributor Detect and Correct as a moderator, I was able
to gain valuable knowledge about social issues
UOC LEOS which occur in day to day life and how it creates
an impact through debatable topics. This
opportunity not only allowed me to expand my
scope on such topics at the same time to
contribute to something valuable. I thoroughly
believe that youth has so much potential to
work in order to create a better future for
everyone and I appreciate what organizations
such as Leo do to achieve it.

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OFFICIALLY SIGNING-OFF !

We, the Editorial Panel of Leo Club of University of
Colombo for the Leoistic year 2021/22, a team
made of 11 different personalities is concluding the
term officially.

Cheers to all the sleepless nights, endless chats,
laughs, fun, love and caring shared among us. We
are forever grateful for the essence of Leoism
which made us friends forever.

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Editorial Corner

Editor-in-Chief

Leo Chathuprabha
Kasthuriarachchige

Senior Editors

Leo Hiruni Jayawickrama
Leo Hashini Dilshara

Leo Ayeshika Nawanjani

Editors

Leo Asini Pathmila
Leo Senali Wanigasundara

Leo Nethmi Imasha
Leo Arunali Isuruprabha
Leo Medani Gunathilaka
Leo Imesha Madhurangi

Creative Designer

Leo Hirushan Bandara

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Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA)

If you want to try a professional qualification, the best
option available for you is ACCA. Founded in 1904, the
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
is the global professional accounting body offering the
Chartered Certified Accountant qualification (ACCA).
ACCA works through a network of over 104 offices and
centres in 52 countries - with 323 Approved Learning
Partners (ALP) and more than 7,300 Approved Employers
worldwide, who provide employee development.

ACCA Sri Lanka partnered up with the project

organised by Leo Club of University of Colombo as the
Official Professional Educational Partner to create
impact to the society.

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A Publication by
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