Zone Colombo Central : August Edition

AUGUST EDITION

UPCOMING EVENTS OF THE

ONE STEP CLOSER APOORVA EKANAYAKE
With
Vice President Value Delivery & Partnership Development

3 CONTENT
WHAT IS AIESEC
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AIESEC IN UOC

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EB 2021/22
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LCVP'S MESSAGE
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INSIGHT
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MECHTROGON
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LIFELINE
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SEE THEM THROUGH YOU
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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LCM
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PARTNER ZONE

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AWI HE SAETCI?S

AIESEC is an international youth- 39,171+

run, non-governmental and not- Members Worldwide

partisan organization that provides 120+

young people with leadership Countries and Territories

development, cross-cultural 7,521+

internships, and global volunteer Partner Organizations

exchange experiences. The 89,923+

organization focuses on Last Year Experiences

empowering young people to 100,000+

make a progressive social impact. AIESEC Alumni

The AIESEC network includes

approximately 35,000 members in

120+ countries.

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IANI EUSOECC!

AIESEC in University of Colombo is a part of AIESEC in Sri
Lanka that is working towards youth leadership
development by providing cross cultural opportunities to
young people so that they could make a positive impact on
their communities as well as the world.

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Faculties Active Members Projects Life Changing
Experiences

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President Vice President - Outgoing Exchanges Business to Business

Sandeshi Bandaranayake Bawanthi Mahadurage

Vice President Value Delivery & Partnership Development Vice President - People Management

Apoorva Ekanayake Devindi Wijayasundara

Vice President - IR & Matching Vice President - Outgoing Global Volunteer

Chenuka Medawela Gihini Nawela

Vice President - Finance Vice President - Outgoing Global Talent Business to Customer

Lakmal Karunarathne Lishani Suriyampola

Vice President - Information Management Vice President - Outgoing Global Talent Product Strategy

Hirusha Chamod Nuwan Fernando

Vice President - Incoming Global Talent Vice President - Business Development

Venuri Silva Maheshi Yatipansalawa

Vice President - Incoming Global Teacher 652

Ridmi Rathnayake

Vice President - Marketing

Akila Samarawickrama

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Hello reader,

Zone Colombo Central by AIESEC in
University of Colombo is the best place
to showcase the impact delivered by
our valuable partners who have
supported us throughout our
numerous efforts to uplift youth
leadership. As a not-for-profit, youth led
organization, working solely towards
the betterment of the community and
its youth, we are truly humbled by the
generous support rendered by our
partners facilitating different aspects of
our mission.

As you go through the August edition of Zone Colombo Central, note the
massive impact generating initiatives we’ve been able to accomplish even
amidst these difficult times, which wouldn’t have been possible if not for
our kind benefactors.

So here we present the innovative and dynamic events and projects
organized by the AIESEC membership of University of Colombo with our
partners, collaborating with us for a purpose of nurturing quality youth
leadership experiences!
Sit back and enjoy!

Apoorva Ekanayake
LCVP iGV PD

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The selected divers were divided into five sectors, Finance, Human
Resource Management, Manufacturing and Marketing where 20
divers were selected for each field with the Information
Technology sector accepting 40 divers. Women's Chamber of
Industry and Commerce, Parallax Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and
Virtusa Pvt. Ltd. took the opportunity to sharpen the minds of
divers in the Finance, Marketing and Information Technology
sectors respectively. Milma Pvt. Ltd. and MAS Holdings Silueta Pvt.
Ltd. were mentoring the Manufacturing divers while the Human
Resource divers were mentored by CareerMe, Talent Nest Pvt. Ltd.
and Talentfort Pvt. Ltd.
At the end of the two week long mentorship program the five most
engaged delegates, one selected from each sector were crowned
with the title “THE diver” for their enthusiasm and dedication shown
throughout the event.

guest
speakers

Ms. Keshavi Ms. Vositha Mr. Heminda
Puswewala Wijenayake Jayaweera

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organized by Project Archi Tech 8.0 and
Project Bleed Green of Incoming Global
Volunteer department at AIESEC in
University of Colombo to provide an
opportunity for ingenious minds to present
fresh and creative ideas of youth about
Smart City & Eco-friendly concepts which
would cater to the needs of the future
world. Held over several weeks in August,
it was composed of 3 knowledge sessions
followed by an ideathon.

The series of knowledge sessions put an
end to success with over 200 delegates
covering 3 different topics areas and
encouraging the youth to think out of the
box. Next came up the ideathon with two
rounds and a massive number of
innovative minds rallied for this. In the
initial round, each team selected a domain
from the four domains assigned and
identified an existing problem in the
selected domain and then came up with a
solution of having a workable and eco-
friendly approach in a smart city. The top
five teams from the initial round got
selected to the grand finale of
MECHTROGON which was successfully
held on 21st August 2021.

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On the day of the finale, the winning teams out of the top five were
announced after the presentation pitching and Q&A sessions. Team
Undefined made their way to save the winning place with a cash prize of
25,000 LKR while Team XITE and Team Iris were crowned as runners up
and 2nd runners up with the prizes of 15,000 LKR and 10,000 LKR
accordingly.

MECHTROGON can be introduced as one of the golden opportunities which
were opened up to youngsters across the island by AIESEC in University of
Colombo. The event could prove that wisdom begins in wonder.

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DETAILS

Title Partner:
WINDFORCE

WindForce Pvt Ltd is positioned as the
foremost expert in th
e renewable energy
space. They are also the largest
independent power producer in the
renewable energy generation sector in
Sri Lanka and own 27 power plants
based in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uganda,
and Ukraine. This August, WINDFORCE
partnered up with iGV by giving
monetary support and guidance for the
event “MECHTROGON’.

Exclusive Gift Partner:
Chamathka

Chamathka Jewelers is a leading brand in
Sri Lanka that has been winning the trust
of customers for many years as a brand for
luxury silver jewellery since 2003. Their
company have been engaging in jewellery
manufacturing, exporting, and retailing
with a network of 20 branches throughout
the country. Chamathka joined hands with
AIESEC in University of Colombo as the
exclusive gift partner for the event
MECHTROGON.




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the teams Babadooks, Miracle makers, Willoughbys
and Ultrons managed to walk away with valuable
prizes.

In a difficult time like this, by courageously taking
the initiative to bring awareness to the pandemic,
sharing knowledge in a positive light and
encouraging the youth to learn, project Lifeline has
managed to prove how AIESEC is all about uplifting
the youth community and fueling their energy to be
curious.

AWARENESS IS THE GREATEST AGENT OF CHANGE After the gratifying success of the event, on a
concluding note the organizing committee
Project Lifeline was launched by AIESEC in presidents, Dulnath Vanderbona and Nimaya
Dahanayaka, added a final message requesting the
University of Colombo to be a beacon of hope readers to be excited for Lifeline 2.0 which will
in these unprecedented times. The main hopefully take place soon.
objective of the event was to raise awareness in
the youth community about approaching and It was a lively, well-planned event. Felt the rush of adrenaline
mitigating the issues of health and wellbeing and excitement even though we were logged in online. Keep up
seen especially during the pandemic period. The
event sought to create a platform for the youth the good work AIESEC in University of Colombo!
to actively engage and showcase their
competence in health issues, while also

promoting positive health practices and
bringing awareness to the pandemic. -Asel Jatunarachchi, Participant

The event was conducted in the format of an As a Co-OCP of the event, it truly filled me with joy to
interactive Q and A session which was designed see such great engagement from everyone present.
Participants came fully prepared and genuinely made
drawing inspiration from "Who Wants to be a the event feel like it was something they looked forward
Millionaire". The participants were expected to to. Behind the scenes, even the Organizing Committee
members were cheering for the participants. It was truly
answer a quick-fire question round and proceed an honor to be a part of something that brought both
to the hot seat where they answered a series of excitement and knowledge to others.
subject-related multiple-choice questions to win
a valuable cash prize. Dulnath Vanderbona
Co-Organizing Committee President

The event took place on 28th August from 6 PM Lifeline, which was a whole different project approach, was really
onward via zoom and Facebook Livestream and interesting for me from the beginning because of its unique nature.

50it was massively successful with more than Our Organizing Committee Presidents guided us from the
enthusiastic youth registering to participate beginning, and I was in charge of marketing. I actually enjoyed all
for the Q&A session and more than 300
the designing tasks throughout the project. Being a part of this
participants joining for the live stream. project was indeed an amazing experience that led me to develop

There were three initial rounds and one bonus several skills.
round conducted on the day of the event where


-Uthkarsha Chandrasena
Organizing Committee member

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“See Them Through You” was a virtual competition and event The panel discussion was conducted by four field
organized by Project; "Beyond the Ability 14.0” of AIESEC in the specialists on 31 August 2021;
University of Colombo. Falling under the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goal number 10; "Reducing inequalities Dr. T.H.R Samanmalee
within and among countries”, this project focuses on differently- Ms. Jennifer Randive
abled children and people with Autism and Down syndrome. Dr. Samitha Perera
Partnering up with Diri Daru Piyasa, AIESEC in the University of Dr. Dulangi Dahanayaka
Colombo has done many more sustainable long term projects
during past years as well. The Awards ceremony was conducted at the end of the
panel discussion and the winners were selected under 4
“See Them Through You” was conducted as a three-part virtual categories;
event. First was a virtual art exhibition of Down syndrome and
autistic children from their talent enabler and launched with an University category - Poem/ Free verse sub-category
art, essay & free-verse competition for school and university University category - Art sub-category
students, followed by the main component of the event - a panel School category - Essay sub-category
discussion and virtual award ceremony which was live-streamed School category - Art sub-category
on Facebook.
PARTNERS
See Them Through You was successfully carried out with two
collaborative parties that supported in the evaluation of the art, Platinum partner : Online Media Partners :
essay and free verse competition; Amazon College Good PR, Impulse, LoonsLab,
Department of English Language Teaching - Faculty of Arts, Devent, Entrepreneur Sri
University of Colombo Deluxe partner : Lanka, Dimension
Department of Performing Arts - Sri Palee Campus of University of Media horizon photography, ClickX,
Colombo Emerging Media, Media Alent
In-kind partners :
The virtual art exhibition was held prior to the panel discussion by ZENGAGE : Elite partner Exclusive Media Partners:-
showcasing artistic talents of Autism and Down syndrome children CREPE Runner - Delicacy Partner LetMeKnow.lk, Kandy Zone,
consisting of around 20 artworks. The competition was held with Digi Adz : Gift partner Daily Mirror, Range Eye,
over 250 delegations and over 60 submissions (school category & The Ganache - Gift partner Xtream Youth,21 Media
university category); followed by the panel discussion and the Vision, Ceylon 404
awards ceremony which happened on the 31st of August 2021 Digital Media Partners :
from 6 pm to 9 pm. FMF Media, Perabeats Life Knowledge Partners:- SLACD
Kelani Steam - Sri Lanka Association for
SLTC Media, Colombo Beacon child development, CFH -
Jaffna Uni. Media Unit Centre for Handicapped
Sundara Belihuloya

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The annual Leadership Adapting to the new normal, LDS C
Development Seminar, LDS 9.0 would also follow a different path O
organized by AIESEC in when reaching out to delegates this M
University of Colombo is a one- year. The Executive Board for the year I
day leadership development 21.22 are currently collaborating with N
seminar conducted to improve the Organising Committee, which was G
the leadership skills of its announced in early August to make this

membership. Held for the 9th event an opportunity where the E
consecutive time, LDS 9.0 will membership would be inspired to climb V
mainly focus on encouraging the up the AIESEC ladder. Health surveys E
AIESEC membership to take on will be conducted to ensure the N
more challenging and rewarding membership would be in a safe and T
roles, already existing within the sound environment to interact and get S
entity to nurture them as future the best out of the opportunity
leaders presented to them.

LDS is another way of the Executive Board of AIESEC in University of Colombo
expressing their gratitude towards the whole membership, for all the hard
work they do throughout the year. With registrations opening for the event just
around the corner this opportunity will bring the membership of AIESEC in
University of Colombo even closer amidst this raging pandemic, providing much
needed hopes and relief to most of the members

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Pearson Lanka is a core part of Pearson's global
Learning Technologies team which is an
information technology and services multinational
company that is the world’s leading learning
company present in more than 70 countries with
over 41,000 people and have contributed to
software development, remote infrastructure
management services and technology operations
over its number of years of existence. Pearson has
partnered with AIESEC in University of Colombo as
the Title Partner of the event RevolUX in the month
of June and has contributed with providing the
event with a speaker for the introductory session as
well as four judges for the grand finale of RevolUX.

CTTA

CTTA partnered with AIESEC in University Of
Colombo to ensure the successful implementation
of ‘Gentle Shade’, an event done for the benefit of
children with Down’s Syndrome.

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Softlogic Holdings PLC is a diversified conglomerate
in Sri Lanka engaged in ICT, Healthcare, Retail,
Financial Services, Automobiles, and Leisure.
Softlogic partnered up as the title partner for the
event Impulse, a digital solution based business-
case competition held in June,2021. They
generously contributed to providing valuable cash
prizes presented to the winning team of the
competition as well as valuable gifts for the first
and second runner-up teams. Softlogic also assisted
in recommending industry experts as judges for the
event’s final round.

CIMA

The Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants is a professional body offering a
qualification in Management accountancy & related
subjects. CIMA Sri Lanka contributed as the
‘Education Partner’ for the Annual awards
ceremony “Excellentia 2021” of AIESEC in University
Of Colombo by providing a speaker “Mr. Kith Perera”
to the event.

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LEAD PARTNERS

Caked by Sandali offers its
customers a different variety of
baked goodies including cakes,
cookies and brownies. They
specialize in customizing cakes and
cupcakes for various occasions. Keen
on delivering the best service to its
customers, ‘Caked by Sandali’
maintains high quality standards on
their products.

Caked by Sandali has partnered with AIESEC in University of
Colombo as one of The Official Gift Partners of the Lead Program,
generously contributing with their products to the gift pack
offered to the selected interns upon completion of the Lead
Program.

Serendib Jewelry is a new and
upcoming business primarily
launched on social media platforms
that provides a wide range of unique
and stunning jewelry. Serendib
jewelry aims to create timeless
pieces of jewelry that are durable,
and elegant. Serendib jewelry has
partnered with AIESEC in University
of Colombo as an Official Gift
Partner for the LEAD Program and
will graciously contribute by
provding valuable gifts to the delegate pack which will be presented
to the selected interns of the program.

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LEAD PARTNERS

"That's SU" is a unique bakery,
dedicated to serve their customers
with a wide range of delectable
handmade sweet and savory treats.
Living by their own quote 'bake with
love' That's SU, believes in providing
their customers customizable cakes
that are one of a kind. In pursuit of a
great diversity their products range
from cakes, eclairs, to creamy
chicken pies and other savory treats.

Partnering with AIESEC in University of Colombo, That's SU will be one
of the Official Gift Partners for the LEAD Program by generously
providing their signature sweet treats for the gift package presented to
the selected interns.

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iGV Partner Zone

Partner Zone Daya Mina

Daya Mina which means ‘jewel of love’ was 2297
established in 1989. The organization is
committed to provide training opportunities
for young people with learning disabilities,
to uplift their dignity and life. They provide
services for elderly people as well.
They have partnered up with AIESEC in
University of Colombo to facilitate the
foreign volunteers by giving
accommodation, food and travel costs for
project related activities within the contract
period.

Jinendhi Resource Centre for Down
Syndrome Children

Jinendhi resource center for Down
Syndrome children is meant to serve and
support differently abled children or
Children with special needs in Sri Lanka.
Organization conducts different projects to
brighten up the lives of those unprivileged
children.
They have partnered up with AIESEC in
University of Colombo to facilitate the
foreign volunteers by giving
accommodation, food and travel costs for
project related activities within the contract
period.

Partners

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iGT Partner Zone

Java Institute for Advanced Technology Logo

Incoming Global Teacher function of AIESEC
in University of Colombo has partnered up
with the Java Institute for Advanced
Technology in the month of August.

The Java Institute for Advanced Technology
was founded in 2005.It is one of the
pioneering training providers in both
academic and professional qualifications
pertaining to the discipline of Software
Engineering and other significant sectors
including Management and Psychology.

They have joined hands with AIESEC in
University of Colombo as a long term
opportunity provider for semi-remote
internship opportunities.

PartnersPartner Zone

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"Leaders instill in their people a hope for success
and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders
empower people to accomplish their goals."

- Unknown -

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Anudi CHAMI SHAMIN Tharindu

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