SUMMER

Colombo NorthLocal Committee

PROJECT BOOKLET2016/2017

AIESEC in

Sri Lanka

GCDP

SRI LANKASRI LANKA IS AN IDYLLIC LANDSCAPE AND

A MERCURIAL MIX OF OPPORTUNITIES,THAT MAKES IT THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY

DESTINATION. HERE YOU CANEXPERIENCE THE NATION’S GLITTERINGTAPESTRY OF CULTURE, AND THE RICHABUNDANCE OF NATURE. THE ENTIREISLAND IS TEEMING WITH BIRD LIFE &

EXOTICS LIKE ELEPHANTS & LEOPARDS. ITIS A ORIGINAL PARADISE WITH AMID

SCENES AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE HAND OFGOD EVER CREATED.

A SMILING SUN ALL YEAR ROUND, GOLDEN BEACHES, ANCIENTCITIES, EXCITING SAFARIS, COLOURFUL CULTURE, ADVENTURESPORT AND LOVELY PEOPLE… WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GET ALL

THESE IN ONE PLACE?

AIESECCOLOMBO NORTH

LOCAL COMMITTEE

INSPIRED BY PASSION | DRIVEN BY CHANGE

Colombo North Local Committee of AIESEC SriLanka, established within the   University of Kelaniya

in 1995, currently consists of an accumulativemembership of more than 150 undergraduates from

all the faculties of the university. For the past 20 yearswe have provided increasingly splendid leadershipand exchange opportunities for the global youth, andit is our ultimate purpose to broaden our potentiality

even further in the years to come.

INSPIRED BY PASSION | DRIVEN BY CHANGE

A I M T O A C H I E V EG O A L N 0 #

OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

EXPLORE SRI LANKATOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Photography & Videography

This project aims to reveal the world, the hidden beauty ofparadise island Sri Lanka, especially less popular tourist

destinations. The EP s are expected to produce promotionalmaterials about those places such as photographers, videos and

articles. And a documentary on a chosen location as well. The EP shave to maintain the online presence of the promotional

materials during the internship period. And a main event will beorganized as an awareness programme to develop the tourism

industry of Sri Lanka.

The project initiated by AIESEC CN to achieve Sustain per

capita economic growth in accordance with national

circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross

domestic product growth per annum in the least developed

countries .

While promoting the SL tourism AIESEC will collaborate

voluntary youth support to with stand with the tourism

industry to make as one of the major revenue stream in SL by

2020 ,and to make sure a decent working life in the industry .

735519

$18025 TNs

13th of JULY

GO GREENENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION

Live Green

The project works towards environment conservation and carries aseries of workshops, campaigns and other CSR activities focused onovercoming the key environmental challenges faced by Sri Lanka,

with particular attention to waste management. Therefore the internsare expected to travel around the country and collect information on

the environmental challenges faced at such places. The interns have tocreate and maintain online portals about the project to enhance the

awareness. And also to promote the organic agriculture and farming.The EPs have to organize a “Tree Plantation Day” at the end of the

project.

We AIESEC will hand to hand to promote the implementation of

sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation,

restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation

and reforestation globally by 2020 under SDG 15

We AIESEC believe on youth to be the first initial step to make a

green planet while sharing a voluntary service in Sri Lanka & to be

the first innovative power to boost the society for an eco­friendly

future 

25 TNs $120

73552013th of July

WASSERWATER CONSERVATION

The project works towards water conservation and carries a

series of workshops, campaigns and other CSR activitiesfocused on overcoming the key aquatic challenges faced by

Sri Lanka, with particular attention to Water Conservation.

Therefore the interns are expected to travel around the

country and collect information on the aquatic pollution

faced at such places. The interns have to create and

maintain online portals about the project to enhance the

awareness and also inters have carry out school awareness

programmes.

The project initiated by AIESEC Colombo North Local

committee to achieve to Support and strengthen the

participation of local communities in improving water and

sanitation management Support and strengthen the

participation of local communities in improving water and

sanitation management

We dream for a water land where by AIESEC will be the ranger

to create such wonder in 2020 & will take the initial stage while

inviting global volunteers to be a part of this journey  

$120

13th of July

20TNs

735521

GURU GEDARAEnglish Literacy

  Guru Gedara is an educational project which aims at

improving English language competency of students at

schools and educational institutes and sharing diverse

cultural experience. And to build up the student’sconfidence to speak in English while improving their

English vocabulary and Grammar is essential. The EPs

are expected to device new and active methods and aids

of teaching. The interns have to organize a talent show of

the students as the final event of the project.

By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers,including through international cooperation for teacher trainingin developing countries, especially least developed countriesand Small Island developing States.So the project GuruGedara has been initiated to be the first footto be the pioneer to start this long term achievement whilehaving the collaboration of volunteers who are there to givehand for better future for another

30TNs $110

1st of July 735526

AYANNAENGLISH L ITERACYWe are there with a long term plan with providing By 2030,

ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early

childhood development, care and pre­primary education so

that they are ready for primary education who have been

living around the world .The project Ayanna powered by

AIESEC will ensure to achieved with high power voluntary

skills of interns who would like to be a part of this long term

achievement .

Hear we take the first initial step from being youth volunteers

wh0 are there to commit their skills for children to hold the

future in Sri Lanka by getting equal chance of being

educated in the world 

  This project is targeted at improving English language competency of

preschool children and sharing diverse cultural experiences withthem. The main task is to teach English in the areas of spoken and

basic grammar in an effective and engaging manner. Improving the

students’ basic language skills while boosting the students interest to

learn the foreign languages are also expected. The interns are

expected to conduct simple activities to engage the students with

foreign languages. The EPs are also expected to help the teachers of

the preschool to prepare the lessons. The EPs have to plan an event to

showcase the talents of the kids.

30TNs

1st of July

$110

735524

EL ORFANATOENGLISH LITERACY OF

ORPHANAGE CHILDRENS

This project is targeted at developing orphan children’s

language skills on foreign languages, soft skills and also to

give an opportunity for the kids that has minimum chances to

see the world and interact with the people. Improving students

English proficiency and enhancing the confidence to practice

English is highly expected. Also conducting workshops,

sessions and activities in fields such as handicrafts, leadership

development and information technology is considered.

30TNs $110

1st of July 735532

By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers,

including through international cooperation for teacher training in

developing countries, especially least developed countries and

Small Island developing States.

So the project Guru gedara has been initiated to be the first foot to

be the pioneer to start this long term achievement while having the

collaboration of volunteers who are there to give hand for  better

future for another 

DRUG FREE YOUTH

Drug PreventionWe dream for a world where we can strengthen the

implementation of the World Health Organization

Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries,

as appropriate under the goal of good health & well being.

The project drug free youth will take the 1st initial stage

from AIESEC Colombo North Local committee to be the

channel of communication for the long term dedication with

the help of world’s best young power to give the worthiness

of a well being 

The project is aimed at reducing drug usage by Sri Lankan youth byworking with NGOs related with drug prevention and also by

conducting seminars and workshops to create the correct mindsetabout drug usage and its consequences. The project intends to makethe youth act against the drug abuse and to give them a helping handto move with new ideas and practical ways to avoid drug addiction.The EPs are expected to attend workshops with different NGOs andsite visits to seek information about the current situation of the drug

usage within the country.

20TNs

13th of July

$120

735536

LA FAMMEWOMEN EMPOWERMENT

This project is initiated to empower  the women by collaborating

with NGOs focused on women empowerment and also by

conducting seminars and workshops to develop legal,

psychological and economic wellbeing of women. The EPs are

expected to go on field visits into rural areas and gather the

information regarding the problems faced by rural women is

important. Furthermore EPs are expected to develop solutions

to address such issues. EPs contribution to the ongoing

projects and activities of the NGO is essential. EPs have to

organize seminars and workshops and create a short movie on

Women’s rights.

The project initiated under Goal 5 Ensure women’s full and

effective participation and equal opportunities for

leadership at all levels of decision­making in political,

economic and public life We AIESEC would be the pioneer

to be the first in Sri Lanka who raise their voice for the

betterment of women in SL & to achieve long term

sustainable goal while providing the inability to working

with equal chance in the society

20TNs $120

13th ofJuly 735537

SHILPATRADITIONAL INDUSTRY DEVELOMPMT

Shilpa is about exploring the Sri lankan heritage ,traditional

industries & its cultural hands which has been dying from the

present generation. The purpose of the project is to make

aware about these dying traditional industries to the local

people. The project covers many places in Sri Lanka under few

concepts which connects with Sri Lankan traditions ,life styles

& heritage etc ( Arts & Music ,Dancing ,Hand crafts ,Carvings

etc). At the end of the project interns are to prepare a short film

with a good brand name with the purpose of promoting Sri

Lankan tradional industries by yourselves

15TNs $120

24th of August 736122

Shilpa is a project initiated by AIESEC to empower the

traditional industries in Sri Lanka & make awareness & the

importance about local industries to the local people .The

project a line with Goal 9 where we try to Increase the

access of small­scale industrial and other enterprises, in

particular in developing countries, to financial services,

including affordable credit, and their integration into value

chains and markets

We dream of a world where each & every county will be

awarded about other countries traditional industries & to

respect them while having the cultural understanding 

WESTGATE G U R U G E D A R A

E N G L I S H L I T A R A C Y

 This project intends to enhance the English language skills

of the local students while creating a positive impact upon

their lives. This project is based on teaching English to

students of 11­ 18 year olds. It aims to enable the students

confident to speak in English and also help them to improve

their vocabulary and grammar. The EPs are expected to give

their support for the teachers to prepare the daily lessons as

well. And EPs are also expected to device new and active

methods and aids of teaching in the lessons.

4TNs Free

Any Time 692054

By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualifiedteachers, including through international cooperation

for teacher training in developing countries,especially least developed countries and Small Island

developing States.So the project westgate GuruGedara has been

initiated to be the first foot to be the pioneer to startthis long term achievement while having the

collaboration of volunteers who are there to give handfor better future for another

YOUTH IN ACTIONYOUTH EMPOWERMENT

This project aims to promote leadership skills among SriLankan youth and provide them with a platform for

thinking and making clear decisions on futureoccupational prospects. The interns have to prepare the

materials for the discussions and other interactiveactivities which will guide the youth to identify their

own potential.

The project a line with By 2020, develop andoperationalize a global strategy for youth employment andimplement the Global Jobs Pact of the InternationalLabour Organization. Empowering teens is importantbecause empowerment leads to competence andcompetence is linked to self-esteem ,We AIESEC dreamsfor a world where the youth will become the world powerwho creates transformation change in the society to createglobal jobs which needs the youth power

15TNs $120

24th of August 736120

SPECIALWHY COLOMBO NORTH

Explore Sri Lanka –

“What Living in Sri Lanka Has Taught Me”

“Sri Lanka does not equal Asia ­ leave your prejudices at home Six months

ago I used to live in Korea as an exchange student. After my stay there, to

me, Asian cuisine was all about way too spicy meat and tasteless white rice,

Asians were mainly focused on partying and there were only grey

megalopolises with hundreds of skyscrapers and no nature. This was the

reason I tried to keep my expectation regarding an internship in Sri Lanka as

low as possible so that I do not get disappointed. However, Sri Lanka is

nothing like that. The cuisine is amazing – delicious fried rice or noodles

with vegetables and chicken, egg hoppers and tons of fruits. The local

people as well as the people coming from other countries are amazing. I

have never expected that they would be interested in spending time in the

wild, riding elephants or even laughing when unexpected rainfall ruins your

make­up.

Although I have always preferred working alone and not having to explain

my decisions to other team members, living in Sri Lanka proved me wrong.

If I was good at taking short videos, there was another girl who was able to

put the videos together and make a whole movie. Another one had great

ideas about background music. Everybody is good at something, they just

have to find and develop their potential! Organize something well, find the

right people and you will enjoy every part of it I have never expected that the

project “Explore Sri Lanka” would be so well­organized. The tours were

prepared in advance and the AIESECers have taken care about every detail. I

could not imagine travelling alone by bus in Sri Lanka or asking for the

directions. Therefore, it was truly great that there was always a team

member with us to help us out with everything. The good organization as

well as the friendly AIESECers made every experience unforgettable. This

way, we have enjoyed every part of the journey and found something

amazing or hilarious even in the difficulties we have.”

Stefani Tsikandelova­ Bulgaria

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things youdidn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away

from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore dreamdiscover. So I come to Sri Lanka, a country in my dream.

Sri Lanka in Chinese “斯⾥兰卡”. What a beautiful name! It is Nishadi whointerviewed me in skype, though the network is poor, she always smile to

me. I remember her big eyes and beautiful smile. That’s my firstimpression of Sri Lankan people. This trip was a deep immersion into Sri

Lankan culture and life!I thought teaching poor areas’ children is a very meaningful thing. The

children makes me moved time and time again. Most of our students werequiet and clever .Just several are very naughty but also lovely. Thoughthe small village is not very rich, I can still feel their optimistic heart in

hard life. Everyday we come to school, all the students come out towelcome us, all of class gave me loving eyes. we teach them some newwords ,they will try their best to learn and remember. The relationshipbetween I and they were very close in daily life. We often played gamestogether. Furthermore, every student is very polite. They met us to say

”hello” with smile every time.The last week we came to school ,many students say to us “no china", I

can’t understand what they said. After Nishan’s translation, I know theysaid ”don’t go back china”. I can’t help crying. Their beautiful smile , pure

heart is the most precious thing in the world.It is hard for us to say “goodbye”, to the lovely students, to the friendly

local people, to the amazing scenery.Thank you all the members in CN. Many kisses and hugs to you all.

Nothing would happen without you all.It is my second home, I never forget every moments here. Miss you all. “

AYANNA

Yiqi Zeng- China

CONTACT US

Randika Dulanthi

Product Development Manager

Incoming Global Community Development Program

+94 774316226

rdulanthi@gmail.com

Hishan Jeewantha

Local Committee Vice President

Incoming Global Community Development Program

+94 0715526620

hishan.jeewantha@aiesec.net

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