A media briefing to raise awareness about the One Million Volunteers programme conducted by the National Youth Services Council was held at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports today (26).

At the briefing, details were shared about the programmes scheduled to take place in the Badulla District under the One Million Volunteers initiative. 

Accordingly, on tomorrow (27) and the day after (28), nearly 1,000 youth volunteers are expected to carry out a series of programmes in the Badulla District.

During these two days, activities will include repairing schools affected by disasters, cleaning irrigation systems and roads, conducting entertainment programmes for people at relief centres, and distributing essential items to residents and children at those centres.

Speaking at the media briefing, Chairman of the National Youth Services Council and Director General of Youth Affairs in Sri Lanka, Supun Wijerathna said that following the labour operation carried out recently in the Chillaw area, the second programme of the One Million Volunteers initiative will be conducted in the Badulla District.

He further stated that nearly 1,000 youth volunteers are expected to participate in the programmes scheduled in Badulla.

Supun Wijerathna also noted that registration for the One Million Volunteers programme is open, and interested individuals can register by visiting the website volunteer.nysc.lk. (Newswire)

The post Nearly 1,000 youth volunteers to launch community service programmes in Badulla appeared first on Newswire.

A group of 826 individuals from Matara arrived in Badulla yesterday (01), intending to rebuild the affected areas in the Badulla District due to Cyclone Ditwah. 

According to the Badulla District Secretariat, showing solidarity with the affected people, the group brought not only their labour but also essential machinery and tools for reconstruction, including:

• Backhoe Loaders
• Excavators
• Chainsaws
• Water Bowsers
• Cleaning equipment

The relief team included members of the Red Star Organization, various volunteer groups, social activists, and media teams. (Newswire)

The post Over 800 volunteers from Matara join Badulla rebuilding effort appeared first on Newswire.

Massive volunteer operations are underway across Sri Lanka to support families displaced and trapped by the floods.

Community groups, temples, kovils, mosques, churches, restaurants, and ordinary citizens have come together to cook meals, deliver supplies, and reach those cut off by rising waters.

According to the Disaster Management Centre, 833,985 persons from 234,503 families across 25 districts have been severely affected due to inclement weather conditions. (Newswire)

The post Volunteer operations underway to support disaster affected families appeared first on Newswire.