On 03rd March 2024, The Coastal Harmony Phase 1.0 climate action event accomplished its mission, at Mt. Lavinia Beach uniting 90 passionate participants, including 83 dedicated students from the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)! This inspiring event demonstrated the power of community engagement in addressing environmental challenges.
The gathering was honored by the presence of Georgie Fisher, the charismatic actress known for her role in the popular series Spellbinder, who served as the Chief Guest. She emphasized the importance of individual and collective action in the fight against climate change. Accompanying her was Mr. Nishshanka De Silva, the visionary founder of the ZeroPlastic Movement, who set the tone for the day with a powerful message about the impact of collective action.
The event was organized by the ZeroPlastic Community of the Open University of Sri Lanka, and The project was chaired by Dilrukshi Siriwardena, whose leadership was instrumental in the initiative’s organization and success. The event showcased the commitment of students and community members alike to protect the coastal environment.
Participants engaged in beach clean-up leaving the beach cleaner and raising awareness about the pressing issue of plastic waste.
A heartfelt appreciation goes out to the organizing committee and all ZeroPlastic OUSL members for their hard work and enthusiasm in making this initiative a reality. The success of Coastal Harmony Phase 1.0 marks a significant step towards fostering a more sustainable future for Sri Lanka’s beautiful coastlines.
Organizing Committee Members of the Coastal Harmony Climate Action…
– Tharinduni Peramuna: Coordinating, Task assigning, Event Planning, Content writing, New organizing committee interviewing
– Shehan Kaushalya: Coordinating, Event organizing, Task assigning, Interviewing new OC
– Dilrukshi Siriwardena: Google form creating and handling, Content writing, Coordinating Committee members, Interviewing New OC, Documentation
– Tiruni Erandi: Event Coordination, Letter Handling, Project approval procedure handling, contacting officers related to the beach clean-up.
– Sahan Bandara: Approval Process Handling, Fundraising and Sponsorship handling, Public Relations handling
– Akila Dhambure: Flyer Designing, In charge of the design team, Preparing presentation slides, Google form headers etc.
– Lakmal Dissanayake: Flyer and Certificate Designing, Handling fund raising activities, Sponsorship email handling.
– Osanda Wickramasinghe: Flyer Designing
– Ravindra Wijerathne: In charge of fundraising and sponsorship
– Tharanga Dilhani: Membership handling
– Saveesha Basnayaka: Membership handling
– Kavindi Rodrigo: In charge of Media and marketing activities
– Sumudu Kapukotuwa: In charge of Public Relation matters
– Dilan Oshada: In charge of refreshments, sponsorship email handling, and transportation activities.
– Sugandika Dilrukshi: Fellowship management, Google form handling
– Madhuwanthi Subasinghe: Delegate handling
– Dilhara Kariyawasam: Event Coordinating
– Tashmila Savindi: Event Coordinating
– Tharaka Wimalaweera: Event Coordinating