State universities join hands to help Peradeniya campus
View(s):The Student Council of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in partnership with the Alumni Association of USJ, spearheaded Diriya Yathra (Journey of Courage), a comprehensive relief programme targeting the severely affected areas of Mahiyanganaya, Haputale, and Badulla.
The Medical Faculty of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura played a dual role in the humanitarian response, the university said.
Students and faculty members not only participated actively in the Diriya Yathra initiative, providing essential medical supplies and healthcare support, but also developed a comprehensive video series educating the public about post-disaster diseases such as leptospirosis.
Meanwhile a one-day ‘Helping Hand Programme’ was organised at the University of Peradeniya on December 4.
The initiative brought together volunteers from all state universities across Sri Lanka, including academic staff, non-academic staff, students, and alumni members from universities nationwide.
The University Teachers’ Association (UTA) coordinated the volunteer mobilization effort.
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura played a leading role in this national response, from the Gangodawila campus. Approximately 500-600 volunteers from USJ alone – comprising academic staff, non-academic staff, students, alumni, and related personnel – joined their counterparts from other state universities, travelled to the severely affected Peradeniya campus to support restoration efforts and help the displaced university community.
Meanwhile a group of students from the Kelaniya and Colombo universities have visited the Peradeniya University to help clean up the premises. Similar teams from the Ruhuna and Uva Wellassa universities are also due to visit affected universities.
Students who have lost their accommodation in Peradeniya will also be assisted in finding alternative places.
The programmes are being carried out in line with instructions of the Chairman of the University Grants Commission.
Arrangements have been made to provide necessary facilities, including the provision of food, to students residing in hostels and outside accommodation. Steps have also been taken to provide Mahapola and other monthly financial assistance payments.
Students and staff affected by the disaster have been asked to submit their details through their respective deans.
The Disaster Management Committee, University of Jaffna, is involved in the collection of information from students affected by the recent floods.
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