Napokuna, Kurunegala (October 02, 2023) — Prioritizing youth empowerment and mental well-being, the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation (SHCCF) and the Shri Hela Higher Education Academy, in partnership with the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC SMM), organized a specialized educational development and counseling seminar for primary schoolchildren.
The event took place on October 2, 2023, at Giri / Napokuna Primary School within the Pannala Education Division in the North Western Province, benefiting students across five regional schools.
Multidisciplinary Educational & Psychological Guidance
The program brought together expert teacher advisors, educational administrators, and youth movement leaders to deliver targeted academic coaching and counseling aimed at building resilience and academic focus among primary students:
Support Area
Key Resource Persons & Facilitators
Academic & Counseling Advisory
Expert guidance provided by Mrs. Mallika De Silva, Mrs. Oshadhi, and Mr. Sarath Peiris (Teacher Advisors & Education Consultants).
Organizational & Scout Leadership
Full coordination support extended by Mr. Aruna, Kurunegala District Coordinator of the Sri Lanka Scout Association.
Institutional & Zonal Administration
Coordinated with administrative backing from Mr. Senarath Lankathilaka (Divisional Education Director, Giriulla) and Mr. Chinthaka Ratnasooriya (Principal, Napokuna Primary School).
Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake: "Children's Educational and Mental Strength Shapes the Nation's Future"
Delivering the keynote address to educators and participants, Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake, Sri Lankan Commissioner of the IHRC and Founder, President, and Director General of the SHCCF, underscored the national imperative of nurturing young minds:
"The future trajectory of our country is directly determined by the mental resilience and educational strength of our children. We must exercise far greater care, vigilance, and dedication than ever before to guide them along the right path." Executive Leadership & Organizational Representation
The initiative was attended and supported by key directors and zonal representatives of both institutions:
- SHCCF & IHRC Delegation: Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake, Pandit Amaradasa Delankarachchi, Pastor Ananda Kumara, Mr. Hemantha Vitharana, Mr. Jayatissa Athaudahetti, Mr. Harrison Somasiri, Mr. Udara Rathnayake, and Mrs. Sakura Wasanthi.
- Educational & Community Partners: Mr. Senarath Lankathilaka, Mr. Chinthaka Ratnasooriya, Mr. Aruna (Scout Association), Mrs. Mallika De Silva, Mrs. Oshadhi, and Mr. Sarath Peiris.
Official Event Record
Date: October 02, 2023
Venue: Giri / Napokuna Primary School, Pannala, Kurunegala
Reported by:
Hemantha Vitharana
Senior Executive Director — Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation
Zonal Coordinator — International Human Rights Commission
