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Rebuilding lives through education is one of the best ways to recover from natural disasters. In many affected communities, students are said to suffer from emotional trauma, have low motivation, and have limited educational resources. The Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya developed Sparkling Signs project through the Rota Tomorrow Competition to help students recover from the disaster in Yatiyanthota and to further contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
Focusing on Yatiyanthota Siriwardhana Vidyalaya students, the project aims to provide opportunities to continue their education after a natural disaster, while addressing the impact of trauma and providing adequate resources. The research was conducted by the organizing committee on February 27, 2026, and several key problems were identified among students in the affected areas. Many students experienced emotional and psychological distress, and in some cases entire families lost their homes. Students’ motivation to continue their studies has been significantly reduced, and school facilities have lost important educational and physical resources.
This project was implemented through several different but equally important stages. Phase 2 consisted of a Mental Health Awareness session delivered by Mr Dineth Bamunuarachchige (Mental Health Advisor) to help students better understand and manage their emotions during difficult times. Additionally, Motivation and Educational Guidance sessions were conducted by Mr. Gihan Tharaka Fernando (student with more than three years of teaching experience) to support students with study techniques, help them continue their education, and build their self-confidence.
Another important part of the project is an online creative competition, which will be held on March 30, 2026. Students in Grades 1–13 can participate in various categories, such as essay writing, poetry, art, and singing. Due to civil unrest in the country, it is difficult to engage in physical activity; however, the competition was very successful and provided students with a valuable outlet to express their creativity while gaining a sense of accomplishment and happiness.
Apart from that, a program for distributing study notes for Advanced Level students was also launched. The project team collected learning materials from various sources, organized and compiled them in Google Drive, and distributed them to students via teachers and school WhatsApp groups. Finally, the project team will donate whiteboards to schools to support classroom learning activities.
Not only that Sparkling Signs helps educate students, but also helps create hope, resilience, and emotional healing. Through awareness programs, motivational sessions, creative activities, and other educational support, the project successfully encourages participants to keep going despite the challenges they face. The overwhelming positive feedback from participants shows that even in the toughest circumstances, a little encouragement and guidance can help someone rediscover their strength and continue pursuing their dreams.
The success of this project cannot be separated from the dedication of the entire 15-member organizing committee, resource persons, donors and supporters, who work towards the same goal: creating long-term positive change in society by showing all students that the sun will always shine again.
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