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The World Down Syndrome Day 2013

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The Rotaract district 3220 & the Kosala Dullewa Foundation organized the World Down Syndrome Day 2013. It was held on the 24 th of March 2013 at Royal College, Colombo 07. The annual observance of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) aims to promote awareness and understanding of Down syndrome and related issues, and to mobilize support and recognition of the dignity, rights and well-being of persons living with Down syndrome. The event was co-hosted by the Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya, Rotaract Club of University of Colombo Faculty of Arts, Rotaract Club of University of Colombo Faculty of Law, Rotaract Club of University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance, Rotaract Club of University of Colombo Faculty of Science, Rotaract Club of University of Kelaniya, Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa, and Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The commemoration was a full day event consisted of four different projects; an awareness walk, a health

The IU Project

We, the rotaractors of UOP co-hosted an IU project with the rotaract clubs of Kandy and Matale. We had to host a team named “Introex”.  The Introex team included Indian and Nepolian rotaractors. As a hosting club, the responsibility of our club was to provide them with accommodation to spend the night. “Lady Hill” guest house was reserved for accommodation. On the 2 nd of March, 2013 the Introex team was taken to Gadaladeniya and Ambekka temples on their way to Kandy. They were then taken to the guset house to take lunch. The meals were provided by the RC of Kandy and RC of Matale. After lunch, the team was taken to Kandy Trinity Chapel. Then the team was accompanied to the university grounds. The rotaractors of UOP welcomed them cordially. A sing along programme was also organized by our club and it made the evening more fun and happening. All of us had fun forgetting that we were from different countries.  That moment was really jovial and the gathering enjoyed the evening wit