UPF Conference at Sri Lankan Parliament Calls for Regional Cooperation

December 6, 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka–The Parliament of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with ISCP and IAPP, co-organized a Parliamentarians Leadership Conference.

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UPF-Sri Lanka Commemorates UN International Youth Day

August 17, 2023

Illukkumbura, Sri Lanka—UPF and RYS, in partnership with IAYSP, organized a weeklong youth leadership project.

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UPF-Sri Lanka ‘Peace Road’ Reaches Mountain Peak

August 15, 2023

Matale, Sri Lanka—A hike to the majestic Riverston peak in the Knuckles Mountain Range was the “Peace Road” event.

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UPF-Sri Lanka Provides Food Aid to Families

April 8, 2023

Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—Dry rations were distributed to 145 families who have been severely impacted by the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka.

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UPF-Sri Lanka Commemorates UN International Day of Education

January 24, 2023

Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—UPF-Sri Lanka commemorated the UN International Day of Education 2023 by holding a train-the-trainer “Teachers Workshop.”

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Religious Youth Service Island Friendship Project Held in Sri Lanka

December 16, 2022

Abhayapura, Sri Lanka—The Island Friendship Project brought together 58 young people who helped build the supporting infrastructure for a water well for a community of over 200 families.

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UPF-Sri Lanka Distributes Food Aid to Families

September 4, 2022

Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka—Dry rations were distributed to 300 women-headed families who have been severely impacted by the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka.

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Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: IAAP Session

February 3, 2022

Asia Pacific—The IAAP session featured seven academicians who presented their perspectives on creating a unification roadmap for North and South Korea through education.

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Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: Closing Session

February 3, 2022

Asia Pacific—Former president of Kiribati and Sunhak Peace Prize laureate H.E. Anote Tong gave the keynote address at the Closing Session.

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RYS-Sri Lanka Trains Future Leaders

December 13, 2018

Colombo, Sri Lanka—Ten people participated in a program to train them to become assistant trainers for future Religious Youth Service (RYS) projects.

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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Sri Lanka

September 22, 2018

Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—A celebration of the UN International Day of Peace was held in Sri Lanka at the National Muslim College.

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RYS Island Friendship Project in Sri Lanka

August 17, 2018

Monaragala, Sri Lanka—Volunteers from 10 countries helped construct an extension of a community center as part of the Religious Youth Service’s 2018 Island Friendship Project.

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Sri Lankans Walk the 'Peace Road'

August 11, 2018

Monaragala, Sri Lanka—Around 100 people participated in a walk for peace held in Uva province in southern Sri Lanka for the Peace Road 2018.

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International Day of Peace Observed in Sri Lanka

September 21, 2017

Moratuwa, Sri Lanka—To commemorate the International Day of Peace, UPF-Sri Lanka in cooperation with the municipal council of and a local hospital in Moratuwa city organized a clinic, offering free medical and dental care for one day.

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‘Peace Road’ in Sri Lanka Promotes Reconciliation

September 9, 2017

Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—More than 200 people walked and biked the “Peace Road” in Sri Lanka, despite periods of heavy rain, to support peace and reconciliation in the country.

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RYS Volunteers Build a Bridge in Sri Lanka

August 18, 2017

Galle, Sri Lanka— Nearly 60 participants and staff from seven nations joined together to offer work service, learn from each other’s culture and religion while listening and sharing about ways to help improve our communities.

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Sri Lanka Celebrates International Youth Day

August 12, 2017

Galle, Sri Lanka—“Youth Building Peace” was the theme of an event UPF-Sri Lanka held to celebrate the UN International Youth Day.

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RYS Announces 30th Anniversary Project in Sri Lanka

February 22, 2017

Galle, Sri Lanka—Religious Youth Service International has announced it will hold its 30th anniversary celebration project in Sri Lanka from August 11 to 18, and invites international volunteers to participate.

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Parliamentarians for Peace Launched in Sri Lanka

October 5, 2016

Colombo, Sri Lanka—Sri Lanka's chapter of the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace was launched at a special ceremony held inside the Sri Lankan parliament building in Colombo.

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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Sri Lanka

September 21, 2016

Colombo, Sri Lanka—The International Day of Peace was celebrated in Sri Lanka with a program and a peace march.

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