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WP/NP Dungalpitiya Kanishta Vidyalaya, Negombo – Awareness Program/Community Kitchen (Western Province)
Project Description
Kansarmen SL Foundation (KSLF), with the support of Adoptie Sri Lanka – Belgium, conducted a two-day awareness campaign titled “Sustainable WASH Practices & Drug-Free Lives” to address critical health, hygiene, and social challenges faced by school children and families in the Negombo area. The campaign was held at WP/NP Dungalpitiya Kanishta Vidyalaya following the successful completion of new WASH facilities at the school in late 2024, which provided safe water access to over 110 students and teachers.
During the implementation of the WASH infrastructure project, KSLF identified deeper issues within the community, including limited awareness of proper hygiene practices and increasing exposure of youth to drug-related risks. These challenges posed serious threats to students’ physical health, educational engagement, and long-term wellbeing. The awareness campaign was designed to respond holistically by combining WASH education, nutrition awareness, health screening, and drug prevention under one integrated initiative
Location
WP/NP Dungalpitiya Kanishta Vidyalaya, Negombo, Sri Lanka.
Reason to choose this project
Despite improved physical WASH infrastructure, gaps remained in hygiene practices, health awareness, and social protection for children and families. Growing concerns around drug influence among youth further highlighted the need for preventive education. This project was selected to strengthen behavioural change, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect children through awareness, skills-building, and community engagement.
Activities We Have Done
Day 1 – Clean Hands, Healthy Lives (27th October 2025)
Conducted a Drug Prevention Awareness Session led by the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board for students, teachers, and parents.
Implemented a Conscious Consumerism & Nutrition Activity (“Healthy Sandwich Makers”), where Grade 5 students and parents prepared nutritious food for all participants with materials provided by KSLF.
Conducted WASH Awareness Sessions for primary and secondary students through practical demonstrations facilitated by the Public Health Inspector and Midwives.
Organized an Eye and General Health Screening Clinic for students, teachers, and interested parents, conducted by Clear Vision Center professional optometrists.
Day 2 – A Healthy Mind & Responsible Life (28th October 2025)
Facilitated a Community Kitchen Activity, where parents prepared a healthy lunch while learning about nutrition, hygiene, and food safety.
Organized an Art Competition and Exhibition under the theme “Clean School, Drug-Free Future”, encouraging students to express learning creatively.
Conducted a Closing Ceremony and Awards Session to recognize participation and reinforce key messages.
Community Contribution
Parents, teachers, and community members actively participated throughout the two days by preparing food, supporting activities, attending awareness sessions, and engaging in discussions. Their involvement strengthened community ownership and reinforced sustainable behaviour change.
Beneficiaries : 223
Students:
101 students from Dungalpitiya Kanishta Vidyalaya (Grades 1–11)
52 students from Kapungoda St. Anthony’s School (Grades 6–11)
Teachers: 20 (from both schools)
Parents: 50 (Dungalpitiya community)
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