In Sri Lanka, non – communicable diseases (NCDs) cause more than three quarter of all deaths and nearly 1 in 5 people dies prematurely from NCDs. In October 2015 the United Nation’s Interagency Taskforce on NCDs...
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Appreciate the female health workers who assisted in the prevention of COVID 19
On the occasion of Women’s Day, the YAN team from the Kalutara District conducted a program on 08.03.2021 at the Kalutara General Hospital to appreciate the female health workers who assisted in the prevention of...
Empowering Future Leaders: YAN Sri Lanka Conducts Leadership and Drug Prevention Programme at Kanthale Agrabodhi College
YAN Sri Lanka successfully conducted a one-day Leadership Training Programme and Drug Prevention Awareness Programme for the student leaders of Kanthale Agrabodhi College, following an invitation from the Kanthale Youth...
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Programme with differently abled children in Kegalle
YAN Kegalle team conducted a programme with differently abled children at Weragal children Home in relation to International Youth Day Celebration 2020. Donating foods and engaging with joyful activities with children...
BAP/Meegahajandura St. Xavier’s College Programme
On January 25, YAN Sri Lanka conducted a drug prevention awareness session for around 100 students at BAP/Meegahajandura St. Xavier’s College, focusing on misconceptions about alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs.
Empowering Youth in Maha Oya
YAN Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Maha Oya Divisional Secretariat, successfully conducted a series of youth empowerment programmes aimed at strengthening youth leadership and promoting healthier, safer...
YAN kegalle team conducted a two day students camp with 40 students
YAN Kegalle team had organized a two day student camp in Rambukkana Kadigamuwa temple. 40 students participated. In here, they discussed about effective drug prevention, Industry interference etc. This camp was going...
Alpitiya Ananda Maha Vidyalaya Programme
On February 13, YAN Sri Lanka held another session at Alpitiya Ananda Central College for approximately 450 students, including junior prefects. A student-led action group was also initiated to sustain drug prevention...
Drug Prevention Awareness at Mahinda National College
Responding to an invitation from Mahinda National College, Kuliyapitiya – Nakkawatta, YAN Sri Lanka successfully conducted a Drug Prevention Awareness Programme for Grade 9 students. The programme aimed to provide...