“Diriya Aruna”, a charity project conceived by our Faculty, aims at providing necessary infrastructure facilities to needy students in Sri Lanka. Since its inception in 1997, it has reached out to 25 (upto 2023) schools island wide. In each installment, a school is sought and facilities (classrooms constructed, book donations etc.) to meet the demands of the student population in the institution. This is indeed a mammoth project which ensures that the underprivileged children would achieve an excellent education as we believe that education is the most effective way for individuals to improve their own lives.
“Diriya Aruna” is an annual social services project conducted by each successive batch of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, along with the Medical Faculty Students’ Union, under the guidance of the Dean and all the academic staff of the Faculty.
Traditionally, ‘Diriya Aruna’ project is organized by 1st year students and completed by the end of the 1st MBBS examination. Many fund-raising events such as car washes, food stalls, personalized card makings, bakes sales are conducted by students to collect funds for the project. All the buildings which are renovated and built through ‘Diriya Aruna’ are named in honor of the legendary foreseer, Prof. Senaka Bibile; a tradition followed throughout the years. The opening ceremony is graced by the Dean of the Faculty. Traditionally, a seminar series targeting the O/L examination and a medical camp to solve health issues of the public near the school are organized alongside the ceremony.
21st Stage (27th Batch)
Mabodala Maha Vidyalaya, Veyangoda Complete Science laboratory building with science equipments. Conducting a Health camp.
20th Stage (26th Batch)
Janapada Maha Vidyalaya, Hedigalla Complete library building with books. Conducting a Health camp.
19th Stage (25th Batch)
Wewalkandura Vidyalaya, Kalawana Complete science laboratory building with equipment. Conducting a health camp.
18th Stage (24th Batch)
Molkawa Maha Vidyalaya, Molkawa, Mathugama. Complete library building. Donation of books to the library.
17th Stage (23rd Batch)
Bothalegama Maha Vldyalaya, Bulathsinhala, Horana Complete science laboratory building with equipment. Donation of books to the library Conducting a health camp.
16th Stage (22nd Batch)
Bulugahathanna Maha Vidyalaya, Daela, Rathnapura Complete school building with 4 classrooms. Donation of books to the library. Conducting a Health camp.
15th Stage (21st Batch)
Gajaneggama Maha Vidyalaya, Maho Complete school building with three classrooms, donation of books to the library. Distribution of books, stationery items etc. to students, conducting a health camp
14th Stage (20th Batch)
Welage Vidyalaya, Balangoda Complete school building with three classrooms, donation of books to the library. Distribution of books, stationery items etc. to students. Conducting a Health camp
13th Stage (19th Batch)
Ariyagama Siddhartha Vidyalaya, Chilaw Complete school building with four classrooms, Donation of books to the library. Distribution of books, stationery items etc. to students and conducting a Health camp
12th Stage (18th Batch)
Bulanaweva Primary school, Galewela Complete school building with three classrooms, donation of books to the library. Distribution of books, stationery items etc. to students and conducting a Health camp
11th Stage (17th Batch)
Netiya Kanishta Vidyalaya, Wariyapola Complete school building with three classrooms, donation of books to the library. Distribution of books, stationery items etc. to students, conducting a Health camp
10th Stage (16th Batch)
Alkaduwa Sinhala Kanlshta Vidyalaya, Matale Complete school building, distribution of books, health camp.
9th Stage (15th Batch)
Wanduramba Mabotuwana Kanishta Vidyalaya, Galle Complete school building, distribution of books, health camp.
8th Stage (14th Batch)
Badalkumbura Maligathanna Kanishta Vidyalaya, Monaragala Complete school building, distribution of books, health camp.
7th Stage (13th Batch)
Upali Wijewardena Kanishta Vidyalaya, Kamburupitiya, Matara Complete school building, distribution of books, health camp, O/Level seminar.
6th Stage (12th Batch)
Uva Karandagolla Kanishta Vldyalaya, Ella Complete school building, distribution of books, health camp, O/Level seminar.
5th Stage (11th Batch)
Bogahaweva Vidyalaya, Nochchiyagama Complete library building, painting of world map and map of Sri Lanka on the wall.
4th Stage (10th Batch)
Upulvila Maha Vidyalaya, Parangiya vadiya, Anuradhapura Building two classrooms, distribution of books, sports equipment, lab equipment and musical instruments. Health workshop for students and parents.
3rd Stage (9th Batch)
Sevanagala Usbim Vidyalaya, Thanamalwila Building a classroom. obtaining drinking water, conducting a health camp
2nd Stage (8th Batch)
Hadavinna Maha Vidyalaya, Embillpttlya Solving their drinking water problem, obtaining Electricity, distribution of books, sports equipment, pencils and pens.
1st Stage (7th Batch)
Welikanda Vidyalaya, Polonnaruwa Distribution of new school books. school uniforms and shoes.