The Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance (RACUOCFMF) showcased exemplary dedication, adaptability, and teamwork as they successfully achieved their project targets through meticulous planning and hard work with the project “Target”. Originally, the club members had planned to visit schools and conduct seminars on accounting, economics, and business studies. However, faced with unexpected circumstances, they swiftly adjusted their plans and transformed their seminars into an engaging online seminar series.
කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ කළමනාකරණ හා මූල්‍ය පීඨයේ රොටරැක්ට් සමාජය (RACUOCFMF) සිය ව්‍යාපෘති ඉලක්ක ඉතා සූක්ෂම ලෙස සැලසුම් කිරීම සහ වෙහෙස මහන්සි වී වැඩ කිරීම තුලින්ද ආදර්ශමත් කැපවීම, අනුවර්තනය වීමේ හැකියාව සහ කණ්ඩායම් ක්‍රියාකාරකම් ප්‍රදර්ශනය කළේය. මුලදී, සමාජයේ සාමාජිකයින් පාසල්වලට ගොස් ගිණුම්කරණය, ආර්ථික විද්‍යාව සහ ව්‍යාපාර අධ්‍යයනය පිළිබඳ සම්මන්ත්‍රණ පැවැත්වීමට සැලසුම් කර තිබුණි. කෙසේ වෙතත්, අනපේක්ෂිත තත්වයන්ට මුහුණ දීමට සිදු වූ විට, ඔවුන් ඉක්මනින් ඔවුන්ගේ සැලසුම් සකස් කර ඔවුන්ගේ සම්මන්ත්‍රණ ආකර්ශනීය මාර්ගගත සම්මන්ත්‍රණ මාලාවක් බවට පරිවර්තනය කළහ.
கொழும்பு பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் முகாமைத்துவ மற்றும் நிதி பீடத்தின் Rotaract Club (RACUOCFMF) கவனமாக திட்டமிடல், குழுப்பணி மற்றும் கடின உழைப்பின் மூலம் தனது திட்ட இலக்கை வெற்றிகரமாக அடைந்துள்ளது. இந்த திட்டத்தில் ஆன்லைன் கருத்தரங்கு தொடர் மற்றும் கணக்கியல், பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் வணிக ஆய்வுகளை உள்ளடக்கிய கல்வி புத்தகம் வெளியிடப்பட்டது. முதலில், கிளப் உறுப்பினர்கள் தங்கள் கருத்தரங்குகளை நடத்த பள்ளிகளுக்குச் செல்ல திட்டமிட்டிருந்தனர், ஆனால் எதிர்பாராத சூழ்நிலைகளால், அவர்கள் தங்கள் கருத்தரங்குகளை ஆன்லைனில் நடத்துவதற்கு மாறினர்.
Undeterred by the challenges, the club members collaborated with a panel of experienced lecturers to deliver the online seminar series, covering a wide range of topics from the Accounting, Economics, and Business Studies syllabus. The seminars were conducted in both English and Sinhala mediums, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility to a broader audience. Leveraging the Zoom platform, the sessions took place from the 23rd of May to the 28th of May, attracting significant participation of more than 130 enthusiastic individuals.
To extend the reach and impact of their project, the club members recorded each seminar session and made them available on the RACUOCFMF YouTube page. This thoughtful approach allowed those who were unable to attend the live sessions to access the valuable content at their convenience. By embracing technology and adapting to the unforeseen circumstances, the club members not only delivered a successful online seminar series but also showcased their ability to overcome challenges with resilience and innovation.
Additionally, the launch of the Target Model Paper Book added another dimension to the project’s success. Recognizing the importance of comprehensive study materials, the club members collaborated with experienced teachers from leading schools in the country to create these educational books. The books included two model papers for each subject, accompanied by answer scripts. Catering to the diverse linguistic needs of students, the books were printed in both English and Sinhala mediums, enabling a wider audience to benefit from the resource.
In order to ensure easy accessibility, the Target Model Paper Books were made available for purchase at a reasonable price of Rs. 700. Recognizing the challenges faced by potential buyers, the club members organized efficient courier services to deliver the books directly to the customers. This initiative not only provided A/L students with valuable study material but also supported the local community by fostering collaboration with teachers and promoting education in Sri Lanka.
The success of the project has had a profound impact on the local community. By exemplifying adaptability and dedication, the club members have set a commendable example for achieving great things despite unexpected circumstances. Through their online seminar series and the distribution of educational books, they have empowered A/L students in Sri Lanka with the necessary resources and guidance to progress and achieve their academic goals. This joint initiative, supported by the University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance and Interact clubs, has proven to be a transformative experience for those in need, demonstrating the power of collective efforts in making a positive change in society.
Written By:-
Rtr. Riveen Pathirana
(General Member 2022-23)
