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Empowered women empower the world! Celebrating the progress made toward gender equality while reaffirming our commitment to creating a world with equal rights and opportunities for every woman.

Honoring the real-life heroes of humanity! Today, we recognize and salute the brave individuals who risk their lives to provide humanitarian aid to those in need around the globe.

Proud to be unique in a right-handed world! Celebrating the creativity, uniqueness, and distinct skills of all the lefties out there. Happy International Left-Handers Day!

Celebrating the energy, passion, and innovation of the youth! Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. Let’s support and empower young minds to shape a brighter future for all.

Nature-Based Digital Detox Retreat – Batch 2

🌿 New Batch Announced!
Take a break from the digital world and reconnect with nature.
We are now accepting applications for the second batch of the Nature-Based Digital Detox Retreat, a FREE five-day residential programme designed for young people experiencing digital addiction or struggling to manage their use of smartphones, social media, gaming, or other digital devices.

Who Can Join?

Young people aged 18–29 who:
• Feel they spend too much time on digital devices.
• Find it difficult to reduce their screen time.
• Want to develop healthier digital habits.
• Are willing to spend five days in a natural environment with limited access to digital devices.

What You'll Experience

During the retreat, participants will:
• Disconnect from digital devices.
• Immerse themselves in nature.
• Enjoy outdoor sports and team-building activities.
• Experience fishing, nature walks, and community engagement.
• Practise mindfulness and meditation.
• Keep a nature journal and participate in creative activities.
• Learn practical strategies to manage digital addiction and improve their digital well-being.

Why Join?

This unique retreat provides an opportunity to improve mental well-being, build meaningful friendships, reconnect with nature, and develop a healthier relationship with technology.

Application Deadline : 7 August 2026
Retreat Dates : 21–25 August 2026
Participation is completely FREE for students.

How to apply

If you are interested, please fill the survey below.
Sinhala : https://forms.gle/swzsmdEA8ynnVSxF9
Tamil : https://forms.gle/JmuEdb6yWq9hbrwq9
English : https://forms.gle/qfZgP6yxhU1SZPvz6

For further information and updates, please join our WhatsApp group:

WhatsApp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HUOtyjLDASi9uHg7HvUOBb
We look forward to welcoming you to this mindful journey of reconnection with nature and yourself.

Upholding human dignity and fairness for all! Today, we stand united for international justice, human rights, and accountability. Let's work together to create a peaceful and just world.

Unlocking the power of youth! Developing the right skills is the key to transforming the future. Let’s empower our youth with innovation, education, and technical skills to thrive in the modern world.

A world of 8 billion possibilities! On World Population Day, let’s focus on ensuring equal rights, health, and a sustainable quality of life for everyone on our planet.

Today, we celebrate the shift towards renewable and clean energy sources. Let's reduce our carbon footprint and build a green, energy-independent future for generations to come.

Yesterday, the District Secretariat – Colombo, together with the National Secretariat for Non-Governmental Organizations, hosted the Colombo District NGO Progress Review Meeting – 2026 at the Mini Auditorium, District Secretariat.

SDJF was proud to be part of this event, presented our progress, alongside over 40 other registered NGOs operating across the Colombo District.

The meeting was graced by Mr. Ginige Prasanna Janaka Kumara, District Secretary – Colombo, and Mr. Chandrarathna D. Vithanage, Director General of the National Secretariat for NGOs, along with Mrs. Kanchana Gunawardane, Additional District Secretary.

The session wrapped up with an open discussion on common challenges and district-level project needs, a great step toward stronger collaboration among NGOs serving the Colombo District.