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About AIESEC
AISEC is the largest youth-lead organization in the world which acts as a platform for young
people to explore and develop their leadership potential. We have over 90,000 members in
124 countries and territories, over 1 million alumni and have been active for 6 decades.
Since the establishment of AIESEC in Sri Lanka in 1995, as the local chapter of the AIESEC
International, we have been creating positive impact to drive this country for the betterment
of youth in future. Entrepreneurship, Empowerment and innovation are among key focus areas
of our organization and more than 350 organizations have made us their first-choice partner in
diverse portfolios over the past few years.
AIESEC in Sri Lanka
Currently present in 6 recognized universities, AIESEC in Sri Lanka provides an international
platform for Sri Lankan Youth to discover and develop their potential. This global,
nonpolitical, non-profit organization is comprised of students, undergraduates and recent
graduates of higher education, who are interested in world issues, leadership, and
management.
University of Moratuwa
University of Colombo
University of Kalaniya
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
University of Peradeniya
University of Wayaba
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About SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka is a paradise island located in the Indian Ocean. Known as the pearl of the Indian
Ocean, Sri Lanka is the home to a multi-religious, multi-racial and multi-lingual population of 20
million. The four major ethnic groups are Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamils, Indian Tamils and Sri
Lankan Moors or Muslims. With a history that dates back over 2500 years, Sri Lanka is known
for its rich culture that is seeped with heritage that helped mold the country into the place of
wonder that it is. Sri Lankan holidays showcase this ancient influence as visitors are embraced
by the warmth of her people. This tiny island lays claim to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
which are well preserved and proudly display the wonder of ancient Sri Lanka
National Emblem of Sri Lanka
National Flag of Sri Lanka
Map of Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka in all her majesty, grabs the attention of her visitors due to its climate and natural
resources. The climate of Sri Lanka can be described as tropical and warm. The temperature
may vary from 150C in the central highlands to 350C in other low areas. The monsoon
rainfall occurs between the month of May and August in the Southwest, and between
December and March in the Northeast. Sri Lanka has an extraordinarily rich and unique
biodiversity, in fact one of the highest in Asia. Within the confines of just 65,500 square
kilometers inhabit well over 600 species of terrestrial vertebrates. There are more than 82
species of mammals (including elephant, leopard and bear), over 400 bird species (the tally
varies between ornithologists), 133 reptile species (including 80 snakes!), and 54
amphibians (the number rises as new species of frogs are being discovered)
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PROJECT E-GURUGEDARA 2015
Theme: Exposing the Sri Lankan school children to the global environment
Objective: Establishing cultural understanding and paving way for sustainable cultural
understanding.
Enhancing the English and IT literacy of students in the under privilege
schools of a selected area.
Location: 10 selected schools from Piliyandala zone
Programme: English workshops
Presentations
Competitions (Dictation, Reading, Creative Writing, Hand writing,
public speaking)
IT workshops
Introduction to Microsoft office and computer hardware
Art Exhibition partnering with Hodiya project
How the project is carried out?
Two or Three (depending on school the intern is allocated to) Daily sessions (45 minute) for
an estimated 40 students each in 10 selected schools according to a syllabus prepared by
AIESEC under the guidance of teachers from the selected schools.
Duration:-06/11/2015 to 22/08/2015
This is a project initiated by AIESEC Colombo South with the vision to enhance the English
and IT literacy of Sri Lankan school children and to provide a cultural understanding as well
as to create a Global Learning Environment, 20 - 30 foreign undergraduates will be joining
with AIESEC Colombo South to conduct the project in 10 selected schools in the Piliyandala
Education Zone (In Colombo). It provides undergraduates from around the globe an
opportunity to work with local schools to develop the English and IT literacy of Sri Lankan
students. As the final event of the project an art exhibition will conducted together with
Hodiya project.
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ENGLISH AND IT PROGRAMME
The Interns will be teaching English and IT to school children. Will be implemented in
10 selected schools in Piliyandala Zone (In Colombo) covering 2000 students. 45
minutes of daily sessions for students in GRADES 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 will be conducted by
30 foreign undergraduates together with the English teachers of the said schools
(and estimated 3 or 4 foreign interns per school).
Skills enhancement
English and IT skills
Public speaking
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Team working skills
Provide an opportunity for the students to learn in a global learning environment and
experience diverse cultural aspects.
[The syllabus is prepared by AIESEC together with the teachers from the selected
schools according to the TIM (Teachers Instruction Manual)
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Expected Outcomes:
Enhance students’ soft skills on communication, reading and writing by approaching
them in a different manner including entertainment activities, encouraging
conversations and group based activities… etc.
Making students confident to speak in English and familiarizing the English terms
that are being used in day today life.
Enhancing students’ group working abilities, leadership potentials to prepare them
for the competitive society.
Appreciations of various cultures and build respect for different religions and beliefs.
Enriching creativeness of individuals and making students identify abilities of each
other.
Creating the awareness about the importance of learning English and it among the
school children.
