Rotary for Healing Minds Matter

Rotary for Healing Minds Matter Nationwide Initiative for Mental Wellness and Self-Harm Prevention.

đź’› Planting Seeds of Hope, One Conversation at a Time đź’›Healing Minds Matter extends its heartfelt gratitude to President ...
25/05/2026

đź’› Planting Seeds of Hope, One Conversation at a Time đź’›

Healing Minds Matter extends its heartfelt gratitude to President Tammita and the Rotary Club of Kandy for organizing and supporting the QPR Su***de Prevention Gatekeeper Training session. Your commitment towards understanding the seriousness of mental health challenges and taking proactive steps to create awareness and support systems in society is truly commendable.

What began as a session became something far greater. A movement of empathy, awareness, and action. Through this initiative, we have now planted 40 more seeds of hope within our community and gifted society with 40 new support systems who are now equipped to recognize warning signs, respond with compassion, and guide individuals towards help and healing.

A sincere thank you to all 40 participants who took part in this meaningful journey .Teachers (Staff Advisors), Interactors, Rotaractors, Rotarians, and Social Activists for stepping forward to become voices of hope and care within the community.

Special appreciation also goes to Psychologist/ QPR Instructor Mr. Nivendra Uduman for sharing invaluable knowledge and insight, empowering participants to understand the importance of listening, supporting, and saving lives through timely intervention.

Together, we continue to build a society where every mind feels seen, heard, valued, and supported. Because sometimes, a single conversation can truly make all the difference. đź’›

“Every conversation that creates hope, every hand that reaches out with compassion, and every leader who chooses to care...
21/05/2026

“Every conversation that creates hope, every hand that reaches out with compassion, and every leader who chooses to care… has the power to save a life.” 💛

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to President Tammita and Rotary Club of Kandy for taking the initiative to organize a QPR Su***de Prevention Gatekeeper Training conducted by Psychologist / QPR Instructor Nivendra Uduman in Kandy under the meaningful banner of Leaders Lead Minds

At a time when mental health awareness and su***de prevention are more important than ever, initiatives like these remind us that communities heal when leaders step forward with empathy, education, and action.

Thank you for recognizing the urgent need to create safer spaces, equip individuals with life saving knowledge, and plant seeds of hope within the community.

Wishing everyone a truly impactful and fruitful session ahead as we continue to stand together for mental wellbeing through Healing Minds Matter. đź’›

Team Healing Minds Matter was deeply honored to witness our Co Chair, IPP Rasini Bandara, deliver a truly powerful and h...
17/05/2026

Team Healing Minds Matter was deeply honored to witness our Co Chair, IPP Rasini Bandara, deliver a truly powerful and heartfelt keynote on the Psychology of Resilience.. Winning the Battle Within at the Toastmasters Ovation 2026 District Conference before an audience of nearly 800 individuals.

It was also a proud and inspiring moment to witness Past Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran and IPP Rasini Bandara sharing a platform at such a prestigious conference, bringing forward meaningful conversations on leadership, resilience, humanity, and emotional well being.

In a speech that touched countless hearts, Rasini spoke not only as a psychologist, but also through the lens of lived human experience.... sharing a deeply personal journey of grief, healing, vulnerability, and the courage to stay through life’s most difficult moments.

Her message beautifully reflected one of the core beliefs of Healing Minds Matter....that true resilience is not about suppressing emotions or pretending to be strong, but about self awareness, acceptance, honest conversations with self, and embracing vulnerability with courage.

It was truly meaningful to witness conversations around mental health, emotional well being, resilience, and humanity being brought to a platform of this magnitude.

Moments like these remind us why creating safe spaces for healing conversations matters now more than ever.

Because sometimes, the most powerful thing a human being can do… is choose to stay. 🤍

Rotary District 3220

At Healing Minds Matter, we strongly believe that creating a mentally healthy future for children begins with empowering...
13/05/2026

At Healing Minds Matter, we strongly believe that creating a mentally healthy future for children begins with empowering the adults who guide them every day. đź’›

Recently, Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town organized a special awareness session on children’s mental health and wellbeing for the parents and teachers of Molligoda Primary School, Wadduwa.

The program focused on the growing emotional and psychological challenges faced by children in the area, particularly those impacted by domestic difficulties and drug related social issues.

The session highlighted the important role that parents and teachers play in shaping a child’s emotional wellbeing, emphasizing the need for safe, supportive, and understanding environments both at home and in school. Through meaningful discussions and practical insights, participants were encouraged to better understand children’s emotional struggles and respond with empathy, care, and guidance.

The session was facilitated by Rasini Bandara, Co Chair of Healing Minds Matter and Immediate Past President of Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town, who shared valuable perspectives on strengthening emotional resilience and mental wellness among children.Would also like to acknowledge the presence of Rtn Pesala Sampath who organised this session, Rtn Piyu Liyanarachchi and Rtn Lakshi who took part in the session as well .

We sincerely appreciate Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town for taking meaningful initiatives to spread awareness on mental health and wellbeing within communities and for recognizing the importance of supporting not only children, but also the adults who influence their lives every day.

Together, through awareness, compassion, and education, we can create healthier and safer spaces for every child to grow, heal, and thrive.

As we look forward to “Leaders Lead Minds – Phase 01” happening day after tomorrow, Team Healing Minds Matter extends ou...
10/05/2026

As we look forward to “Leaders Lead Minds – Phase 01” happening day after tomorrow, Team Healing Minds Matter extends our heartfelt appreciation to the Rotary Club of Kandy , Rotaract Club of Ratnapura, and the Interact Clubs of Mahamaya Girls’ College, Kandy, Badi Ud Din Mahmud Girls’ College , Kandy, and Stamford College ,Kandy for organizing this meaningful Counselling Awareness Session.

It is truly inspiring to witness all three generations of the Rotary family.... Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors coming together with one shared purpose of creating awareness on the importance of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Initiatives like these continue to build stronger, more compassionate communities through open conversations, understanding, and support.

We are excited and looking forward to a powerful and impactful session ahead. đź’›

Rotary District 3220

đź’›Healing Minds Matter in Action đź’›Team Healing Minds Matter was honored to conduct a meaningful Mental Health Awareness P...
08/05/2026

đź’›Healing Minds Matter in Action đź’›

Team Healing Minds Matter was honored to conduct a meaningful Mental Health Awareness Program for mothers and their families at the Panadura MOH premises, alongside the completion of a beautiful community initiative carried out by the Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town

For over 10 months, the club has continuously supported pregnant mothers through the distribution of dry ration packs, and at the final phase of the project, maternity kits were also presented to new mothers with love and care. đź’›

As part of the program, a Mental Health Awareness Session was conducted for over 40 mothers and their family members, reaching nearly 75 plus participants in total. The session focused on emotional wellbeing, mental health awareness, self-care, and the importance of seeking support when needed.

The MOH staff also actively participated, making the session even more impactful through their engagement and support.

The awareness session was conducted by Healing Minds Matter Co-Chair & Immediate Past President Rtn. Rasini Bandara

We were also honored by the presence of: President Jananga Piyadasa ,Rtn. Pesala Sampath, the Community Service Director ,Rtn. Piyu Liyanarachchi and Rtn Vishvani from Mid Town family.

Together, we continue to create spaces of care, compassion, awareness, and hope within our communities. đź’›

Rotary District 3220

14/03/2026

The love Rotary for Healing Minds Matter đź’›

Rotary Club of Colombo Centennial
Rotary District 3220

Another meaningful milestone under the Healing Minds Matter initiative đź’›A Mental Health Awareness Session was successful...
14/03/2026

Another meaningful milestone under the Healing Minds Matter initiative đź’›

A Mental Health Awareness Session was successfully conducted for over 300 students at Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena, bringing important conversations about emotional well being to young minds.

This impactful session was organized by the Rotary Club of Colombo Centennial marking their 4th Healing Minds Matter project. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the club for embracing this initiative as an important social responsibility and for their commitment to nurturing the mental well being of our younger generation.

A special thank you to President Shervon Fernandopullle and the dedicated team for their leadership, and to Secretary Andrew for being present and supporting the session.

The session was facilitated by IPP Michael Jayawardana, IPP Rasini Bandara and Mr. Ranil Prasad Thilakaratne while the Beat It Out Movement session was energetically conducted by Dulika Jayamanne

It was truly one of the most vibrant sessions the energy in the room, the openness of the students, and the warmth they brought made the experience incredibly special.

With this program, Healing Minds Matter has now touched over 13,000 lives, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue planting seeds of hope in young hearts.

Here’s to many more conversations, more awareness, and more lives touched. 💛

Rotary District 3220

A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Colombo Centennial for organizing the third consecutive Healing Minds Matte...
24/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Colombo Centennial for organizing the third consecutive Healing Minds Matter session. This time at the SLTC Campus, Padukka.

Your continued commitment clearly reflects the tremendous contribution your club has made toward strengthening the Healing Minds Matter initiative and promoting mental health awareness among young people.

It was a deeply meaningful and fruitful day engaging with campus students, creating a safe and empowering space to discuss emotional resilience, self-awareness, and mental wellbeing.
The sessions were conducted by an inspiring team:

• Mental Wellbeing Session by Co-Chair HMM Rtn Rasini Bandara and Mr. Ranil Thilakarathna

• Personality Building & Career Guidance Session by Rtn PP Ian Iddamalgoda

• Beat It Out Movement- Drum Therapy Session by Rtn Dulika Jayamanne

Together, we did more than conduct sessions we illuminated hope, planted seeds of strength, and empowered young minds to prioritize their mental health.
Special appreciation to President Rtn Shervon Fernandopulle and the entire team of Colombo Centennial for their unwavering support and consistent leadership in driving this initiative forward.

Looking forward to seeing more Rotary clubs host Healing Minds Matter programs and join us in building emotionally stronger and healthier communities.

More lives empowered. More hope ignited. đź’›

Rotary District 3220

Grateful to have been part of a truly meaningful and timely initiative , the launch of MessagesHelp.org in Sri Lanka.Thi...
14/02/2026

Grateful to have been part of a truly meaningful and timely initiative , the launch of MessagesHelp.org in Sri Lanka.
This movement, initiated by Professor Dr. David Horgan, offers something incredibly powerful yet simple: the right words at the right time. MessagesHelp.org provides evidence based support messages that families, friends, and communities can use as a guide when supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts , helping bridge the gap between concern and action.
A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary club of Colombo Reconnections and especially Past President Rtn. Harold Sandrasagara for initiating and driving this important conversation forward. This is a conversation we must be having openly, responsibly, and compassionately.

For us at Rotary for Healing Minds Matter this initiative aligns deeply with our purpose. We are grateful that IPP Rtn. Michael Jayawardana IPP Rtn. Rasini Bandara were included in this journey and given the opportunity to support a project that reinforces a simple truth: people matter. A big thank you to our District Governor Delvin Pereira for all the support given.

IPP Rasini moderated a rich and an insightful discussion with an eminent panel, Professor Dr. David Horgan, Dr. Ashok, Dr. Chathurie Suraweera , and Dr. Rohantha Athukorala The exchange of perspectives made it a truly fruitful and inspiring day.

Here’s to initiatives that turn compassion into action and help more people feel seen, supported, and safe.

***dePrevention

Rotary District 3220

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