The Centre for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE), in collaboration with the Centre for Social Reconciliation (CSR) of the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine (GWUIM), successfully conducted an Awareness Programme on Drug Prevention and Social Well-being on 25th June 2026 at the University Mini Auditorium.

The programme was organized under the theme: "Promoting a Safe, Inclusive, and Drug-Free University Community: Social Responsibility, Well-being, and Prevention Awareness."

The event brought together academic staff, administrative staff, non-academic staff, undergraduates, and other members of the university community with the objective of promoting awareness of drug prevention, mental well-being, and the collective responsibility of creating a safe and inclusive university environment.

The programme featured insightful sessions delivered by distinguished resource persons:

• Dr. Chaminda Weerasiiriwardane, Senior Counsellor and Psychotherapist, National Hospital, Kandy
• Mr. Dhanushka Sampath Wijesinghe, Counselling Officer, National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), Sri Lanka

Participants actively engaged in discussions, shared experiences, and explored practical approaches to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and healthy university culture.

The programme successfully achieved its objectives by enhancing awareness of drug prevention, encouraging responsible decision-making, promoting mental well-being, and strengthening collaboration among university stakeholders in addressing social issues.

The Centre for Gender Equity and Equality extends its sincere appreciation to the Centre for Social Reconciliation, the resource persons, university management, the organising committee, and all participants for their valuable contributions in making this programme a great success