MOU between SIHL & University of Peradeniya
We formally solidified a collaborative partnership with the University of Peradeniya by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement establishes a structured internship programme and framework for undergraduate students in their final year, providing valuable internship opportunities at the Sarvodaya Movement.
We’ve always humbled ourselves for hosting both local and international interns from various universities and institutions in the past, and this formalization represents a noteworthy achievement in our ongoing partnerships locally.
The signing ceremony was attended by the University of Peradeniya Vice Chancellor – Prof M D Lamawansa, the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Prof WMT Madujith, Head of the Career Guidance Unit – Prof. Dileep De Silva and officials from the Career Guidance Unit and the Departments of Sociology.
Hon. President of the Sarvodaya Movement – Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, Executive Director – Mr Damith Kulanayake, Director- SIHL Udesh Fernando, was also present, along with other officials.
We envision that this newly established formalised partnership will play a pivotal role in elevating academic standards, fostering professional growth, and contributing to the overall betterment of society. Our collective aspiration for this collaboration is to leave a lasting positive impact, cultivating a culture of growth and development both at an individual level and collective level specially for those who are in the streams of Sociology and the Social Sciences.