Last updated on November 18, 2024

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19 – 23
June, 2024
Hithawathi Clinic at International Industry Expo 2024
At BMICH, Sri Lanka

Visit Hithawathi One-Stop-Clinic at International Industry Expo 2024 at BMICH, Colombo during 19th to 23rd June 2024. Therein Hithawathi raises awareness on cyber-safety in all three languages using leaflets and promo cards. Do not forget to join spin-the-wheel game and win Hithawathi branded key tags and pens.

Past Events of Hithawathi

8
November 2024
Cyber Safety Awareness through ‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’
At Lunugala Central College
An awareness session on Cyber safety and Hithawathi services was held on November 8, 2024 at Lunugala Central College under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 411 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award bookshop gift vouchers of LKR 2,000/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.
5
November 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
At Central College, Passara
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on November 5th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Central College, Passara. Around 26 student leaders participated in this session.
5
November 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
Tamil Maha Vidyalaya, Passara
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on November 5th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Tamil Maha Vidyalaya, Passara. Around 35 student leaders participated in this session.
1
November 2024
Cyber Safety Awareness through ‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’
At Medawelagama Maha Vidyalaya, Passara
An awareness session on Cyber safety and Hithawathi services was held on November 1, 2024 at Medawelagama Maha Vidyalaya, Passara under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 85 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award bookshop gift vouchers of LKR 2,000/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.
25
October 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for students
At Sri Rahula College, Katugastota
An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber Safety, organized by Nenasala Katugastota was conducted by Hithawathi on October 25th, 2024 at Sri Rahula College, Katugastota. About 200 students participated in this session.
25
October 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for teachers
At Sri Rahula College, Katugastota
An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber Safety, organized by Nenasala Katugastota was conducted by Hithawathi on October 25th, 2024 at Sri Rahula College, Katugastota. About 100 teachers participated in this session.
25
October 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
At Sri Ramakrishna College, Lunugala
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on October 25th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Sri Ramakrishna College, Lunugala. Around 15 student leaders participated in this session.
22
October 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for students
At St. Thomas Girls’ High School, Matara
As per the approval of Ministry of Education, an awareness program on Cyber Safety was conducted by Hithawathi on October 22, 2024 at St. Thomas Girls’ High School, Matara. Around 550 students of the school participated in this session.
21
October 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for students
At St. Thomas’ College, Matara
As per the approval of Ministry of Education, an awareness program on Cyber Safety was conducted by Hithawathi on October 21, 2024 at St. Thomas’ College, Matara. Around 900 students of the school participated in this session.
15
October 2024
Awareness on Cyber Safety
At College of Nursing, Badulla
An awareness session on cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on October 15th, 2024 at College of Nursing, Badulla. Around 235 students of the College of Nursing, Badulla participated in this session.
14
October 2024
Awareness on Cyber Safety
At Technical College, Bandarawela
An awareness session on cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on October 14th, 2024 at Technical College, Bandarawela. Around 310 including students and the staff of the Technical College, Bandarawela participated in this session.
10
October 2024
Awareness on Cyber Safety
At Technical College, Monaragala
An awareness session on cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on October 10th, 2024 at Technical College, Monaragala. Around 285 including students and the staff of the Technical College, Monaragala participated in this session.
9
October 2024
Awareness on Cyber Safety
At Divisional Secretariat, Madulla
An awareness session on cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on October 9, 2024 at Divisional Secretariat, Madulla. Around 108 officers of the Divisional Secretariat, field officers and Grama Niladhari officers participated in this session.
9
October 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for students
At Madulla Central College, Monaragala
As per the approval of Ministry of Education, an awareness program on Cyber Safety was conducted by Hithawathi on October 9, 2024 at Madulla Central College, Monaragala. Around 462 students of the school participated in this session.
27
September 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT GAMUNU MAHA VIDYALAYA, PASSARA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on September 27th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Gamunu Maha Vidyalaya, Passara. Around 12 student leaders participated in this session.
26
September 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT MEDAWELAGAMA MAHA VIDYALAYA, PASSARA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on September 26th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Medawelagama Maha Vidyalaya, Passara. Around 15 student leaders participated in this session.
25
September 2024
Awareness on Cyber Safety
AT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, BADULLA
An awareness session on cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on September 25th, 2024 at Technical College, Badulla. Around 315 including students and the staff of the Technical Collage, Badulla participated in this session.
18
September 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for students
AT MADURAKETIYA MAHA VIDYALAYA, MONARAGALA
As per the approval of Ministry of Education, and with the support of Monaragala Zonal Education Office, an awareness program on Cyber Safety was conducted by Hithawathi on September 18, 2024 at Maduraketiya Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala. Around 246 students of the school participated in this session.
18
September 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for students
AT VIDYALOKA MAHA VIDYALAYA, MONARAGALA
As per the approval of Ministry of Education, and with the support of Monaragala Zonal Education Office, an awareness program on Cyber Safety was conducted by Hithawathi on September 18, 2024 at Vidyaloka Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala. Around 584 students of the school participated in this session.
9
September 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for students
AT PIYARATHANA MAHA VIDYALAYA, DAMBAGALLA
As per the approval of Ministry of Education, an awareness session on Cyber Safety was conducted by Hithawathi on September 9th, 2024 at Piyarathana Maha Vidyalaya, Dambagalla. Around 200 students of the school participated in this session.
4
September 2024
Youth Hub Initiative: MoU between Hithawathi and NSBM Green University
AT NSBM GREEN UNIVERSITY, HOMAGAMA
Hithawathi and NSBM Green University teamed up with the aim of creating a safer cyberspace for university students especially through the initiative of Hithawathi Youth Hub. Ms. Niroja Jayawardane, Manager – Partnerships, LK Domain Registry and Prof. Chaminda Rathnayake, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of NSBM Green University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 4, 2024 at NSBM Green University, Homagama.
29
August 2024
Cyber Safety awareness for students
AT ALPITIYA MAHA VIDYALAYA, MONARAGALA
As per the approval of Ministry of Education, an awareness session on Cyber Safety was conducted by Hithawathi on August 29th, 2024 at Alpitiya Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala. Around 118 students of the school participated in this session.
27
August 2024
Cyber Safety awareness session
AT UVA PROVINCIAL YOUTH SERVICES COUNCIL OFFICE, BADULLA
An awareness session on Cyber safety, ensuring the Youth Service Officers are equipped to safeguard their communities in the digital age, was conducted by Hithawathi on August 27th, 2024 at the Uva Provincial Youth Services Council Office, Badulla. About 26 Youth Service Officers representing 15 District Secretariats of Badulla District participated in this session, which was organized by the Uva Provincial Office of the Youth Services Council.
26
August 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT UDAGAMA MAHA VIDYALAYA, BADULLA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on August 26th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Udagama Maha Vidyalaya, Badulla. Around 10 student leaders participated in this session.
15
August 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT VIHARAMAHADEVI GIRLS COLLEGE, BADULLA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on August 15th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Viharamahadevi Girls College, Badulla. Around 13 student leaders participated in this session.
14
August 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT MAUSSAGOLLA MAHA VIDYALAYA, PASSARA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on August 14th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Maussagolla Maha Vidyalaya, Passara. Around 11 student leaders participated in this session.
14
August 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT BIBILEGAMA MAHA VIDYALAYA, BADULLA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on August 14th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Bibilegama Maha Vidyalaya, Badulla. Around 14 student leaders participated in this session.
13
August 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT PELGAHATHENNA MAHA VIDYALAYA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on August 13th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Pelgahathenna Maha Vidyalaya, Badulla. Around 11 student leaders participated in this session.
12
August 2024
Update or Outdate: The Choice is Yours
AT LK DOMAIN REGISTRY
In line with International Youth Day, as invited by Hithawathi, Mr. Dinushika Dissanayaka, Senior Software Engineer of LK Domain Registry provided a cyber safety tip on keeping software up-to-date.
06
August 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT LUNUGALA CENTRAL COLLEGE
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on August 6th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Lunugala Central College, Badulla. Around 12 student leaders participated in this session.
30
July 2024
Tip to stay safe from friends online
AT LK DOMAIN REGISTRY
In line with International Friendship Day, as invited by Hithawathi, Ms. Madara Nuwarapaksha, Child Protection Officer – Maspotha from National Child Protection Authority provided a cyber safety tip on dealing with friends online.
29
July 2024
Awareness session on How to be protected in social networks
AT ZONAL EDUCATION OFFICE, HOMAGAMA
An awareness session (as two slots) on how to be protected in social networks was conducted by Hithawathi on July 29th, 2024 at Zonal Education Office, Homagama. Staff of the Zonal Education Office, Homagama participated in this session. Around 45 officers participated for the first slot and 30 joined the second slot.
25
July 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
At Dharmadutha College, Badulla
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on July 25th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Dharmadutha College, Badulla. Around 10 student leaders participated in this session.
25
July 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
At Tamil Girls College, Badulla
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on July 25th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Tamil Girls College, Badulla. Around 10 student leaders participated in this session.
23
July 2024
Teachers’ briefing on Cyber safety
AT ITDLH, KEBITHIGOLLEWA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services and cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on July 23rd, 2024 at IT and Distance Learning Hub (ITDLH), Kebithigollewa prior to the Web Development program organized by Anuradhapura Nenasala. Around 25 Commerce teachers of Kebithigollewa Educational Zone participated in this session.
23
July 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT SUJATHA MAHA VIDYALAYA, BADULLA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on July 23rd, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Sujatha Maha Vidyalaya, Badulla. Around 10 student leaders participated in this session.
22
July 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT VISHAKA GIRLS SCHOOL, BADULLA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on July 22nd, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Vishaka Girls High School, Badulla. Around 14 student leaders participated in this session.
19
July 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT BADULLA CENTRAL COLLEGE, BADULLA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on July 19th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Badulla Central College, Badulla. Around 9 student leaders participated in this session.
18
July 2024
Teachers’ briefing on Hithawathi project and TeensHub
AT MATARA ZONAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICE / VIA ZOOM
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi via Zoom on 18th July 2024. ICT teachers representing about 45 schools gathered at Matara zonal educational office to participate in this session, which was organized by Matara zonal educational office.
16
July 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT UVA COLLEGE, BADULLA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on July 16th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Uva College, Badulla. Around 10 student leaders participated in this session.
27
June 2024
Hithawathi talks about cyberscams on ITN Digital
AT INDEPENDENT TELEVISION NETWORK PREMISES
Ms. Supunna Pathirana, Project Coordinator of Hithawathi project raised awareness about the common cyberscams that happen these days via a program of ITN Digital with LK Domain Registry published by ITN Sri Lanka channel.
27
June 2024
Awareness session on Cyber safety
At Shanthi Margam, Rajagiriya
An awareness session on Cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on June 27th, 2024 at Shanthi Margam office premises, Rajagiriya. A group of children above 12 years old, living in Borella participated in this session, which was organized by Shanthi Margam organization.
24
June 2024
Awareness session on Cyber-safety for O/L and A/L students
At Meril Kariyawasam National College, Meegahathenna
An awareness session on Cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on 24th June 2024 at Meril Kariyawasam National College, Meegahathenna. Around 350 O/L and A/L students of the school participated in this session.
19-23
June 2024
Hithawathi Clinic at International Industry Expo 2024
At BMICH, Sri Lanka
Hithawathi One-Stop-Clinic at International Industry Expo 2024 was held at BMICH, Colombo from 19th to 23rd June 2024. Therein Hithawathi could raise awareness on cyber-safety in all three languages using leaflets and promo cards. The visitors got a chance to win Hithawathi branded key tags and pens by taking part in spin the wheel mini-game or subscribing to Hithawathi YouTube channel.
19
June 2024
Awareness session on best practices for internet use
At Divisional Secretariat, Madampe
An awareness session on best practices for internet use in the Public Service was conducted by Hithawathi on June 19th, 2024 at Divisional Secretariat, Madampe. Officers of the Divisional Secretariat, field officers and Grama Niladhari officers participated in this session.
14
June 2024
Awareness Session on Hithawathi
At Ministry of Education, Battaramulla
An awareness session on Hithawathi and Hithawathi Teens Hub projects was conducted by Hithawathi team on June 14th, 2024 at Ministry of Education. Provincial and Zonal ICT Directors and Coordinators participated in this session which was organized by Ministry of Education.
12
June 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
At Maliththa Central College, Bandarawela
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on June 12th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Maliththa Central College, Bandarawela. Around 10 student leaders participated in this session.
12
June 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
AT UDAWELA NAVODYA COLLEGE, BADULLA
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on June 12th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Udawela Navodya College, Badulla. Around 10 student leaders participated in this session.
11
June 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
At Haliela Central College, Badulla
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on June 11th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Haliela Central College, Badulla. Around 10 student leaders participated in this session.
11
June 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – student leaders’ briefing
At Science College, Badulla
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the TeensHub project was conducted by Hithawathi on June 11th, 2024 for TeensHub Leaders of Science College, Badulla. Around 20 student leaders participated in this session.
11
June 2024
Meta Civil Society Partner Event in Sri Lanka
At Colombo
As invited by Meta, Hithawathi participated in the community trusted partner discussion focused on ‘key content policies, online content trends and the upcoming elections in Sri Lanka’ on 11th June 2024 at Colombo.
12
May 2024
A message for mothers
AT LK DOMAIN REGISTRY
In line with International Mothers’ Day, as invited by Hithawathi, Mr. Harsha Saparamadu, Information Security Engineer of LK Domain Registry provided a cyber safety tip to mothers.

04
May 2024
Awareness session on cyber safety
Online via zoom
An awareness session on Cyber Safety was conducted by Hithawathi on May 4th, 2024 via Zoom. A group of 34 female students from University of Jaffna participated in this session.
25
April 2024
Social Dialogue on Technology Facilitated Sexual & Gender Based Violence
AT UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
Hithawathi participated for the final workshop on Social Dialogue on Technology Facilitated Sexual & Gender Based Violence (TFSGBV) on 25th April 2024 at the University of Colombo. Around 30 officers from different organizations joined the discussion organized by the Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR).
2
April 2024
Hithawathi 10th Anniversary
AT BMICH COLOMBO
Introduced as ‘Your Confidante in Cyberspace’, Hithawathi Project, which was initiated in 2014, successfully celebrated its ten-year anniversary on 02nd April 2024 at BMICH. The event featured Ms. Pushpa Ramyani Zoysa, National Coordinator of Training at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Gihan Dias, Chief Executive Officer of LK Domain Registry, along with the participation of many stakeholders who support the project in various ways.
1
April 2024
Cyber Safety awareness
AT SAVIKMA AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING SERVICES (PVT) LTD, MOONAMALE
An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on 1st April 2024 at Savikma Automation & Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd., Moonamale. Staff of the organization participated in this sessions.
30
March 2024
Awareness program on online safety
AT ANANDA CENTRAL COLLEGE, ELPITIYA
An awareness program on online safety was conducted by Hithawathi initiative of LK Domain Registry representing Nagoda Divisional Secretariat of ‘Dakshina Jana Mehewara’ on 30th of March 2024 at Ananda Central College, Elpitiya. Around 50 people participated in this session.
28
March 2024
A briefing session about online safety
AT LAYA LEISURE KUKULEGANGA
A briefing session about online safety was conducted by Hithawathi on 28th of March 2024 at Laya Leisure Kukuleganga. Contestants of ITN Awurudu Kumara Kumariyo program participated in this session.
21
March 2024
Hithawathi’s participation in South & Southeast Asia Regional Stakeholders Forum
AT COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT COLOMBO
Hithawathi participated in the South & Southeast Asia Regional Stakeholders Forum on “Cyber Sexual Gender – Based Violence” organized by Search for Common Ground on 21st March at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo. Different organizations joined the forum to learn and collaborate.
14
March 2024
Hithawathi TeensHub – teachers’ briefing
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
An awareness session on Hithawathi services along with an introduction to the Teens Hub project was conducted by Hithawathi on March 14th, 2024 via Zoom. School teachers from Badulla and Passara educational zones participated in this session.
27
February 2024
Discussion about Educational materials
At University of Colombo
Hithawathi conducted a presentation to showcase their educational materials at the segment “A snapshot of the Educational Landscape” on 27th February 2024, during the ‘Social Dialogue on Technology Facilitated Sexual & Gender Based Violence (TFSGBV)’ at the University of Colombo. Around 40 officers from different organizations joined the discussion organized by the Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR).
14
February 2024
Cyber Safety awareness session
At SLIIT Business School, Malabe

 

An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on 14th February 2024 from 9.30 am to 10.30 am at SLIIT Business School. 1st year Business Management students in SLIIT Business School participated in this session.

09
February 2024
Cyber Safety awareness session
At SLIIT Business School – Online via zoom

 

An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on 9th February 2024 from 2pm to 3pm via Zoom. 1st year Business Management students in SLIIT Business School participated in this session.

08
February 2024
Cyber Safety awareness session
At Webcomms Global – via Zoom

 

An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on 8th February 2024 from 2pm to 4pm via Zoom. Staff of the Webcomms Global participated in this session.

20
December 2023
‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ project
AT PASSARA ZONAL EDUCATION OFFICE

 

A briefing session of Hithawathi Teens Hub was held on 20th December 2023 at Passara zonal education office for school IT teachers of Passara zone. About 50 participants including Zonal Director, Zonal ICT Director and teachers participated in this session.

20
December 2023
‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ project
AT BADULLA ZONAL OFFICE

 

A briefing session of Hithawathi Teens Hub was held on 20th December 2023 at Badulla zonal education office for school IT teachers of Badulla zone. About 20 participated in this session.

14
December 2023
Award for Hithawathi Project of LK Domain Registry
AT WATERS EDGE HOTEL

 

A Merit Award was presented to Hithawathi Project of LK Domain Registry at the International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB) 2023, organized by SLIIT Business School on 14th December 2023 at Waters Edge Hotel.

11
December 2023
Cyber Safety session
AT LK DOMAIN REGISTRY

 

A session on trending Cyber Safety issues was conducted by TechCERT especially for Hithawathi team on 11th December 2023 at LK office premises. Staff of LK Domain Registry and TechCert participated in this session.

07
December 2023
Introducing Hithawathi: A Brief Overview
AT UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
Introducing Hithawathi: A brief overview, along with a Discussion took place on December 7th, 2023, during the ‘Technology Facilitated Sexual & Gender-Based Violence’ workshop at the University of Colombo. Around 50 officers from different organizations joined the discussion organized by the Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR).

06
December 2023
Discussion between Hithawathi and TikTok
AT LK DOMAIN REGISTRY

 

Hithawathi had a discussion with a TikTok official (Manager, TikTok – Outreach & Partnerships Programs, Trust and Safety – Public Policy) on 6th December 2023 at LK Domain Registry. The main purpose of that meeting was to create a Community Partner Channel between Hithawathi and TikTok.

30
November 2023
Training on Fact Checking
AT LK DOMAIN REGISTRY

 

A training on “Fact Checking”: misinformation and disinformation was conducted by Ms. P. Sandamali, Fact Checker from Fact-Crescendo Sri Lanka for Hithawathi team on 30th November 2023 at LK Domain Registry premises.

21
November 2023
Hithawathi awareness session
AT MATALE HELA CLOTHING (PVT) LTD

 

An awareness session of Hithawathi services and Cyber Safety, organized Matale – Hela Clothing (Pvt) Ltd was held on 21st November 2023 at the factory premises. About 1500 employers participated in this session.

20
November 2023
Hithawathi Awareness session
AT DEHIWALA HOLY FAMILY CONVENT

 

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 20th November 2023 at Holy Family Convent, Dehiwala. School teachers and about 250 students participated in this session. The session was organized by Women’s Help Line (1938) – Ministry of Women and Child Affairs.

14
November 2023
Introduction to ICT industry & awareness on Cybersafety
AT MEDAMULLA DE MEL MAHA VIDYALAYA

 

An introduction to ICT industry along with awareness about identifying and mitigating Cyber Harassments was held on 14th November 2023 at Medamulla De Mel Maha Vidyalaya. This was conducted by Hithawathi in collaboration with Axiata Digital Labs (ADL). About 150 participants including Advanced Level students, teachers and principals of schools in that area and representatives from Zonal Educational office participated in this event.

3-5
November 2023
INFOTEL 2023
AT BMICH, COLOMBO

 

There was a stall for Hithawathi at Infotel, Sri Lanka’s largest ICT exhibition 2023 organised by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS). Hithawathi leaflets, promo cards along with Suhurusara leaflets were distributed and raising awareness on Hithawathi was conducted in all three languages. About 3000 including many school children from all over the island and the general public visited there on 03rd, 04th and 05th November 2023.

02
November 2023
Hithawathi Awareness session
AT NSBM GREEN UNIVERSITY TOWN – HOMAGAMA

 

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 02nd November 2023 at NSBM Green University Town – Homagama. Lecturers and about 80 students participated in this session.

23
October 2023
‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ – Parental Controls Session
AT MAKULUGASWEWA MAHA VIDYALAYA

 

An awareness session on Parental Controls, Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 23rd October 2023 at Makulugaswewa Maha Vidyalaya under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”, sponsored by LK Domain Registry. About 80 parents, teachers and the principal participated in this session.

19
October 2023
Hithawathi awareness session
ON LAKVIRU RADIO (FM 105.2 l 105.4)

 

An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber safety was broadcasted at 10.00 a.m. on 19th October 2023 via “Sith Pahan Weta” live program on Lakviru Radio (FM 105.2 /FM 105.4)

18
September 2023


Webinar on “Cyber Harassment”

ONLINE – Zoom & FB Live

Hithawathi organized a webinar session on “Cyber Harassment” on Monday 18th September 2023 at 10 a.m. via zoom. This interactive session was conducted in Sinhala medium and live streamed on Hithawathi Facebook Page. There were about 85 participants online.

Resource person: Mrs. Menaka Pathirana – Deputy Director, Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

 

22
August 2023
Hithawathi awareness session
AT KOLONNAWA SHANTHI MARGAM CENTER

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 22nd August 2023 at Shanthi Margam Center, Kolonnawa. About 25 students participated in this session.

09
August 2023
Hithawathi awareness
AT BESTWEB 2023

Hithawathi as an initiative of LK Domain Registry was promoted at BestWeb.lk 2023 award ceremony, held on 9th August 2023 at Monarch Imperial Hotel, Kotte. There were about 500 participants including guests, winners, judges, sponsors, staff of LK Domain Registry and media persons.

03
August 2023
Hithawathi awareness session
AT KANTALE NATIONAL SCHOOL

 

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 03rd August 2023 at Kantale National School. Eastern Provincial ICT Director, Zonal Directors of Education, ICT ISAs, teachers and about 75 students the participated.

03
August 2023
Hithawathi awareness session
AT KINNIYA AL-AQSA NATIONAL SCHOOL.

 

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 03rd August 2023 at Kinniya Al-Aqsa National School. Eastern Provincial ICT Director, Zonal Directors of Education, ICT ISAs, teachers and about 75 students participated in this session.

 

01
June 2023
Hithawathi awareness session
AT AWISSAWELLA BISCHOFF GAMMA LANKA (PVT.)LTD.

 

An awareness session of Hithawathi services and Cyber Safety, organized Avissawella – Bischoff Gamma Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd was held on 01st June 2023 at the factory premises. About 180 employers participated in this session.

25
May 2023
Hithawathi awareness session
AT AWISSAWELLA BISCHOFF GAMMA LANKA (PVT.)LTD.

 

An awareness session of Hithawathi services and Cyber Safety, organized by Avissawella – Bischoff Gamma Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd was held on 25th May 2023 at the factory premises. About 150 employers participated in this session.

18
May 2023

Hithawathi awareness session
AT SLBC (FM 91.7 / 91.9)

An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber safety was broadcasted at 11.00 a.m. on 18th May 2023 via Janarawaya Live program on Sinhala Swadeshiya Sevaya (FM 91.7 / 91.9) of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

12-14
May 2023

Skills Expo 2023
AT BMICH, COLOMBO

There was a stall for Hithawathi at Skills Expo Exhibition 2023 endorsed by Ministry of Education. Hithawathi leaflets, promo cards were distributed and raising awareness on Hithawathi was conducted in all three languages. About 2000 including many school children from all over the island and the general public visited there on 12th, 13th and 14th May 2023.

03
May 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project
AT AL FURKHAN MUSLIM MAHA VIDYALAYA, NABADAGAHAWATHTHA

 

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 03rd May 2023 at Al Furkhan Muslim Maha Vidyalaya, Nabadagahawaththa under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 90 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders were awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

 

02
May 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project
AT ST. ANTHONY CENTRAL COLLEGE, WAHAKOTTE

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 02nd May 2023 at St. Anthony Central College, Wahakotte under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 125 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders were awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

27
April 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project
AT GALEWELA CENTRAL COLLEGE

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 27th April 2023 at Galewela Central College under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 55 students, teachers and the Vice principal priest participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

27
April 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project
AT WEERA VIJAYA VIMALARATHNA NATIONAL SCHOOL, INAMALUWA

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 27th April 2023 at Weera Vijaya Vimalarathna National School, Inamaluwa under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 175 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

 

26
April 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project
AT THALAKIRIYAGAMA CENTRAL COLLEGE

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 26th April 2023 at Thalakiriyagama Central College under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 160 students and teachers participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

 

25
April 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project
AT PANNAMPITIYA NATIONAL SCHOOL

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 25th April 2023 at Pannampitiya National School under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 200 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

21
April 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project
AT WEWALAWEWA CENTRAL COLLEGE

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 21st April 2023 at Wewalawewa Central College under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 110 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

 

20
April 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project

AT SIGIRIYA CENTRAL COLLEGE

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 20th April 2023 at Sigiriya Central College under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 180 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

18
April 2023

 ‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project

AT WEERA MOHAN JAYAMAHA NATIONAL SCHOOL

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 18th April 2023 at Weera Mohan Jayamaha National School under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 240 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

 

 

18
April 2023

‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ pilot project

AT MAKULUGASWEWA MAHA VIDYALAYA

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 18th April 2023 at Makulugaswewa Maha Vidyalaya under the initiative of “Hithawathi Teens Hub”. About 170 students, teachers and the principal participated in this session. At the end of the session a Cyber Quiz was asked and five winners were randomly selected out of those who gave the correct answer to award MD Gunasena book store gift vouchers of LKR 2,500/- each. Hithawathi Teens Hub Student Leaders are supposed to be awarded a valuable certificate signed by Ministry of Education and LK Domain Registry for their contribution to create a safer cyberspace for the school community.

21
March, 2023

MOU between LK Domain Registry and Axiata Digital Labs

AT AXIATA DIGITAL LABS

LK Domain Registry and Axiata Digital Labs have teamed up to educate women and children on safe internet use. Prof. Gihan Dias, CEO of LK Domain Registry, and Mr. Thushera Kawdawatta, CEO of Axiata Digital Labs (Pvt) Ltd, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 21, 2023.

Through Cyber Surekuma booklets, awareness campaigns in schools, online webinars, and security videos on Hithawathi, we aim to create a safer online community for all.

14
March, 2023

Hithawathi Women’s Day Celebration – Empowering Women in Cyberspace
AT EXCEL WORLD, COLOMBO 10

In celebration of International Women’s Day, with the theme of “Empowering Women in Cyberspace” Hithawathi organized a Stakeholder appreciation gathering which was held on 14th March 2023 at Marcopolo Lounge of Excel World, Colombo 10. About 30 stakeholders participated in-person and the event was Live on Hithawathi Facebook page for all the others to join online.

08
March, 2023

Awareness session on Women’s Online Safety

ONLINE – MS TEAMS

In celebration of International Women’s Day, an online awareness session on Women Online Safety was conducted by Hithawathi in collaboration with Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) via MS Teams on 08th March 2023.

07
March, 2023

Special Programme on How to use technology effectively

FACEBOOK LIVE

In celebration of International Women’s Day, an online special programme for women on How to use technology safely and effectively was conducted by Hithawathi in collaboration with Dialog – Yeheli via Facebook Live on 07th March 2023.

24
February, 2023

Hithawathi awareness session

at SLBC (FM 91.7 / 91.9)

An awareness session on Hithawathi services and Cyber safety was broadcasted at 11.00 a.m. on 24th February 2023 via Janarawaya Live program on Sinhala Swadeshiya Sevaya (FM 91.7 / 91.9) of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

16
December, 2022
Teens Hub Inaugural Ceremony
At Inamaluwa College, Dambulla in Galewala Educational Zone
The inaugural ceremony of “Hithawathi Teens Hub” pilot project took place on the 16th of this month at Inamaluwa College, Dambulla in Galewala Education Zone. This was started with the contribution of Resiliency Initiative to focus more on ensuring the cybersafety of teenage students.
Chief Executive Officer of LK Domain Registry Prof. Gihan Dias, Head of Professional Development Center for Teachers Mr. Wijekon Banda on behalf of Director of Galewala Educational zone, Director of ICT Division of the Ministry of Education Ms. Vasana Edirisuriya (online), ICT Consultor (ISA) of Galewala Educational zone Mr. Dhammika Somadasa graced us with their presence as invited guests and principals, teachers along with the Teens Hub leaders who were selected among the students of the 11 selected schools participated.

3
October, 2022
Hithawathi Final Weekly Quiz
FACEBOOK LIVE

Join via FB LIVE on Monday the 3rd October at 12:00pm.

21
March, 2022
Celebration of Hithawathi 100th Weekly Quiz
FACEBOOK LIVE

10 Winners will be selected Live at LK Domain Registry to celebrate Hithawathi 100th Weekly Quiz on Facebook. Winners will be awarded Data cards of LKR 500/- each with the sponsorship of Axiata Digital Labs. Check it out via FB LIVE on Monday the 21st March at 12:00pm.

16
March, 2022
SAFEWebLK Initiative
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
Hithawathi and LK Domain Registry participated in the inauguration of SAFEWebLK Initiative organized by Factum on the 16th of March 2022 at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
12
March, 2022
Webinar on “Violence faced by women on the internet and the respective law”
ONLINE – ZOOM

Webinar on “Violence faced by women on the internet and the respective law” was organized by Hithawathi in collaboration with ICTA.

Date : Saturday, 12th March 2022
Time : 9.30a.m. – 10.30a.m.
Duration : 01 hour
Medium : Sinhala

 

 

08
March, 2022
Hithawathi awareness session on Cyber Harassments and prevention
National Institute of Mental Health Sri Lanka
Hithawathi participated in an online awareness session on Cyber Harassments and prevention, organized by National Institute of Mental Health Sri Lanka – (1926 hotline) for their staff on 08th March 2022. Therein Hithawathi was invited to brief about Hithawathi project and the services provided.

18
December, 2021
Webinar on “Blackmailing in Cyberspace for the Sake of Love”
ONLINE – ZOOM

Hithawathi is organizing a webinar on “Blackmailing in Cyberspace for the Sake of Love ” in collaboration with ICTA.

Date : 18th December 2021
Time : 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Duration : 1 hour
Medium : Sinhala

Webinar was telecasted via
Zoom, Hithawathi Facebook live, Live stream via Hithawathi Yotube channel

Resource persons: Sareetha Irugalbandara, Social Media Analyst – Gender, HashTag Generation
Registration: https://bit.ly/3oPVkyg

30
October, 2021
Hithawathi Webinar Session – “Data privacy & Digital Footprint”
ONLINE – ZOOM

The Webinar on Data privacy and Digital footprint which was organized by Hithawathi held on 30th October at 4.00pm-5.00pm via zoom. The resource person was Mr Gayan Abeygunawardana, Senior Consultant Security Infrastructure Tech One Global. It was moderated by Sampath Rajarathne, Project Coordinator at LK Domain registry. The session covered facts about the Data Privacy and how they are stolen, the ways to be protected without being stolen.

Watch the full program video via following link :
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqZ1JpaIpm9i2BSiwQ2bzbeGd4Z3tw45U

08
October, 2021
Launch of “සයිබර් සුරැකුම” booklet
ONLINE – ZOOM
Launch of සයිබර් සුරැකුම” hand booklet specifically designed for school children by Hithawathi to pick out good and the bad of the internet will take place on 8th of October at 10:00 am

02
October, 2021
Hithawathi awareness session for South Eastern University students
ONLINE
An online Hithawathi awareness session was held in Tamil for 2nd, 3rd and final year, Arts Faculty students in the South Eastern University,on 02nd October 2021 at the “An Exploration of Creative Minds for Future Media – Gender in E Media” programme .

25
September, 2021
Webinar on Parental controls in internet to keep the child safe while browsing
ONLINE – ZOOM

Panelists

  • Dinesha Gamage – Counsellor
  • Paramee Kulangana – Information Security Analyst Sri Lanka CERT

Date: 25th September 2021
Time: 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Invited all of the parents who are interested.

Registration form link: https://forms.gle/FskLJMPbG5gHnppT8

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89236172064
Meeting ID: 892 3617 2064

18
September, 2021
Hithawathi awareness session for Peradeniya University Students
ONLINE
An online Hithawathi awareness session was held in Sinhala for Agriculture faculty students in the University of Peradeniya ,on 18th September 2021 at the “An Exploration of Creative Minds for Future Media – Gender in E Media” programme.
28
August, 2021
Webinar on “Are you a gamer? Are you safe ? PC/ Mobile gaming and safety!”
ONLINE – ZOOM
Hithawathi is organizing a webinar on “Are you a gamer? Are you safe ? PC/ Mobile gaming and safety” on Saturday, 28th of August from 5.30pm to 6.30pm via Zoom in collaboration with ICTA. Mr. Priyadharshana from PC Guide LK will be the Resource person of this event.
28
August, 2021
Hithawathi awareness session for Jaffna University students
ONLINE
An online Hithawathi awareness session was held in Tamil for 2nd, 3rd and final year students in the University of Jaffna ,on 28th August 2021 at the “An Exploration of Creative Minds for Future Media – Session 4 – Gender in E Media” programme .
14
August, 2021
HITHAWATHI with ITN – Gadget Mania
On 14th August 2021 at 5.30p.m.
3
July, 2021
Webinar on “How to teach online safely”
ONLINE – ZOOM
Hithawathi is organizing a webinar on “how to teach online safely” on Saturday, 03rd of July from 3.00pm to 4.00pm via Zoom in collaboration with ICTA. Representatives from SL CERT, Ministry of Education will be participating as resource persons. To register for the webinar follow the link below
26
NOVEMBER, 2020
“Guidance on how to be safe when using the internet while working from home during the pandemic.”
Online Webinar
Special webinar Session organized by Hithawathi.
7-8
September, 2020
Teldeniya nenasala Joomla training for teachers for Hillwood college Kandy
Hillwood College, Kandy
A Hithawathi awareness session was held on 07th ,08th September 2020 during the Joomla Training Programme for the teachers of Hillwood college Kandy.
20
August, 2020
Nenasala competition on Web Design using Joomla CMS – Award Ceremony
Gampaha Nenasala
Nenasala competition on Web Design using Joomla CMS – Award Ceremony held at Gampaha Nenasala.
24-25
July, 2020
Trinity College teachers’ training session
Trinity College, Kandy
A Joomla web designing training session was organized by Theldeniya Nenasala center with the participation of Teachers of Trinity College.
6
March, 2020
Lyceum Nuwara Eliya Session
Nuwara Eliya
The admin department of Lyceum International School Nuwara Eliya organized an awareness session for the students and parents of the school regarding the Cyber harassments. This was themed as “Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullyng”.
5
March, 2020
Hithawathi Awareness program @ Rikillagaskada Nenasala
Nuwara Eliya
Venue: Rikillagaskada Nenasala – NuwaraEliya
Participants: Nenasala Students and Operators
14
February, 2020
MAS Alawwa awareness session
MAS Holding, Alawwa
Hithawathi awareness programme based on the topic as “The Impact social media has on our romantic life”
for MAS Holding – Factory workers – on the Valentines Day! On 14th February 2020
28-29
January, 2020
Suhuru Liya Moneragala District Forum
Moneragala
The Suhuru Liya District forum organized by Information and Communication Agency of Sri Lanka and Ministry of Women and Child affairs was held at the District Secretariat Auditorium on 28th and 29th of January 2020.
19
November 2019
Facebook South Asia Safety Summit 2019
New Delhi
The Summit took all the efforts to discuss of how to keep the society secure when they face issues with the trendy use of Facebook and Instagram in South Asian countries.
ලංකාවේ සයිබර් හිංසනය සහ ඊට ගොදුරු වූවන්ට සහනය දෙන “හිතවතී” ව්‍යාපෘතිය ගැන කරුණු 12ක්
9
November, 2019
Yeheli Networking Event at Kingsbury
Kingsbury, Colombo
Hithawathi was invited for the Yeheli Networking event with the experts who are working with them.
1-3
November, 2019
INFOTEL 2019
BMICH, Colombo
Hithawathi participated for the INFOTEL 2019 exhibition and promote Hithawathi services. And distributed Hithawathi leaflets and promo cards in three languages.
17
October, 2019
Hithawathi @ UNDP Hackadev Program
Chilaw
Hithawathi @ UNDP Hackadev Program
7
October, 2019
Women’s Safety Forum
Colombo
Hithawathi had a discussion with its stakeholders on the 07th October 2019 at Colombo in order to identify the major issues currently faced by women & children in cyberspace and come up with solutions for them.
4
July, 2019
Website launched to combat cyberbullying
Colombo
A new website called “Hithawathi” or “Confidante” to combat cyberbullying was launched at the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) on Tuesday (02nd July 2019).
2
July, 2019
‘Hithawathi’ becomes a Trusted Partner of Facebook
Colombo
LK Domain Registry – Hithawathi Project and Facebook Corporation officially announced their collaboration. Through this bond, ‘Hithawathi’ becomes a Trusted Partner of Facebook which is the major social media platform in Sri Lanka.
27
March, 2019
‘Lanka cannot miss opportunity to be part of digital era – Prof. Gihan Dias
Kurunegala
As a nation, we cannot afford to pass up the opportunity to become part of the digital era and become change agents of the future. We need to be on par with global trends in a conscious and visionary manner,” added Director/ Chief Executive Officer of LK Domain Registry Prof. Gihan Dias.

Past Events of Others

24
October 2024
Stakeholder forum organized by UNDP & SLCERT
At Colombo 03
Hithawathi participated for the 3rd stakeholder conversation on the proposal to establish a centralized reporting platform for TFSGBV and other cyber crimes organized by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sri Lanka CERT on 24th October 2024 at Colombo 03. Around 20 stakeholders participated in this session.
16
October 2024
Stakeholder forum organized by UNDP & SLCERT
At Colombo 03
Hithawathi participated for the 2nd stakeholder conversation on the proposal to establish a centralized reporting platform for TFSGBV and other cyber crimes organized by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sri Lanka CERT on 16th October 2024 at Colombo 03. Around 20 stakeholders participated in this session.
8
October 2024
Awareness on Hithawathi
At Divisional Secretariat, Maharagama
An awareness session on Hithawathi services was conducted on 8th October 2024 during the Maharagama Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on Empowering Entrepreneurs through Digital Training held at Divisional Secretariat – Maharagama. Around 26 Development Officers participated in this workshop.
4
October 2024
Awareness on Hithawathi
At SLT-Mobitel NEBULA Institute of Technology, Moratuwa
An awareness session on Hithawathi services was conducted on 4th October 2024 during the Kalutara Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on Empowering Entrepreneurs through Digital Training held at SLT-Mobitel NEBULA Institute of Technology, Moratuwa. Around 28 Development Officers participated in this workshop.
2
October 2024
Awareness on Hithawathi
At Dimuthu Foundation, Kakkapalliya
An awareness session on Hithawathi services was conducted on 2nd October 2024 during the Puttalam Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on Empowering Entrepreneurs through Digital Training held at Dimuthu Foundation, Kakkapalliya. Around 30 Development Officers participated in this workshop.
12
September 2024
Awareness on Hithawathi
AT GAMPAHA DISTRICT SECRETARIAT OFFICE
An awareness session on Hithawathi services was conducted on 12th September 2024 during the Gampaha Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on Empowering Entrepreneurs through Digital Training held at Gampaha District Secretariat. Around 30 Development Officers participated in this workshop.
11
September 2024
Introducing Hithawathi to Nenasala
At HARTI, colombo 7
An awareness session on Hithawathi services was conducted on 11th September 2024 during Nenasala Capacity Building workshop held at Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute Auditorium, Colombo 7. Around 30 persons including Nenasala owners / operators of Phase I Nenasala Project and resource persons participated in this session.
4
September 2024
Presentation on Hithawathi at CSSL GenZ Chapter – Annual General Meeting 2024
AT NSBM GREEN UNIVERSITY, HOMAGAMA
As invited by CSSL GenZ NSBM Chapter of NSBM Green University, Hithawathi conducted an informative speech outlining objectives of Hithawathi project at CSSL GenZ Chapter – Annual General meeting 2024. This event took place on 4th September 2024 at NSBM Green University, Homagama. Around 300 including members of CSSL GenZ NSBM Chapter, students, lecturers and other distinguished guests participated in this event.
28
August 2024
Civil Society Organizations engagement with Big Tech
AT COLOMBO
As invited by Search for Common Ground, Hithawathi participated for the discussion on insights on possible additions or changes to strengthen the Country Strategy to engage with Big Tech Companies (like Facebook, TikTok and YouTube), Civil Society Organizations and other related stakeholders on 28th August 2024 at Sofia Colombo City Hotel, Colombo 3. Around 25 stakeholders participated in this session.
30
July 2024
Interview with researchers for UNFPA
ONLINE VIA GOOGLE MEETS
Hithawathi participated in an online interview conducted by Management Frontiers (Pvt) Ltd, consultants for United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) as directed by the Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment. The interview focused on research regarding the ‘intersection of gender and hate speech’ and was held on 30th July 2024 via Google Meets.
26
July 2024
Briefing the President about Hithawathi
At Pinnawala – Inauguration Ceremony For Entrepreneurs
Hithawathi team seized the opportunity to brief the HE President about Hithawathi and other initiatives of LK Domain Registry, providing leaflets at the inauguration ceremony for entrepreneurship development project of SMEs in Kegalle area on 26th July 2024.
25
July 2024
Teachers’ briefing on Cyber safety
At ITDLH – Udugampola Senarath Paranavithana National School
An awareness session on Hithawathi services and cyber safety was conducted by Hithawathi on July 25th, 2024 at IT and Distance Learning Hub (ITDLH) – Udugampola Senarath Paranavithana National School prior to the Teachers’ Training Workshop organized by Webcomms Global Pvt Ltd. Around 25 Maths, Science, IT and English teachers from Minuwangoda Educational Zone participated in this session.
23
July 2024
TikTok Partner Gathering
AT ADFACTORS PUBLIC RELATIONS LANKA, COLOMBO 02
As invited by TikTok, Hithawathi attended a closed-door meeting of TikTok partners at Adfactors Public Relations Lanka in Colombo 02 on 23rd July 2024. The session focused on providing a comprehensive overview of the Community Guidelines and gathering input on critical election-related matters. Around 10 stakeholders participated in this session.
12
July, 2024
Stakeholder forum organized by UNDP
AT UNDP COMPOUND, COLOMBO

Hithawathi participated for the initial discussion on Stakeholder conversation on the proposal to establish a centralized reporting platform for TFSGBV and other cyber crimes organized by United Nations Development Programme on 12th July 2024 at UNDP compound, Colombo 7. Around 20 stakeholders participated in this session.

11
July, 2024
Awareness on Hithawathi
AT COLOMBO DISTRICT SECRETARIAT

An awareness session on Hithawathi services was conducted by Mr. Ruwan Wigamage, Asst. Manager of LK Domain Registry on 11th July 2024 during the DigiGo.lk training program on Online Marketing held at Colombo District Secretariat. Around 30 Small and Medium Entrepreneurs participated in this workshop.

10
July, 2024
StopNCII Bi-Annual Network meeting with partners
Online via zoom

As invited by StopNCII.org, Hithawathi participated for the briefing session in their Bi-Annual Network Meeting with Partners on 10th July 2024 online via Zoom.

10
February , 2024
Awareness on Hithawathi project at DigiGo.lk workshop for SMEs
At Galle Chamber of Commerce Auditorium

An awareness session on Hithawathi services was conducted by Prof. Gihan Dias, CEO of LK Domain Registry on 10th February 2024 at DigiGo.lk workshop for SMEs held at Chamber of Commerce Auditorium, Galle. SMEs in Galle and DigiGo partners participated in this session.

20
November, 2023
Launch of Suhuruliya 2.0
AT BMICH, COLOMBO

Hithawathi was invited for the Launch of Suhuruliya 2.0 by Information Communication & Technology Agency (ICTA). This event took place at BMICH on 20th November 2023.

20
October , 2023
Hithawathi Awareness Session at DigiGo.lk event
AT HALL DE GALLE

An awareness session of Hithawathi was held on 20th October 2023 at the first event of DigiGo.lk at Galle. This was conducted by LK Domain Registry in partnership with FITIS (Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka). Owners of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the region participated in this event.

13
October , 2023
Launch of revamped Yeheli website
AT DIALOG HEADQUARTERS

Hithawathi was invited for the Launch of the revamped website of Yeheli by Dialog. This event took place at Dialog Headquarters on 13th October 2023.

12
October , 2023
Consultation with CSOs working on CSGBV and GOHS
AT COLOMBO 3

Hithawathi participated in a CSOs forum on cyber-sexual and gender-based violence (CSGBV) and gendered online hate speech (GOHS) to finalize country priorities to engage with Big Tech companies, held on 12th October 2023 at Colombo 3. Search for Common Ground (SFCG), Centre for Equality and Justice (CEJ), and Hashtag Generation as a Consortium has initiated this program known as “Caught in the Web” (CitW).

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September, 2023
Introduction to ICT industry Awareness on Cybersafety at Wanarathana Vidyalaya, Gampaha
AT WANARATHANA VIDYALAYA, GAMPAHA

An introduction to ICT industry along with awareness about identifying and mitigating Cyber Harassments was held on 26th September 2023 at Wanarathana Vidyalaya, Gampaha. This was conducted by Hithawathi in collaboration with Axiata Digital Labs (ADL). About 100 participants including Advanced Level students, teachers and principals of schools in that area and representatives from Zonal Educational office participated in this event.

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September, 2023
Hithawathi Awareness session at Susumayawardhana Vidyalaya, Rajagiriya
AT SUSUMAYAWARDHANA VIDYALAYA

An awareness session on Cybersafety and Hithawathi services was held on 22nd September 2023 at Susumayawardhane Vidyalaya, Rajagiriya. School teachers and about 100 students participated in this session.

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July, 2023
Introduction to ICT industry & awareness on Cybersafety at Passara Central College
AT PASSARA CENTRAL COLLEGE

An introduction to ICT industry along with awareness about identifying and mitigating Cyber Harassments was held on 13th July 2023 at Passara Central College. This was conducted by Hithawathi in collaboration with Axiata Digital Labs (ADL). Advanced Level students, teachers and principals of schools in that area and representatives from Zonal educational office participated in this event.

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January, 2023
Hithawathi Awareness Session at Mahinda Rajapaksha College, Matara
AT MAHINDA RAJAPAKSHA COLLEGE, MATARA

An awareness session of Hithawathi services and Cyber Safety, organized by Mahinda Rajapaksha College, Matara was held on 17th January 2023 at the school auditorium. About 200 students and teachers participated in this session.

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January, 2023
Hithawathi Awareness Session at Sujatha College, Badulla
AT SUJATHA COLLEGE, BADULLA

An awareness session of Hithawathi was held on 11th January 2023 at Python training workshop organized by MAC institute at Sujatha College, Badulla. About 40 including students, teachers and the principal participated in this session..

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September, 2022
Hithawathi Awareness Session at Gokarella Central College
Gokarella Central College

An awareness session of Hithawathi was held on 26th September 2022 at Gokarella Central College. About hundred including students and teachers participated in this session.

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September, 2022
Hithawathi Awareness Session at Sumana Maha Vidyalaya, Nivithigala
Sumana Maha Vidyalaya, Nivithigala

An awareness session of Hithawathi was held on 23rd September 2022 at Joomla training workshop organized by WebComms Global at Nivithigala Sumana Maha Vidyalaya. About sixty including students and teachers participated in this session.

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August, 2022
Hithawathi awareness session at Dutugemunu National School
Dutugemunu National School, Moneragala

An awareness session of Hithawathi was held on 02nd August 2022 at Joomla training workshop at Dutugemunu National School – which was organized by Buttala Nenasala. There were about 60 students and Teachers participated for this session. District Secretary, Zonal Director, Divisional Secretary and District skill development officer were participated as special guest for this session.

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May, 2022
Hithawathi awareness session at Kandy Model School, Polgolla
Kandy Model School, Polgolla

An awareness session of Hithawathi was held on 19th May 2022 at Joomla training workshop organized by Nenasala Teldeniya at Kandy Model School, Polgolla. About 60 students participated in this session.

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May, 2022
Hithawathi awareness session at Wattegama Central College
Wattegama Central College

An awareness session of Hithawathi was held on 05th May 2022 at Joomla training workshop organized by Nenasala Teldeniya at Wattegama Central College. About 42 students participated in this session.

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February 2022
Discussion at The Centre for Equality and Justice (CEJ)
ONLINE – ZOOM
Hithawathi participated in a discussion which was held on 25th of February 2022 at 2.00 p.m. via Zoom platform, on the existing response mechanisms to incidents of Cyber Sexual and Gender-based Violence (CSGBV) and Gendered Online Hate Speech (GOHS) in Sri Lanka. Around 17 representatives of different organizations participated in this, which was organized by, The Centre for Equality and Justice (CEJ).
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December 2021
Hithawathi awareness session for ladies from Local communities at the Suhuruliya Kalutara district forum
Mathugama Sanasa Bank Auditorium
Hithawathi awareness session was held on 22nd December 2021 at Mathugama Sanasa Bank Auditorium, for 50 ladies from Local communities at the “Suhuruliya Kalutara district forum” organized by ICTA.
09 & 15
December, 2021
Hithawathi awareness session @ SLFI
Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI)
Hithawathi conducted two awareness sessions on “Tips to manage cyberbullying and prevent harm” at the Training programme held on 9th and 15th December 2021 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI).
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November, 2021
16th National Convention on Women’s Studies
Online Event
Hithawathi Presented a Paper on “Gender Based Cyber Violence in Sri Lanka – A case study based on Project Hithawathi” at 16th National Convention on Women’s Studies
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March, 2021
Workshop On ‘Cyber Crimes’
Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
An awareness session of Hithawathi was held on 27th March 2021 at Galle Face Hotel at the workshop on ‘Cyber Crimes’, hosted by APIIT Lanka in collaboration with USAID for 60 Law students. We organized a role play with the students. Created groups among the students and gave them topics to select and then they had to do a presentation about the topic.
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March, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021
Business Skill Center, Weligama
An online Hithawathi awareness session was held on 09th March 2021 at the Women’s Day programme at the Business Skill Centre organized by The Center of Excellence in Seenigama – (FOG) Foundation Of Goodness for the participants of 48 ladies from Women Empowerment Centre and the IT Centre.