Last updated on April 18, 2024
Hithawathi 10th Anniversary
Cyber Safety awareness
Hithawathi’s participation in South & Southeast Asia Regional Stakeholders Forum
Hithawathi TeensHub – teachers’ briefing
Discussion about Educational materials
Cyber Safety awareness session
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.
Cyber Safety awareness session
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.
Cyber Safety awareness session
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.
‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ project
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.
‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ project
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.
Award for Hithawathi Project of LK Domain Registry
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.
Cyber Safety session
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.
Introducing Hithawathi: A Brief Overview
Discussion between Hithawathi and TikTok
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.
Training on Fact Checking
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.
Hithawathi awareness session
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.
Hithawathi Awareness session
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.
Introduction to ICT industry & awareness on Cybersafety
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.
INFOTEL 2023
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.
Hithawathi Awareness session
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.
‘Hithawathi Teens Hub’ – Parental Controls Session
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.
Hithawathi awareness session
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teens Hub Inaugural Ceremony
Hithawathi Final Weekly Quiz
Join via FB LIVE on Monday the 3rd October at 12:00pm.
Celebration of Hithawathi 100th Weekly Quiz
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.
SAFEWebLK Initiative
Webinar on “Violence faced by women on the internet and the respective law”
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
Hithawathi awareness session on Cyber Harassments and prevention
Webinar on “Blackmailing in Cyberspace for the Sake of Love”
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
Hithawathi Webinar Session – “Data privacy & Digital Footprint”
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
Launch of “සයිබර් සුරැකුම” booklet
Hithawathi awareness session for South Eastern University students
Webinar on Parental controls in internet to keep the child safe while browsing
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
Hithawathi awareness session for Peradeniya University Students
Webinar on “Are you a gamer? Are you safe ? PC/ Mobile gaming and safety!”
Hithawathi awareness session for Jaffna University students
HITHAWATHI with ITN – Gadget Mania
Webinar on “How to teach online safely”
“Guidance on how to be safe when using the internet while working from home during the pandemic.”
Teldeniya nenasala Joomla training for teachers for Hillwood college Kandy
Nenasala competition on Web Design using Joomla CMS – Award Ceremony
Trinity College teachers’ training session
Lyceum Nuwara Eliya Session
Hithawathi Awareness program @ Rikillagaskada Nenasala
Participants: Nenasala Students and Operators
MAS Alawwa awareness session
for MAS Holding – Factory workers – on the Valentines Day! On 14th February 2020
Suhuru Liya Moneragala District Forum
Facebook South Asia Safety Summit 2019
Yeheli Networking Event at Kingsbury
INFOTEL 2019
Women’s Safety Forum
Website launched to combat cyberbullying
‘Hithawathi’ becomes a Trusted Partner of Facebook
‘Lanka cannot miss opportunity to be part of digital era – Prof. Gihan Dias
Awareness on Hithawathi project at DigiGo.lk workshop for SMEs
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.
Launch of Suhuruliya 2.0
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.
Hithawathi Awareness Session at DigiGo.lk event
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.
Launch of revamped Yeheli website
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.
Consultation with CSOs working on CSGBV and GOHS
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).
Introduction to ICT industry Awareness on Cybersafety 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.
Hithawathi Awareness session at Susumayawardhana Vidyalaya, Rajagiriya
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.
Introduction to ICT industry & awareness on Cybersafety 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.
Hithawathi Awareness Session 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.
Hithawathi Awareness Session 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..
Hithawathi Awareness Session at 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.
Hithawathi Awareness Session at 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.
Hithawathi awareness session at Dutugemunu National School
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.
Hithawathi awareness session at 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.
Hithawathi awareness session at 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.
Discussion at The Centre for Equality and Justice (CEJ)
Hithawathi awareness session for ladies from Local communities at the Suhuruliya Kalutara district forum
Hithawathi awareness session @ SLFI
16th National Convention on Women’s Studies
Workshop On ‘Cyber Crimes’
International Women’s Day 2021
