2017 Nov 27
gudppl (good people), winner of the Infotel Startup Awards 2017 celebrates INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY with the official launch of their website and mobile app.
gudppl invites you to ‘Collaboration 2017’ – a summit to inspire action, celebrating volunteerism. The event will be held at the BMICH (Mihilaka Medura) on 5th December 2017, from 9AM – 6PM.
gudppl is a new social network that connects people of all ages, skill sets and interests who want to volunteer with those who need volunteers. Their aim is to become the go-to resource (dynamic one-stop shop) for individuals and groups to find volunteering opportunities or for organisations to efficiently and reliably identify suitable volunteers who can enhance their efforts and impact. They are improving the way we connect volunteers, donors with beneficiaries. Their mission is to make a positive impact in Sri Lanka and around the world by mobilizing communities to do good. We believe a group of socially conscious, responsible citizens, who are committed to building compassionate communities, can change our world. For the first time in Sri Lanka, gudppl is bringing together volunteers, donors, CSR professionals and beneficiaries to one location, to do good. (E.g. Non-profit organizations/groups, charities, children’s homes, elders’ homes, etc.).
The summit consists of an exhibition (free entrance) with 35 non-profits, charities and NGOs showcasing their current initiatives, sharing how they are serving communities and raising awareness about the needs of people (e.g. volunteers, goods, funds for specific projects, etc.). The speaker sessions will take place simultaneously, with international and local speakers, addressing gudppl’s five core areas of focus (Animal support, Disaster relief, Education, Environment and People/Community) with thought provoking panel discussions and speeches.
The lineup of speakers at the event:
1. Dr. Daiana Beitler, Philanthropies lead, Microsoft Asia Pacific
2. Afdhel Aziz, Founder & Chief Purpose Officer, Conspiracy of Love. Best-Selling Author of ‘Good is the New Cool’
3. Shanaka Fernando, Founder, Lentil as Anything
4. Kushil Gunasekera, Founder & Chief Trustee, Foundation of Goodness
5. Sachindra Samararatne, Program Manager, Information Communication Technology Agency
6. Panel discussion on Disaster Relief and Response, Representatives from Red cross, Disaster Management Center (DMC), i-CERT (Ironman 4×4 Community Emergency Response Team)
7. Hashendra Wijesinha, Co-Author of ‘The Sri Lanka Book Project’
8. Champa Fernando, Founder, Kandy Association for Community Protection through Animal Welfare (KACPAW)
9. Ann Sunil, Programme Manager – Access to Livelihoods (Asia & Africa), Leonard Cheshire Disability – South Asia Regional Office
10. Hans Billimoria, Grassrooted Trust (Bakamoono.lk)
11. Panel discussion on “Rainforests and Reforestation”, Representatives from Rainforest Protectors & Reforest Sri Lanka
12. Harinda Fonseka, Founder & CEO, gudppl
These are the 35 amazing beneficiary organizations who have signed up to participate in the summit exhibition.
ADT (Alliance Development Trust), CCC Line / CCC Foundation, Cheshire Home, Child Protection Force, Dental Care International, Eksath Lanka, Enable Lanka Foundation, Foundation of Goodness, Grassrooted / bakamoono.lk, Habitat for Humanity, Horizon Lanka Foundation, ICERT (Ironman 4×4 Community Emergency Response Team), Iridescence, KACPAW (Kandy Association for Community Protection through Animal Welfare), LEADS, Letter Earthlings, Mother Charitable Foundation, Rainforest Protectors, Rainforest Rescue International, Red Cross Society, Reforest Sri Lanka, Room To Read, SAFE SL, Salvation Army, Sarvodaya, Save the Children, Serendip Strings, SERVE Lanka, Shanthi Maargam, SOS Children’s Villages, The Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind, The Soup Bowl, Tikiri Trust Shelter for abandoned Dogs & Cats in Sri Lanka (Kandy), UN-Volunteers and Without Borders
gudppl would like to extend an invitation to everyone who would like to make a difference in our communities. Hope to see you on 5th December 2017 to witness history in the making!
Contact harinda@gudppl.com or erandi@gudppl.com for more details
