News/2012/2012.02.01

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American Center Colombo hosted a panel discussion commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on February 1, 2012. The discussion was linked with American Corners in Kandy and Jaffna via DVC. Information Officer Christopher Elms delivered the welcome note. Outreach Officer Hector Gonzalez introduced the panelists and moderated the discussion. The panelists in Colombo were Harshani Bathwadana, a founding member of the universitylevel peace-building organization Mihasa Foundation; Prashan De Visser, president of the youth-led reconciliation movement Sri Lanka Unites; Nooranie Muthaliph of the Rotaract Club of Panadura; and Kumaravadivel Guruparan, a founding member of preservationist organization Noolaham Foundation. Panelists shared their experience in organizing community development work in rural and urban Sri Lanka with youth volunteers. The panel discussion concluded with a lively Q&A session with the audience.

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