Eco Next Camp 2026 Builds Leadership Skills Among ZeroPlastic Volunteers at Wayamba University

The ZeroPlastic Society of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka held Eco Next Camp 2026, a leadership development programme for its volunteer members, on 31 October 2026 at the university’s Kuliyapitiya premises. The programme was organized by the society’s Membership Avenue and brought together volunteers from all six faculties of the university.

Eco Next Camp was designed to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills among ZeroPlastic volunteers while encouraging interfaculty collaboration. The programme provided an opportunity for members across different faculties to build stronger connections with one another and develop skills relevant to their roles within the society.

The day’s activities included interactive sessions, team-building exercises, and leadership challenges. Volunteers took part in structured activities that required collaboration and active participation, giving them practical experience in working together toward shared goals.

Two external facilitators led the programme’s sessions. Mr. Sonesh Fernando, Quality Assurance Executive at Global Seafoods (Pvt) Ltd and former president of the WayaExplorers Society, and Mr. Ashen Viduranga, Teaching Assistant at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Wayamba University and former president of the Wayamba University Rotaract Club, guided participants through the day’s activities and exercises.

Volunteers from across the university’s faculties engaged with the programme throughout the day. The event concluded with the presentation of two awards recognizing contributions made during the programme: the Best Team Award and the Most Active Volunteer of the Day Award. These awards acknowledged outstanding participation and teamwork demonstrated during the camp.

The programme served as a platform for ZeroPlastic volunteers to strengthen their capacity as active members of the society. By focusing on leadership development and interfaculty engagement, the camp addressed practical skills tha…