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MYM Report for 2020-2021
Sri Lanka Region
Report Date: 27 Feb 2021
Velauthapilai Rajendran, RD of Sri Lanka Region 2020-2021
1. Your expectations to make a difference during the term 2020/21? – Update on Progress
Creating awareness of the existence of Y’S Men Clubs among YMCA,YWCA, target groups by PR Activities and National Council of YMCA’s
Due to COVID 19 2nd Wave, YMCA's have curtailed or suspended most its activities.
SL Government has just started Rolling out of Vaccines and normalcy could be achieved by June 2021.
2. Share 2 or more key activities that have made/will make a difference
- Partnering in main social issues - Eradication of Dengue, Preventive acts against spread of COVID19
- 19 Supporting organisations committed to Green activities. Sri Lanka Government is handling the issue at present.
3. Steps taken to-date to achieve Goals and Key Targets 2020/21
| Steps taken to-date to achieve Goals and Key Targets 2020/21 | Status/Result (Completed, Ongoing, etc.) |
|---|---|
| Communication with National Council of YMCAs’ Directorate in YMCA Boards Directorate in YMCA Boards | In progress |
| Building relationship with Media. Improving , Regional Web. | Established |
4. Challenges
- Mobility of members and community restricted due to Covid 19. Since March 2020,
- Slowing down of economic activity resulting in lesser savings. : Due to the present Slowing down of Economy, Income levels have gone down some segment of the membership has no continued source of Income. Retaining the present Membership is the first Challenge. Members have asked for a concession in Semester fees for the 2nd Semester 2020/21.
5. Key Activities Planned 2020/21
| Key Activities Planned 2020/21 | Status/Result (Completed, Ongoing, etc.) |
|---|---|
| Publicity for the Centenary Celebrations in 2022, by PR ac,tivities., Essay , Art Competition in partnership with YMCA, | Board has to finalise. |
|
Joint Projects of clubs, and in Partnership with YMCA’s. Not possible till restrictions on gatherings removed,some sort of panicky environment |
Under Negotiation |
6. How can Area help?
- Sharing details of activities of similar nature done in other Regions.
- Art competition could be done for students in the Area, and planned by the Area.
7. Motions to be considered by MYM, if any
8. Topics for Discussion, if any
’ Not recovering Area Dues on 2nd Semester 2020/21 from SL Region.
9. Additional Comments, if any