There is no greater service than serving humanity dedication and conviction.
The Nabaviyyah Islamic Youth Organization (NIYO) was established as the Youth organization of the Qadiriyathun Nabviyyah Sufi Order which has been in service of the communities over the centuries and is guided under the current spiritual leader Al-aalimul Faalil Ash-sheikh Ahmad Ibnu Ash-sheikh Muhammad Hafilahullah. With 18 branches established across the island under the current spiritual leader of the Qadiriyathun Nabviyyah Sufi Order, the Nabaviyyah Islamic Youth Organizations have been at the forefront of serving their communities irrespective of caste or creed while empowering the youth to take the lead in serving with professionalism and excellence.
Established on the 20th of Oct. 2003, the NIYO Galle branch has been no different, making a positive impact in the area that it represents. The service of NIYO has been provided under 5 pillars. Namely, Education, Awareness, Social Welfare, Empowering the Youth and Drug Eradication. The organization has growth from strength to strength in supporting and providing for the community in the hours of need. From empowering those affected by the devastating tsunami of 2004 by providing assistance including employment opportunities for those left destitute, to assisting during the deadly Floods that affected Malwana and Viyangalla, to setting up Medical camps and providing meals, dry rations and financial assistance in many other calamities, NIYO has championed humanitarian causes going beyond the community and region, reaching to the nation.
The Nabaviyyah Islamic Youth Organization (NIYO) – Galle reached its 20th anniversary and to mark the milestone, the organization held a book distribution ceremony to the students of Galle.
The event was held on the afternoon of Saturday the 30th Dec. 2023 at the Town Hall, Galle with the attendance of guests, well-wishers, parents, students and prominent community members. Over 15,000 books were distributed to 1,400 students from Galle gathering children from all communities in the area covering a timely need for the students to mark a special occasion in a doubly special manner.
The Chief Guest for the Book distribution ceremony was the former President of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka and advisor to the Judges training institute A. W. A Salam while other dignitaries present included the SSP -Galle Mr. Sanath Amarasinghe, Zonal Director of Education- Galle Ms. Madu Sri Wasana and Assistant Divisional Secretary-Galle Mr. Pasindu Lakruwan.
To address the drug menace that is rapidly engulfing the nation, the Nabaviyyah Awareness team was established three years ago to work in association with the NIYO. This team has taken the lead in continuously educating the community, especially the youth and addressing the issue at the grassroots level. As part of the awareness exercises, SSP – Galle Mr. Sanath Amarasinghe addressed the gathering on the negative impact created by drugs while praising the lead taken by the Nabaviyyah Awareness Team – Galle.
The NIYO- Galle has been in service for two decades and this event was another feather in the cap of the organization. The organization will continue to meet the needs of the community in service of humanity while growing from strength to strength under the right guidance and visionary leadership.
