Zonta Club II of Colombo Tackles Breast Cancer Awareness

Words - Sachini Perera
Photos - Jagath Dharmakeerthi

The Zonta Club II of Colombo launched an awareness campaign in support of Breast Cancer Month. The members of the Club prepared to visit several girls’ schools in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Hambantota, and Negombo to raise awareness about the condition, believing that early diagnosis was a vital first step in minimising risk. To engage a wider audience, the Club premiered a breast cancer awareness video at the Colombo City Centre (CCC). This short film provided an overview of local and global statistics, common symptoms, and an explanation of the self-breast examination. The video was scheduled to be aired at Liberty and Scope Cinemas, as well as on dedicated screens at the CCC.