DAANA | Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America

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	With the overwhelming response and support we received from you during the inaugural round concluded in 2010 and the second round in 2011, this years' program is in full swing. With your generous support we are planning to award 35 scholarships to young Rajans for the academic year 2012. We screened more than 100 applications and selected 30 students based on the academic merit and additional 5 were selected based on their extra-curricular activities. Each scholarship based on academic merit is $100 for the whole year (Rs. 1000 per month) and the ones based on extra-curricular activities are $50 each (Rs. 5000 per year). Please write to us (oldrajans @ dharmaraja-na.org) if you want to sponsor a child. You can pay online or send us a check. more + The Champion Rajans 7s Rugby team posing with the trophy... Rajans became the under 20 Rugby 7s Champions at the recently concluded Inter school Rugby 7s tournament. They beat much fancied teams like St. Peters (15-12) during semi finals and Kingswood College (19-17) in a hard fought final battle. Champion team : Miyuru Hewawasam (Capt.), Thilina Wijesinghe, Buwaneka Udangamuwa, Roshan Hettiarachchi, Lochana Fernando, Tharaka Wickramanayake, Lochana Ekanayake, Ishanka Manamperi, Ishanka Wimalasuriya, Janaka Wijesinghe, Lahiru Fernando, Dilantha Madusanka. Books, Apple iBooks safely packed, labelled and ready to be shipped.. In February, DC Chapter shipped more than 600 books and 9 Apple iBooks to DRCK, wrapping up the 2011 DAANA Book drive. Since its inauguration in 2009, DAANA has been able to ship many books and other educational materials to DRCK. Books are the carriers of Civilization, and what better way to help our young rajans gain access to a wealth of knowledge and information. On 11th February, DC Chapter held its 5th Chapter get-together. It was organized specifically to bid farewell to Kamal Dorabawila who migrated back to Sri Lanka. The occasion was graced by many DC Rajans, which made it a truly wonderful opportunity to wish Kamal, mingle with fellow rajans and also enjoy some good food and lively music.

Our Mission

Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America (DAANA) was formed to involve itself in projects that will improve educational, social, and cultural activities and infrastructure at Dharmaraja College, Kandy (DRCK), Sri Lanka, and promote networking and camaraderie of alumni of DRCK, in North America. DAANA will also involve in projects that will advance learning, scholarship and other academic activities in Sri Lanka in general.

Our Alma mater

Dharmaraja College, Kandy, Sri Lanka (est. 1887)

Located on a hilltop overlooking Kandy Lake, Dharmaraja College, Kandy is one of Sri Lanka's oldest and premier national schools. A Boys' School with around 150 Teaching Staff and around 4000 students (who go by the name of 'Rajans'), Dharmaraja College has been a leading educational establishment in Sri Lanka and has produced the country with many renown figures in disciplines ranging from science, politics, arts to sports. The prolific list of Dharmaraja's Old Boys include the likes of E.A. Gunasinghe, William Gopallawa, T.B. Kehelgamuwa and many others.

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	DAANA is a voluntarily led organization incorporated in the State of Maryland since February 2009 and has Tax Exempt Status in the US as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. DAANA Constitution

Email:	oldrajans @ dharmaraja-na.org
Address:	DAANA
	7909 James Avenue Ellicott City MD 21043


	Join DAANA Alumni in North America DAANA in DRCK Archives Board of Directors - 2012 Hiran De Silva (President) Sameera Ranmal Gunathilake (Vice President) Rakitha Beminiwattha (Secretary) Roshan Thilakaratna (Secretary) Rajitha Siriwardana (Treasurer) Viraj Opananda (Activities Director)


	DONATE DAANA Your donations are US tax-exempted. You can donate with a Credit Card at DAANA Store, or write a check payable to: "Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America" or the short name "DAANA", and mail the check to: Dharmaraja Alumni Association of North America. 1600, S. Eads, Apt 437N, Arlington, VA 22202