Team Rad KDUTeam Rad KDU
We are the radiography students of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka, and the team behind SIHINA, our annual World Radiography Day community project.
Featured project
SIHINA 2026: for a hopeful tomorrow.
SIHINA 2026 · Sihina KDU
Intake 40 is renovating an old classroom complex at Urugala Sri Dharmaloka School, Ingiriya, Horana: painting, wiring, ceiling fans, green boards, repairs, classroom furniture and a GCE O/L seminar.
Sihina (සිහින) means “dreams” in Sinhala.
A decade of service
SIHINA through the years.
Every year a new intake of KDU radiography students chooses a school or community in need and makes it better.
- 2026Intake 40
SIHINA 2026 – Urugala Sri Dharmaloka SchoolClassroom complex renovation, Ingiriya. This year's project.
- 2024Intake 38
Illukovita Primary SchoolRenovated a three-classroom building and donated 120+ stationery packs.
- 2023Intake 37
Rehabilitation Home for Differently Abled, AmbanpitiyaClassroom renovation, painting, wiring and essential items for around 40 residents.
- 2021Intake 36
Mahindagama Village, PolonnaruwaRO water filtration system bringing safe drinking water to 80+ families.
- 2019Intake 35
Hanguranketha Gangapalatha MMVClassroom complex donation.
- 2018Intake 34
Mahawila Kanishta Vidyalaya, MahawilaRebuilt the school library and provided IT facilities.
- 2017Intake 33
Prince College, Maduragama, NikaweratiyaRepaired and refurnished the school library.
- 2016Intake 32
Sri Sumangala Maha Vidyalaya, MedirigiriyaWater filtration system, sports equipment and library books.
- 2015Intake 31
Getamanna South Maha Vidyalaya, HambantotaComputer laboratory repair and library refurbishment.
- 2014Intake 30
Hakahinna Maha VidyalayaWater supply, library extension and GCE O/L seminar.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
What is Team Rad KDU?
Team Rad KDU is the student team of the Society of Radiography and Radiotherapy at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka. “Rad” stands for radiography. Each year the team runs SIHINA, a community-service project for World Radiography Day.
What is SIHINA (Sihina KDU)?
SIHINA (සිහින, “dreams” in Sinhala) is the Annual Radiography Day Celebration Project of the Society of Radiography and Radiotherapy, KDU. It has run since at least 2014, renovating schools, libraries and community facilities across Sri Lanka.
What is SIHINA 2026?
SIHINA 2026, led by Intake 40, is renovating an old classroom complex at Urugala Sri Dharmaloka School, Ingiriya, Horana, for about 400 students, with a proposed budget of Rs. 762,830. Full details, the budget and how to donate are on the SIHINA 2026 page: the SIHINA 2026 page
How can I support Team Rad KDU?
Sponsor or donate to SIHINA 2026 through the Google Form at sponsorship form, or see the bank details on the SIHINA 2026 page. You can also call the team on 078 713 4441.