This World Mental Health Day, Sri Lankans are being invited to step forward for mental well-being at Let’sTALK & Walk 2026, a community walk encouraging people to talk, connect and seek support when it matters.
Taking place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, the walk will begin at 7.00 a.m. from the Band Stand Ground, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo 7, with participants completing a relaxed route under 5 km through the heart of Colombo before returning to the park.
More than just a walk, Let’s TALK & Walk is a movement to encourage open conversations about mental health and remind people that no one should feel they have to carry their concerns alone.
The initiative supports The Let’sTALK Program, which works with schools to help young people develop the confidence and skills to talk about their concerns, listen to others and seek support. Funds raised through the walk will support the program’s goal of reaching 1,000 Sri Lankan school children, helping create safer spaces where children and young people can feel Seen, Heard and Valued.
The Let’sTALK Program is built around four simple but powerful principles:
T – Tell when you or someone else has a concern.
A – Acknowledge the person and their concern.
L – Listen to understand without judgement.
K – Keep in touch to support and stay connected.
When we TALK this way, we feel ‘Seen, Heard & Valued’ – the purpose of the Program.
The initiative also aims to increase awareness of 1333, Sri Lanka’s free and confidential crisis support line, reminding people that help is available when things become overwhelming. Contributions from the walk will also help support the continued availability and upkeep of this vital service.
Registration is Rs. 1,000 per participant, with every registration helping carry the message of mental well-being further — from our communities to our schools and into the wider country.
Let’sTALK & Walk 2026 is an initiative of the CCC Foundation / CCC Line 1333, supported by Heritance Hotels & Resorts, Lions Club of Colombo (Host), Lions Club of Colombo Circle and KIU Sri Lanka.
The organisers are inviting individuals, families, schools, companies, organisations, community groups, and anyone who believes in the importance of mental well-being to join the movement.
Because sometimes, the bravest step is simply starting the conversation.
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Time: 7.00 a.m.
Venue: Viharamahadevi Park – Band Stand Ground, Colombo 7
Registration: Rs. 1,000 per person
Register at: https://1333.lk/events/3
Let’s walk. Let’s talk. Let’s connect.
Let’s make sure more people feel Seen, Heard and Valued.
For event information contact:
Ms. Jayangee Wijewardana – 077 787 5555
