Hands of Healing

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]”Hands of Healing” (Thalassemia)- is one of the major projects conducted by the Rotaract Club of Kandy. Completing Phase one, we donated medicine to a 5 years old girl with the presence of Rtn.Yohanka Jayasuriya at YMCA Kandy. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in excessive destruction of red blood cells, which leads to anemia.…

Are You Sugar-Free?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Diabetes, being one of the most dangerous diseases around the world, needs to be brought to everyone’s attention and taken seriously. The project “Are You Sugar-Free?” took place on the 28th of July, at Dangolla with the help of Dr.Lekamge. We were able to screen 40+ people and later on direct the patients to the doctor for advice. The patients were given “kola kanda” with juggery before they departed from the clinic. We, as the Rotaract Club of Kandy, are…

Goals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]‘Goals’, the first project for the new term 2019-20 of the Rotaract Club of Kandy under the Avenue, “Club Services”, was held on the 7th of July 2019 at the American Corner, Kandy. The project commenced with an introduction of the history of Rotaract by Rtr. Gajanatha Kobbekaduwa. Amazing facts on various aspects in Rotaract and the importance of objects such as the gong, flex, collar, etc. were shared among the members. This session was important to all the rotaractors,…

President’s Lunch

“Don’t wait for someone to be friendly, show them how” As brought in by tradition in the Rotaract Club of Kandy, each year the President hosts a lunch for the club members. This year too the President for year 2018-2019, Rtr. Mohammad Rehan gave a special treat of ‘Biriyani’ to all the club members as he was stepping out from his presidency after a very successful year. The President’s lunch took place on the 30th of June, 2019 at Rtr.…

Healing Sheets

A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal therefore we took one step forward to donate fulfil the urgent requirement of 5 Rexene sheet covers to the surgical ward of Kandy General Hospital on the 31st of May 2019. This project made a good rapport with where we able to make a long-term contact with General Hospital.

The Copier

‘Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.” – John D. Rockefeller Jr. The project “The Copier” is a visit to the ‘Gonakele Kanishta Vidyalaya”, situated in Mathurata, a rural area among the mountains with the most exquisite views. We were able to provide them a photocopy machine, a much-wanted equipment to ease their daily tasks. It was definitely a privilege to witness the happiness and the smiles of the students and the staff during this moment.   …

Fact of the Week

A project in initiated by the Rotaract Club of Kandy which gives the members every week a knowledgeable fact which might involve any stream starting from mathematics to environmental geography. After a brief discussion with the members of the team Kandy, the project was executed agreeing that that members will send in the question which they are curious about or wondering about the statistics to the project chair person must and we will find it out collectively or a timely…

Future Leaders

Passion drives us to achieve our dreams and goals. We, the Kandy team strives to do our very best and to show our true colors to others. Our passion is none other than building up a wonderful world for the generations to come. But what is passion if not for a combination of sheer enthusiasm, energy, creativity and patience coupled with confidence and dedication. A leadership development project was organized for grade 10 & 11 students of Watawala Sinhala College…

DRR Visit

The annual DRR visit took place on the 26th of May 2019 at Coco’s Place, Colombo. During the visit, the DRR and his Secretary met with the fellow Rotaractors who brought them up to speed regarding the on-goings of their respective clubs. Perusing financial reports, project reports and finding means of helping individual clubs meet their respective citation criteria were among the main items of the day’s agenda. This visit was special in that the DRR’s input was highly useful…

Rotaract Inter-Faith Ifthar

The Rotaract Inter-Faith Ifthar 2019 hosted by the Rotaract Clubs of Kandy, Colombo Midtown, Colombo North, Colombo Fort, Colombo West, AOD, Cinnamon Gardens, Wattala, Singer Sri Lanka, IIT, ACBT and was held in the private residence of DRR Amjid Yoosuf. The event which was graced by Rotaractors hailing from different ethnic and religious backgrounds was significant in that it provided us with the opportunity to bond with our Islamic brothers and sisters and establish ethno-religious solidarity at a time when…