2019-20 – Page 2 – Rotaract Club of Kandy

Rotaract Awareness Session

May 2, 2020 2019-20, Professional DevelopmentadminLeave a comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Learning about Rotaract and about our parent club, Rotary is important as Rotaractors. Every year the Rotaract Club of Kandy organizes a Rotaract Awareness session for its members including the prospective members. Due to the current pandemic situation due to COVID-19, this year awareness session was held via Google meet, online platform on the 2nd of May 2020, where all our members joined with enthusiasm. The program was conducted by two of our most experienced Rotaractors, Rtr. Gajanatha and Rtr.PP…

Project’ ACT අස්වැසිල්ල

May 2, 2020 2019-20, Community ServiceadminLeave a comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Project ‘ACT අස්වැසිල්ල is an initiative taken by the Rotaract club of Kandy in order to reach out to families affected by the current pandemic and to support them. The outbreak of Covid-19 resulted in bringing a major hunger strike upon people who live on daily wages and their families. Many of them failing to receive the comfort of the government as well. We the Rotaract club of Kandy took this opportunity to lend a helping hand to some of…

One Wish One Hope One World

May 2, 2020 2019-20, Community ServiceadminLeave a comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due to the COVID -19 virus outbreak in the world, the Rotaract Club of Kandy took the initiative to get together as one family. The project was conducted to remember the lives of the lost,infected patients, their families and all whose lives are at risk by lighting a candle or lamp. Members of the Rotaract club of Kandy and of many other Rotaract clubs joined hands to show support to those who are affected by this pandemic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][apress_photo_gallery images=”5197″ image_gutter=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

‘Ro’s Cabinet of Snoopiness’

April 30, 2020 2019-20, Club ServiceadminLeave a comment

As we all aware the entire world has been engulfed in a pandemic since the beginning of this year and as Sri Lankans, we also had to face a fair share of the chaotic situation prevalent since little over 2 months. As members of the Rotaract Club of Kandy, we decided to come-out with a simple activity and as a result we designed an online game called ‘Ro’s Cabinet of Snoopiness’. The club’s main objective was to increase its PR…

Friendship beyond Sea

March 17, 2020 2019-20, International ServiceadminLeave a comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Friendship beyond Sea” was organized by the Rotaract Club of Kandy in celebration of the International Rotaract week. Many Rotaractors from other countries were contacted and they were asked to share a few words about their experience in Rotaract. All the responses were collected and shared on the Facebook platform on the 17th of March 2020. We were able to initiate good relationships with international Rotaractors and exchange thoughts and ideas with each other.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][apress_photo_gallery images=”5272″ image_gutter=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

‘Curry Leaf’

March 10, 2020 2019-20, International ServiceadminLeave a comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]‘Good food is available when you have the right recipe’ As Sri Lankans we have many different styles of cooking and are inspired by our culture, history and many factors. Sri Lankan cuisine is highly centered around spices, herbs, vegetables and rice. Many of us like to try out different dishes both Sri Lankan and international. The “Curry leaf” project is an initiative which started a while ago but was on and off during the years. But it was decided…

Bee Farming Workshop

February 2, 2020 2019-20, Professional DevelopmentadminLeave a comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Project “Bee Farming”, held on the 02nd of February 2020 at the Rotary center in Augustawatta, was conducted by Mr. Mahinda Wijesena on the vital role played by bees to keep the nature alive and how we too can engage in Bee farming and contribute to their growth, while also finding an additional source of income and a valuable hobby. The members were very excited and enthusiastic to learn about this subject that plays a major role in our day…

A World Free of Thalassemia

January 14, 2020 2019-20, Community ServiceadminLeave a comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past few years, the Rotaract Club of Kandy has been actively involved in creating awareness about Thalassemia eradication. Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down genetically (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin. The Thalassemia awareness program is one of the signature projects of the club. With the help of the Kandy National Hospital Thalassemia Control and Prevention Unit, this year, we organized an awareness session on Thalassemia followed by a…

Christmas Gift Box

January 12, 2020 2019-20, Community ServiceadminLeave a comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Christmas Gift Box is an annual community Service project of RAC Kandy to commemorated the festival of Christmas in a spirit of sharing and helping the needy. This time the project was held on the 5th of January 2020 at Abhirami Tamil Maha Vidyalaya,Madulkalle. This is a school with students coming from low income families and we as young citizens of the country decided to help them in their studies by donating necessary stationary items. Our members visited the school…

DRR Visit

January 4, 2020 2019-20, Club ServiceadminLeave a comment

The Annual DRR visit of the Rotaract club of Kandy took place on the 4th of January 2020 after the joint meeting with The Rotaract club of University of Peradeniya, Rotaract Club of Kurunegala, Rotaract club of Katugastota and the Rotaract club of Neptune Edification. District officials, District Rotaract Representative Rtr. PP Krishan Balaji, Assistant District Rotaract Representative Rtr. PP Afrah Mohammed, Director of International Services Rtr. Dina Ali and the Zonal representative Rtr. PP. Mohammed Rehan were present at…