Vibes of Perahera

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Kandy Esala Perahera (the Sri Dalada Perahara procession of Kandy) also known as The Festival of the Tooth is a festival held every year in Kandy,Sri Lanka. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. “Vibes of Perahera” is a project carried out annually in the historical city of Kandy, by Rotaract Club of Kandy in collaboration with the Kandy…

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…

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.   …

Every Bite Counts

“Every Bite Counts” was a timely initiative focused on educating the society on the necessity of a healthy diet and helping improve a healthier lifestyle in order to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases which are highly responsible for most of the deaths in Sri Lanka. It was carried out under two categories:  We initiated a new trend to serve healthy food replacing the fast food which we used to serve at District Council Meetings as refreshments, in order to promote healthy…

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Through Non-Violence

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Rotaract Club of Kandy ventured out to assist a massive advocacy campaign “Achieving Sustainable Development Goals through Non-Violence” in the aim of highlighting the participation of the youth of the country towards sustainable peace and development. The campaign was organized by The Association of War Affected Women, a Non-Government Organization in Kandy, Sri Lanka on 11th -13th January, 19th January and 9th February 2019. The project chaired by Rtr. Nuzla Askin. The main objectives of the advocacy campaign were 1) To…

Donation to Annai Illam

The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. We the Rotaract Club of Kandy visited Annai Illam Orphanage at Mannar on the 15th of January 2019.Girls in Annai Illam Mannar are affected by war and who don’t have parents or any relations. The project was chaired by Rtr.Rasika Baskaran. Rtn.John Baskaran and his friend Colonel Sudharashan requested us that the girls are in need of school shoes and slippers to go to school and also…

Daya Niwasa New Year Lunch Dry Ration Donation

We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love. To end the year 2018, the Rotaract Club of Kandy donated dry rations for the New Year Lunch with the sponsorship of Rtn.John Baskaran and family to Kandy Daya Niwasa on the 31st of December 2018 at 4.00 pm. We also spent some time with the disable kids and elders at the orphanage and helped them sort out the dry rations.

Daya Niwasa Christmas Lunch Dry Ration Donation

This is one of the annual Community service projects carried out by the Rotaract Club of Kandy with the aim of celebrating the spirit of Christmas with the needy. Dry rations needed for the Christmas day lunch was donated by us to the Daya Niwasa which is a center for differently abled children and elders, situated in Kandy. This year this project was carried out on the 24th  of December 2018 with the generous donations and sponsorship from Rtn.John Baskaran…