[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Donating blood is a vital way to help save lives. Blood donation affects more lives than some are aware of, it may have helped your family, friends, or neighbors; it is a subject everyone should be concerned about. All lives matter and we must therefore put in the effort required to ensure that we try and save lives of the needed. While others focus on the number of pints ,we
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]”Rejoice the splendid moves with my feet” a Dancing workshop conducted by Mr. Langston Comester Perera and his wife of Strict Tempo Dance School for the members of the Rotaract Club of Kandy on 25th of August at Kandy Club[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][apress_photo_gallery images=”5076,5077,5078,5080,5081″ image_gutter=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dengue is the most significant mosquito-borne disease in Sri Lanka which reports thousands of cases every year. In recent cases of Dengue, the most affected areas include main cities such as Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Kandy, Kalutara and Gampaha. Risk of Dengue exists throughout the country and transmission occurs year-round. From January to June 2018 health authorities have reported approximately 25,000 dengue fever cases making the total for the year more
[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,
[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
[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
[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
“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
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.
‘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
The Rotaract Club of Kandy is one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in the RI District 3220. The club was chartered on the 16th of April 1986, holding a proud history.
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