The festive season of Christmas is all about spreading love and joy, and what better way to do that than with a Secret Santa gift exchange? The Rotaract Club of Kandy held its annual Secret Santa event as a way to celebrate the Christmas spirit and bring its members together for some holiday fun. The project allowed each member of the club to draw a name and become a Secret
Christmas is a time of joy, love, and giving. The Rotaract Club of Kandy and the Interact Club of Hillwood came together to spread some Christmas cheer and bring joy to the hearts of senior citizens. The two clubs organized a joint project titled ” Christmas Melodies” which aimed to celebrate Christmas with the residents of the Mahaiyawa Elders Home. The project took place on the 30th of December from
The Rotaract Club of Kandy executed a unique project that aimed to enhance the freedom of mind and provide a fun-filled evening for its members. The project took place in the afternoon and evening hours at a remote location in Ampitiya following the club’s general meeting. On the 20th of November, the members gathered at Rtr. Jameema Rafaideen’s residence for the exciting event. Many games like Ludo, Carrom, Chess, UNO,
With the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019, Sri Lanka had a major economic downturn ever since. And with the increasing cost of living, tightening of financial conditions, and most importantly difficulties in fulfilling basic needs; the health sector of the country is affected severely. The hospitals have had a devastating impact from the crisis and high inflation causing a shortage of resources and rising prices; where some hospitals
Mostly known as poliovirus, Polio is a virus spread from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine – one which Rotary International and its partners help immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Their goal of ridding the
It is said prevention is always better than cure. Dengue fever has been a big problem in Sri Lanka for the past few years. Especially considering the rainy weather and accumulation of water in some areas in Kandy, the threat of dengue is rising more than ever. It is time that we fight back against the rise of dengue and do our part in eradicating it. Rotaract Club of Kandy
No matter what age you are, a movie night with the right people is an enjoyable excursion. Movie night is a great way to unwind after a long hectic week. It’s the perfect opportunity to forget about the stresses of everyday life, and just enjoy yourself. We organized a movie night for our members and had an incredible turnout of people who came out to see the movie and enjoy
Plastics have overtaken our lands and water bodies. When researchers invented plastic in the 19th century, manufacturers immediately embraced this product as the next economic treasurer. Plastics made everything cheaper including its production and disposal. Today, they’ve become poison to our environment, and we cannot get rid of them. It is important to create awareness about the impact that our consumption habits have on land and marine life. Plastic waste
The suicide statistics in Sri Lanka have been drastically increasing since 2020 due to the continuous impact of many barriers and issues that we have been facing as a country. The beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the extreme economic downfall that followed have affected many people in more ways than one. While most struggle and somehow get through the hardships, not all are strong enough to do so. Compelling
Environmental service projects and initiatives have always been a very important part of the Rotaract Club of Kandy’s project plan. Taking it a step further, we executed the project ‘Eco Warriors’, an online awareness webinar session on leading an eco-friendly life, tips for being eco-friendly at all times possible, and discussing sustainable ways to live a life that is less harmful to the environment. The Eco Warriors webinar was hosted
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.