Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya

The Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya came into immediate action to help out the people affected by the recent flood and land slides. Essentials that were in dire need by the victims were collected from the community and distributed among the affected people. by Editor Upekha Miriyagalla

This project was initiated by Rotaract Club of the University of Peradeniya to facilitate the undergraduates at university of Peradeniya who are economically underprivileged and looking for an economic support.  06 undergraduates were selected  (2016 January to 2016 December) and they were provided Rs. 2500/= per month as the scholarship. The money is donated by the Past Rotaractors of our club who are now working overseas. By Editor Upekha Miriyagalla 

A Professional Development programme  with the collaboration of career guidance unit, University of Peradeniya was held on the 23rd of March 2016. The program comprised of 3 phases as follows, Phase 01 -  How to write and present a CV? Phase 02 -  How to face an interview Phase 03 - I ndustrial etiquettes by Editor Upekha Miriyagalla

 An evening full of award-winning short films, which included Arabic, Danish, Indian and American short films was carried out on the 27th of May 2016 at the Arts Theater of the University of Peradeniya. All theses short films were either nominees or winners of international award ceremonies like Oscars. This was mainly organized to develop an international understanding among the university students. by Editor Upekha Miriyagalla

700 key tags  from 3 designs were sold at the university premises on the General convocation Day.  The selling was targeted on the people who visited the convocation. This project was done to raise funds for the club to do the upcoming community service projects. Selling started from 9 am onwards  and went until 4pm. Around 20 members participated and gave their fullest corporation. by Editor Upekha Miriyagalla

The annual tea party to the psychiatric ward of the Kandy hospital was held on the Wesak poya day, 21st of May 2016. After tea and refreshments, the members talked, took photographs, listened to the patients' songs and shared the experience with the patients. It was an unforgettable day for both club members and these people because we could understand their suffering and their isolation. by Editor Upekha Miriyagalla

The unique  eco-system of the hanthana plains is dying out due to deforestation and the introduction of invasive tree species. The animals have lost their dwelling and food. So as rotaractors we steered this project  to make an impact.  The Rotaract club of University of Peradeniya hosted this project joining hands with the rotaractors of University of Moratuwa and University of Kelainya to bring fruit plants up to the plains and plant them in the bare lands. This will create a beautiful environment plus will provide fruits and shelter to the animals in the plains in advance. by Editor Upekha Miriyagalla

The annual celebration of the World Down Syndrome Day-in collaboration with the Kosala  Dullewa Foundation and Rotaract District 3220 was held on the 27th of March 2016. The program for the day involved various activities designed to promote awareness on the  subject of Down syndrome and its related issues, focused on creating an understanding and  changing social perception on what this demographic can achieve- given the right resources  at the right time.    The Rotaract club of university of peradeniya was in charged on the Entertainment Avenue.  The entertainment tent was consisted with three main entertaining activities. They were a  hoop games activity stall, a hand painting stall and the colour together stall. Each and every  participant who joined us with the entertainment stall received some kind of an  appreciation gift including small toys, stationery items and sweets.  The entertainment tent was one of the biggest attractions throughout the day. Children and  a

‘Spark’ , a professional development project aimed at developing the social dancing skills of the club members as a life competency was held on the 15th of January 2016. the project was organized    along with the Student Committee of Alliance Française de Kandy. There were 10 dancing practice sessions held prior to the dream night, Spark since November 2015 under the guidance of dance instructors representing both organizing bodies. The practice sessions mainly focused on social dancing styles such as Salsa, Jive and Rock n Roll and the club members and the students of Alliance Françoise de Kandy were trained and guided through these different styles which brought about a novel experience in Rotaract life. Along with the dance sessions, the partner clubs organized a glamorous and dazzling night of dance, music and fun which was the ultimate showcase of the outcome of the dance lessons. The event was dazzled by the alive dance performances of the Rotaract club members, stu

The annual get together of the Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya was held last february with much glamour and laughs. The event was a fire camp where past and present members came together once again to celebrate 10 years of rotaract. The night was coloured with games, dances and lots of chatter. by Editor  Upekha Miriyagalla