Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya

Treasure Hunt ’ 20 was one of the most tremendous projects annually organized by Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya. It was held on the 18 th of April from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm . The main objective of this project was t o provide an opportunity for new members to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to buildup relationship s between current members, new members , and past Rotaractors through a framework of friendship . This was held as a virtual event via WhatsApp as the main platform which consisted of two main sessions including interactive sessions to communicate with each other, creative teamwork with different set s of tasks , and fun-filled items to enhance the fellowship among the new members and current members. Each team was presented with a set of puzzles or clues, where teams had to solve them to find a piece of information which is essential for the development of members, newcomers which may ...

With the prevailing curfew in the country majority of the people affected are daily wagers and they have to undergo several issues during this period. To facilitate the people affected by the current situation in the country, Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya joined with the Art of Living Foundation, Explorers Club of University of Peradeniya, and AIESEC in Kandy in the project “Let’s Support the Daily Wagers”. Under this, a hundred families residing in Galaha and Deltota areas were chosen and essential dry rations and goods were donated with the support of Government officials in those areas. Most of the people affected in this area were working in the estate sector as well as other daily chores. Helping those in need who were even unable to have one meal per day during this time was a great task and the contribution of donators and well-wishers made this project a success.

Captures '19 - Photography Competition and Exhibition The extravagant photographic exhibition organized by the club in collaboration with Perabeats the official media club of the university and Canon Metropolitan as the main sponsor was held on the 26th and 27th July at the Senate premises, University of Peradeniya from 9am onwards. Viewers could vote for the favourite photograph for the ‘Canon Metropolitan Online Most Popular Photograph Award’. This was open to both university and school students and under several categories, they could submit their photographs. The winners were selected by a special panel of judges while an online category winner was selected under the basis of the number of online voted on the social media. A seminar on photography was conducted on the 27th July along with the awarding ceremony at Appadurai Auditorium, University of Peradeniya. For more details: Captures Facebook Page Click here for more photos