Rotaract Club of Colombo

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WHAT IS THE ROTARACT MOVEMENT?

Rotaract is a voluntary movement founded worldwide for young professionals aged between 20 and 35, encompassing the facets of life with five main avenues of service: Community Service, Club Service, Professional Development, International Service and Environment Service. Together, they ensure a balanced club program and provide important opportunities for the personal development of each Rotaractor.
Through Rotaract, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills that will assist them with personal development, but also address the physical and social needs of their communities while also promoting international understanding and peace.

WHO ARE WE?

The Rotaract Club of Colombo was established on 9th September 1969 with the guidance of the Rotary Club of Colombo. It is the first and oldest Rotaract Club to be chartered in Sri Lanka, the third in South Asia. We continue our proud legacy to be a group of young professionals committed to personal, professional and community development with a vision to develop effective leaders and promote responsible citizenship. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.

WHAT DO WE DO?

  • Develop professional and leadership skills
  • Emphasize respect for the rights of others, and promote ethical standards
  • Provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of their immediate community and the world
  • Provide prospects for working in cooperation with sponsor Rotary Clubs
  • Motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary
  • Network with a multitude of people both locally and internationally

OUR AVENUES OF SERVICE

Community Service

We improve the quality of life among vulnerable and marginalised groups in our community by addressing critical issues such as poverty, education, and hunger.

Club Service

We focus on strengthening fellowship and forging friendships among club members by conducting activities for networking, socializing and establishing a club identity.

International Service

We engage the diverse network of the Rotaract movement, to strengthen international relationships, while showcasing the heritage, beauty, and culture of our island.

Professional Development

We encourage members to widen their knowledge on different subjects, and improve the leadership and communication skills required to thrive in a professional environment.

Environment Service

We are environmentally conscious, forward-thinking, and implement green-friendly initiatives that will positively impact our community in both the short and long term.

OUR SIGNATURE PROJECTS

THE CHARITY BUS

We race to complete 8 projects in 48 hours, where we spend time with vulnerable communities, make donations, paint buildings, plant trees, and much more!

ESCAPE TO PARADISE

Sri Lanka’s premier Rotaract Round-trip. We invite Rotaractors from across the globe for a tour of hotspots across Sri Lanka in order to foster cultural exchange and friendship across borders.

CREATIVE ROOM

We host an art competition with a topical theme for children from less fortunate backgrounds to express themselves through their drawings.

ROTARACT KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP

We organise an open tournament for karting enthusiasts to battle each other in the spirit of sportsmanship and friendly competition.

CHRISTMAS WITH A DIFFERENCE

We visit a Children’s or Elders’ home to spend this special day with them and spread the Christmas cheer with songs, food and festivities.

THE ROTARACT X'MAS PARTY

At this year-end get-together, we celebrate good times with friends and raise funds for community service projects for the the rest of the year.

“The Rotaract Club of Colombo instructed our children to draw about the COVID-19. I am happy to see them enthusiastic and energetic like never before. I bless the club for making these helpless children happy and I wish them the best.”
The Matron of the Parakrama Development Centre for boys sharing a few words about Creative Room 2020.