Rotary District 3220

Rotary District 3220 Official page of Rotary Sri Lanka and Maldives The Rotary movement is the first international service organization, founded 106 years ago. Rotarians.

It has 34,000 clubs world over with over 1.2 million Rotarians. The first Rotary Club in Sri Lanka was formed in Colombo in 1929. Currently there are 68 Rotary Clubs in Sri Lanka, with nearly 2000. Rotary International has an observer status in the United Nations. Rotarians serve the community by implementing educational and humanitarian projects. One of the major projects implemented worldwide by

The Rotary Foundation is the Polio Eradication Project, which began in 1985. The deadly polio virus exists in only four countries, due to the untiring efforts of the Rotary movement, along with the support of UNICEF and WHO. The Rotary Foundation spent over US$ 700 million to purchase oral polio vaccine for this project. Sri Lanka has been polio free since 1995. Mission

The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. See the RI Strategic Plan . The Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. The Four-Way Test

The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:

Of the things we think, say or do

Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Diversity and Rotary

Rotary International recognizes the value of diversity within individual clubs. Rotary encourages clubs to assess those in their communities who are eligible for membership, under existing membership guidelines, and to endeavor to include the appropriate range of individuals in their clubs. A club that reflects its community with regard to professional and business classification, gender, age, religion, and ethnicity is a club with the key to its future.

08/09/2026

Driving change. Protecting lives. Building a safer Sri Lanka.

Rotary District 3220 successfully launched the “Helmet Hero” Project & Road Safety Conference, bringing together leading voices from road safety, healthcare, engineering, law enforcement and the private sector to address one of the most pressing challenges on our roads.

The conference was led by PP Rtn. Dr. Ruwan Thushara, District Project Chair – Road Safety, alongside PP Prof. Samath D. Dharmaratna, whose vision and leadership brought together key stakeholders to create greater awareness, inspire responsible road use and drive meaningful action towards saving lives.

The “Helmet Hero” Project goes beyond promoting helmet use, it aims to build a lasting culture of road safety, particularly among young road users, and prevent injuries, loss of life and the devastating impact road crashes have on families.

The conference was represented by Rotary District Governor Kumar Sundararaj alongside many leaders in Sri Lanka, including SSP Manoj Rnagala – Director, Traffic Police Headquarters, Eng. Aloycious Santhiapillai – Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Eng. Chandrakumara – Deputy Director General, RDA, Rtn. Chandana Aluthgama Executive Director, LOLC, Dr. Manilka Sumanatilake President, SLMA, Mr. Dilantha Malagamuwa, Brand Ambassador, “SAFE SRI LANKA” Road Safety Initiative, Eng. Manjula Kularatne – Chairman, NCRS, Rtn. Eng. T. Sivakumar – Transport & Logistics Department, University of Moratuwa, and Dr. Inuka Wijegunawardena – Consultant Emergency Physician, Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors.

We acknowledge the leadership of Rtn. Thushara and Rotary Club Of Sri Jayawardenepura for its dedicated support and partnerships in making this important initiative a reality. Together, we are turning awareness into action and making every journey safer.

One helmet. One responsible choice. One life saved.


✈️ Rotarians of Rotary District 3220 Get ready for !Big ideas. New connections. Fresh inspiration. And thousands of Rot...
08/09/2026

✈️ Rotarians of Rotary District 3220 Get ready for !

Big ideas. New connections. Fresh inspiration. And thousands of Rotarians coming together to shape the future of service.

Join the global Rotary family in Barcelona, Spain, from 26–30 June 2027 for an unforgettable experience of learning, connection and inspiration. 🇪🇸🌍

Registration opens 17 September 2026
Register within the first 5 days to secure the best rate!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the global Rotary experience. See you in Barcelona!

Registrations:
🔗 https://on.rotary.org/3umeujx

For more information contact

PP Neluka De Alwis
District RI Convention Promotion Chair




SHORTAI බාටයි: Connecting Rotary with the Next Generation 🌟On 22 August 2026, nearly 100 young professionals, non-Rotari...
07/09/2026

SHORTAI බාටයි: Connecting Rotary with the Next Generation 🌟

On 22 August 2026, nearly 100 young professionals, non-Rotarians, Rotarians and Rotaractors came together at La Langousterie, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, for an evening where connection met purpose.

Organized by the Rotary Club of Colombo Heritage, in collaboration with the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Citadel, Rotaract Club of Colombo Heritage, Rotaract Club of Colombo Infinity and Rotaract Club of Gampaha, together with the Rotary District 3220 Membership Attraction Team, SHORTAI බාටයි brought a fresh, vibrant energy to Rotary.

From live music and stand-up comedy to dinner and street food, the evening created more than memories, it created conversations, friendships and a space to discover what Rotary truly represents.

Because the future of Rotary isn’t only about welcoming new members. It’s about creating a sense of belonging, inspiring new ideas and giving the next generation a reason to be part of something bigger than themselves.

SHORTAI බාටයි was more than an event. It was a glimpse of the future of Rotary, connected, inclusive, energetic and driven to make a difference. We acknowledge Rtn. Thilini Silva and the members of RC Colombo Heritage, Presidents and members of the Rotaract Clubs and the District Membership Attraction Team for successfully organizing the event.

Together, We connect people to purpose. 💙



A LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORE MOBILITY, DIGNITY & INDEPENDENCERotary District 3220 is proud to launch a special...
07/09/2026

A LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORE MOBILITY, DIGNITY & INDEPENDENCE

Rotary District 3220 is proud to launch a special Wheelchair Donation Project, creating an opportunity for Rotary clubs across Sri Lanka and Maldives to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of individuals who are in need of mobility assistance.

For someone living without the ability to move freely, a wheelchair is far more than a piece of equipment. It can mean freedom. It can mean access to education, employment, family, community and a more independent life.

We invite all Rotary Clubs in District 3220 to identify and nominate deserving beneficiaries from your communities who would benefit from this life-changing support.

🌟 The first 100 eligible beneficiaries will be selected for this initiative.

Deadline for nominations: 15 October 2026

Clubs are encouraged to act early and submit their beneficiary applications before the deadline.

📞 For applications, eligibility and further information, please contact:

Special Projects Chair
PP Crysantha Perera

රෝටරි දිස්ත්‍රික්ක‍ 3220 විසින්, ගමන් කිරීමේ හැකියාව, ස්වාධීනත්වය සහ ගෞරවය සමඟ ජීවිතය ගත කිරීමට අවශ්‍ය පුද්ගලයන්ට සහාය වීම සඳහා විශේෂ රෝද පුටු පරිත්‍යාග කිරීමේ ව්‍යාපෘතියක් ක්‍රියාත්මක කරනු ලබයි.

ඔබේ ප්‍රජාව තුළ රෝද පුටුවක් අවශ්‍ය, සුදුසුකම් ලත් ප්‍රතිලාභීන් හඳුනාගෙන, මෙම ජීවිත වෙනස් කළ හැකි වැඩසටහන සඳහා නම් කරන ලෙස දිස්ත්‍රික් 3220 යටතේ ඇති සියලුම රෝටරි සමාජවලින් ඉල්ලා සිටිමු.

🌟 පළමු ප්‍රතිලාභීන් 100 දෙනා සඳහා පමණි
නම් ඉදිරිපත් කළ යුතු අවසන් දිනය: 2026 ඔක්තෝබර් 15

ජීවිතයක් වෙනස් කිරීමට ලැබෙන මෙම වටිනා අවස්ථාව අතපසු නොකරන්න.

අයදුම්පත් සහ වැඩිදුර තොරතුරු සඳහා:

PP. Crysantha Perera
විශේෂ ව්‍යාපෘති සභාපති

நடமாட்டத்திற்கான சுதந்திரத்தை வழங்குவோம்

Rotary District 3220 சார்பில், நடமாட்ட உதவி தேவைப்படும் நபர்களுக்கு சுதந்திரம், கண்ணியம் மற்றும் சுயாதீனமான வாழ்க்கையை வழங்கும் நோக்கில் சிறப்பான சக்கர நாற்காலி வழங்கும் திட்டம் முன்னெடுக்கப்படுகிறது.

ஒருவருக்கு சக்கர நாற்காலி என்பது வெறும் உதவி சாதனம் அல்ல. அது சுதந்திரம், வாய்ப்பு மற்றும் சமூகத்தில் பங்கேற்பதற்கான ஒரு வழி.

உங்கள் சமூகத்தில் நடமாட்ட உதவி தேவைப்படும் தகுதியான பயனாளிகளை அடையாளம் கண்டு, இந்த வாழ்வை மாற்றக்கூடிய திட்டத்திற்காக அனைத்து Rotary கழகங்களும் பரிந்துரைக்குமாறு அன்புடன் கேட்டுக்கொள்கிறோம்.

🌟 முதல் 100 தகுதியான பயனாளிகளுக்கு மட்டுமே சக்கர நாற்காலிகள் வழங்கப்படும்.

பரிந்துரைகளை சமர்ப்பிக்க வேண்டிய இறுதித் திகதி: 15 அக்டோபர் 2026

இந்த அரிய வாய்ப்பை தவறவிடாமல், உங்கள் சமூகத்தில் ஒருவரின் வாழ்க்கையில் மாற்றத்தை ஏற்படுத்துங்கள்.

📞விண்ணப்பங்கள், தகுதி மற்றும் மேலதிக தகவல்களுக்கு:
PP Crysantha Perera
சிறப்புத் திட்டங்களுக்கான தலைவர்



ROTARIANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🇱🇰𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙍𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 (𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘾) SEARIC isn’t just another su...
07/09/2026

ROTARIANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🇱🇰

𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙍𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 (𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙄𝘾)

SEARIC isn’t just another summit, it is one of the spaces where the Rotaract movement comes alive through leadership, fellowship, collaboration, and service.

As Rotarians, your connection and presence play an important role in strengthening the next generation of Rotary leaders. SEARIC 2026 brings together Rotaractors from across the region to learn, connect, exchange ideas, and create meaningful impact, and we want you to be part of that journey.

📍 SEARIC Summit Sri Lanka 2026
Hosted by Rotaract in RID 3220 - Sri Lanka & Maldives

🎟️ SPECIAL ROTARIAN SLOT — DAY 1 & 2 FULL PACKAGE
Non-Residential | LKR 15,000

2 days. One regional platform. Countless opportunities to connect, learn and inspire.

💳 Installment payments via KOKO available!

🚨 Spaces are limited — don’t wait until the last minute. Register ASAP and be part of SEARIC 2026!

🔗 Register now: http://searic.rotaract3220.org




Serving with care. Sharing fellowship. Caring for our community.On 5 September 2026, the Rotary Club of Batticaloa of Ro...
06/09/2026

Serving with care. Sharing fellowship. Caring for our community.

On 5 September 2026, the Rotary Club of Batticaloa of Rotary District 3220 continued their cherished annual tradition of organising the Moor Panthal for pilgrims visiting the Batticaloa Ayithiayamalai Church.

With the spirit of Service Above Self, Rotarians came together to provide refreshing buttermilk to more than 2,000 pilgrims, offering comfort and hospitality along their spiritual journey.

But service did not stop at serving refreshments. Rotarians also took the initiative to clean and care for the surrounding area, helping keep the environment clean, welcoming, and respectful for everyone. Because true service means caring not only for people, but also for the places and communities we share.

We acknowledge the years of commitment of the Rotary Club of Batticaloa and well-wishers whose dedication made this initiative a meaningful success.

This is , serving with heart, caring for our surroundings, and leaving a lasting positive impact wherever we serve.




Every step counts. Every body matters. Every movement can create change.Today, 6 September 2026, more than 250 participa...
06/09/2026

Every step counts. Every body matters. Every movement can create change.

Today, 6 September 2026, more than 250 participants came together to move, connect, and raise awareness ahead of World Physiotherapy Day at Move It Sri Lanka, reminding us that physiotherapy is not only about recovery, but also about prevention, strength, mobility, and living life to the fullest.

As the community partner, Rotary PanColombo brought the spirit of Service Above Self to life through a celebration of health, wellness, fellowship, and inclusion. From the 2KM, 5KM, and 10KM runs to the 100M Para Run, every participant had a place at the starting line.

Because inclusion is not about making space for some, it is about ensuring there is space for everyone.

Rotary District 3220 District Governor Kumar Sundararaj, Past District Governor George Jesuthasan joined the event as special guests, flagging off the Para Run and encouraging participants before the races began. The event was further strengthened by the participation of many Rotarians of multiple clubs.

This is more than a run. It is a reminder that healthier communities are built when we move together, include everyone, and turn awareness into action.

Let’s Move It together — towards stronger bodies, healthier communities, and a more inclusive future.




Strengthening partnerships. Understanding community needs to Create Lasting ImpactDistrict Governor Kumar Sundararaj tog...
06/09/2026

Strengthening partnerships. Understanding community needs to Create Lasting Impact

District Governor Kumar Sundararaj together with Rotary Club of Batticaloa Heritage President Rtn. S. Hariprasath, District officials, and club members, met with Mr. J.S. Arulraj, Government Agent and District Secretary of Batticaloa, and Mr. A. S. M. Ziyath, the Assistant Director of Disaster Management Center of Batticaloa to strengthen collaboration towards a healthier, safer, and more resilient Batticaloa.

At the heart of the discussion was Rotary’s flagship initiative, Sharp Eyes – Learn Better, dedicated to providing prescription spectacles to schoolchildren in need. Because when a child can see clearly, they can learn with confidence, participate fully, and unlock opportunities for their future.

The discussion also explored Rotary’s ongoing community initiatives and its role in El-Niño disaster preparedness, response, and community resilience With climate-related challenges placing increasing demands on communities, strong coordination between government and community organizations is more important than ever.

The guidance and local insight of government authorities are vital in ensuring Rotary initiatives are relevant, practical, well-coordinated, and reach those who need them most.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the team presented a copy of Governor's Monthly Letter (GML) reflecting Rotary District 3220 commitment to communication, transparency, and meaningful engagement with the wider community.

This is Rotary at its best, bringing leaders, communities, and partners together to understand real needs, strengthen resilience, and create solutions that deliver lasting impact.

We acknowledge President Rtn. S. Hariprasath, the District officials, and the members of the Rotary Club of Batticaloa Heritage for their commitment and coordination in advancing these important initiatives.

Together, we are preparing for tomorrow and creating lasting impact for generations to come.





EMPOWERING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW The Rotary Club of Anuradhapura of Rotary District 3220 proudly hosted an Interact Cl...
03/09/2026

EMPOWERING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

The Rotary Club of Anuradhapura of Rotary District 3220 proudly hosted an Interact Club Orientation Program in Nochchiyagama, inspiring young Interactors to discover the true meaning of leadership and

Interact is where young minds become compassionate leaders, learning to serve, lead, and create meaningful change in their communities.

Our young , the Interactors of Interact District 3220 are a powerful force for positive change, young leaders who step forward, serve their communities, and turn ideas into action

We believe that empowering young leaders today is the foundation for a stronger tomorrow.

Inspire. Lead. Serve. Make a difference.
Together we




OUT OF THE SHADOWS – 1333 BIKEATHON Every life matters. Every conversation can make a difference. And sometimes, one pho...
03/09/2026

OUT OF THE SHADOWS – 1333 BIKEATHON

Every life matters. Every conversation can make a difference. And sometimes, one phone call can save a life.

The 1333 Bikeathon – “Out of the Shadows”, a nationwide cycling awareness campaign against su***de, reached Trincomalee on 2 September 2026, carrying a powerful message of hope, compassion, and solidarity.

Rotarins of the Rotary Trincomalee proudly welcomed the riders and joined hands in taking this vital message to the community, encouraging people to speak about their struggles, seek help without fear, and remember that they are never alone.

With around 11 lives lost to su***de every day in Sri Lanka, su***de prevention is not just a social responsibility, it is a collective responsibility.

The CCC 1333 toll-free helpline provides confidential and free counselling for anyone facing personal, relationship, family, school, workplace, mental health, or suicidal concerns.

📞 1333 — A number to remember.
🗣️ A conversation to begin.
❤️ A life to protect.

At Rotary District 3220, we believe that creating a culture where people feel safe to speak, heard without judgment, and supported with compassion is essential to building healthier and stronger communities.

Let us bring su***de prevention out of the shadows.
Let us break the silence.

Service Above Self means standing beside people when they need us most.




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