The
Rotaract Club of University Alumni was chartered on the 20th of
December 2014, by a group of 20 past Rotaractors from the Universities of
Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya and Sri Jayawardenapura and 10 new members
previously uninvolved with the RI Movement. The club was established with the
following goals in mind:
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To provide an opportunity for graduates of state
universities with a platform to enhance their knowledge and skills for personal
development.
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To gain mentoring and opportunities in professional
development as they embark on the transition from undergraduates to employees.
·
To address physical and social needs of their communities.
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To encourage
fellowship, developing group unity and co-existence.
·
To provide a continuation of their University based Rotaract
life which otherwise ends with graduation.
Owing
to the previous experience gained by the respective University based clubs, the
club membership consists of a group of dynamic, determined and dedicated
Rotaractors. Some of our significant initiatives include:
·
Donation and visit to Cancer Hospital Maharagama
Essential items for the
child ward of the Maharagama Cancer Hospital was provided, while the members
were given the opportunity to have a sing-along session with the children.
·
Donations for Flood Relief
With a collection of goods
worth Rs. 200,000 by members and well-wishers, the club managed to donate the
items to a camp based at Angoda during the flooding in May.
·
Installation Ceremony
The installation ceremony
is the official induction of the new committee for each year which comprises of
the participation of numerous Rotaractors from around the country.
·
Visit and Donation to Kandy Cancer Home
Donation of medicine and
goods (wheelchairs and air mattresses) to the Kandy Cancer Home, while spending
time with the hospice inmates celebrating Avurudu.
·
World Down’s Syndrome Day Celebrations
A joint project conducted
with all state university Rotaract Clubs to grant an opportunity for children
with Down’s Syndrome from around the island to receive free medical care, fun
activities and display their talents.
Why are we unique?
As a collection of graduates, we
encompass innovative, sharp and unique strategies to benefit the community due
to our diverse membership. The collective effort of young professionals
representing various fields, together with their diversifying skills to tackle
issues and provide optimum solutions is a rare and absolute advantage which
only we, the Rotaract club of University Alumni experience in every project we
do.
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