WELCOME
Service and Friendship since 1941
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Kandy, the fourth oldest Rotary club in Sri Lanka. We are a group of dedicated and diverse professionals who share a passion for service and friendship. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life of the poor, the underprivileged and the marginalized in our community and to promoting goodwill and peace. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our club, our projects, our events and our partners. You can also find out how to get involved with us and join our efforts to make a positive difference in the world. Thank you for visiting and we hope to hear from you soon.
MISSION
Improving Quality of Life and Promoting Goodwill
To enhance the quality of life of the poor, the underprivileged and the marginalized in our community and to promote goodwill and peace.
VISION
Serving Humanity with Diversity and Unity
An effective and vibrant club dedicated to serving people, regardless of cultural, racial and religious divides, following the Rotary ideal of Service above Self.
#4
4TH OLDEST
ROTARY CLUB
69+
ACTIVE
MEMBERS
100%
PHF & EREY
CLUB
8
SIGNATURE
PROJECTS
CLUB LEADERSHIP
2023/2024
At the Rotary Club of Kandy, our leadership is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of service and ethics, inspiring positive change in our community and beyond.
Dr. Pearly Liyanage
President
Shamil Peiris
Vice President 1
Sabry Abuthahir
Vice President 3
Ahalya Rajan
Vice President 4
Dhammika
Swarnasinghe
Vice President 5
B. Vaithieswaran
Immediate
Past President /
Director Club Service
Avanthi Karunaratne
President Elect / Director International Service / Vice President 2
Fazil Uwais
President Nominee / Director Vocational Service
PDG Dr. V. Vijayakumaran
Club Trainer / Chairman
Service Projects
PDG Gowri Rajan
Club Advisor
Dr. Asoka Amunugama
Chairman
College of Presidents
Jeewa Rajan
Secretary
Malik Shaheed
Assistant Secretary
Jaliya Pagoda
Treasurer
PP K. Wigneshwaran
Assistant Treasurer
PP Gamini Abeykoon
Chairman
Club Administration
Sabry Abuthahir
Chairman Membership
Shamil Peiris
Chairman
Rotary Foundation
PP Vinoth Kumar
Chairman
Public Image / Bulletin Editor
PP Dr. Ranjith Gunathilake
Co-Director
Community Service
PP Ajith Jayasinghe
Co-Director
Community Service
Ravindra Tammita
Director
Youth Service
Shangeetha Srithar
Co-Director
Youth Service
Bawaneethan
Ramakrishnan
Sergeant at Arms
SIGNATURE PROJECTS
A Reflection of Our Vision and Mission
ROTARY CLUB OF KANDY
A Legacy of Leadership and Humanity
The Rotary Club of Kandy was founded in 1941 as a result of a historic meeting called by the then Government Agent of Kandy, E.T. Dyson.
The Club was chartered on 24th September 1941 by Certificate No. 5491 with Rtn. Dyson as its Charter President.
The charter ceremony itself was held on the 24th of February 1942 under the distinguish patronage of Past District Governor Sir Chittapalam Gardiner.
PARTNERSHIP
Partners in Service
Rotary Club of Kandy’s partnerships have significantly impacted communities over the years.