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

“Individual effort when well directed can accomplish much, but the greatest good must necessarily come from the combined efforts of many men. Individual efforts may be turned towards individual needs, but combined effort should be dedicated to the service of mankind.”
Paul P. Harris
Message to the Atlanta Convention 1917
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.