Avenue of Service

International Service

International Service reflects Rotary's commitment to peace and cultural understanding beyond borders. It's about building global friendships, promoting Sri Lankan culture on the world stage, and developing young leaders with an international outlook.

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8 projects from this avenue

Beyond Borders - Phase 1

October 1, 2024

This virtual cultural exchange with the Rotaract Club of Lala Lajpat Rai College (India) aimed to promote cross-cultural understanding and friendship, featuring discussions on festivals, traditions, cuisine, and social practices. Members from both clubs shared their heritage and explored collaborative opportunities, fostering international fellowship and laying the foundation for future service partnerships. Feedback noted the need for more interactive engagement and member participation.

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Beyond Borders - Phase 2

October 1, 2024

The second instalment of the series featured a similar virtual exchange with the Rotaract Club of Chittagong Rose Garden (Bangladesh), aiming to deepen cultural awareness and collaboration between clubs. It highlighted the diversity and social practices of both countries - presentations and discussions strengthened international relationships and inspired joint service initiatives. Suggestions for improvement included more structured conversation and increased participation.

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Beyond Borders - Phase 3

October 19, 2024

An engaging virtual session with the Rotaract Club of Chandigarh Shivalik (India), aimed at celebrating diversity and fostering ongoing intercultural dialogue. Members discussed traditions, cuisine, arts, and potential joint service areas, promoting mutual respect and encouraging youth to consider global issues through collaborative lenses. Greater interaction and storytelling formats were recommended for future phases.

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Sips and Stories

December 22, 2024

Organised with 7 clubs from Sri Lanka and India, this event aimed to empower youth through entrepreneurship storytelling, featuring four inspiring guest speakers who shared personal journeys in innovation and leadership. Participants engaged in interactive Q&A sessions and virtual networking, sparking motivation, career reflection, and future partnerships. A long-term impact was noted in shaping youth interest in entrepreneurship.

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Splash of Happiness (part of L.I.N.K. initiative)

January 3, 2025

This heartwarming twinning project with the Rotaract Club of Chandigarh Shivalik (India) aimed to unite children from both countries through creativity, engaging them in drawing, storytelling, and music. It fostered joy and connection across borders while strengthening Rotaractor teamwork and leadership, emphasising inclusion and cultural appreciation. Future improvements could include better planning tools and expanded social media reach.

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Books Beyond Borders

2023-24

A global community service endeavour dedicated to advancing literacy and education through book donations, "Books Beyond Borders" resulted from a partnership between the Rotaract Club of Colombo Port City and the Rotaract Club of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. The concept originated at Rotasia, Rotaract's annual event connecting clubs across districts, which facilitated the valuable connections that made this collaboration possible.

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Know Thyself

October 25, 2023

A collaborative project with the Rotaract Club of Crescent tackled issues around public speaking, professional etiquette, communication skills, and active listening. Through this joint effort, participants gained practical knowledge and strategies to navigate interpersonal and professional scenarios with confidence and competence.

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Second Life

February 22, 2024

This international webinar aimed to increase awareness about organ donation, debunking common misconceptions and inspiring individuals to make educated choices about becoming donors. Keynote speaker Ms. Aprajita Verma shared her expertise on organ donation's life-saving potential, deepening participants' understanding and encouraging proactive steps in support of the cause.

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