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Rotaract Pera

Explore a world of dynamic impact and youthful inspiration at the Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya. Born in 2006, our non-profit organization is the vibrant youth counterpart of Rotary International. With 270 active Pera Rotaractors and a growing community of 500 potential newcomers from all nine faculties, we're a force for positive change.


Our journey is a tapestry woven with dedication, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Imagine stepping into a world where 37 carefully crafted projects, spanning six strategic avenues, unfolded in the dynamic Rotary year of 2022-23. As our story unfolds, the spotlight shines brightly from the 33rd Rotaract District Assembly, where our commitment to excellence garnered three Gold Awards, two Bronze Awards, three Awards of Excellence, and the distinguished Silver Citation.


Moreover, RACUOP holds a prestigious position within the Rotaract District 3220 of Maldives and Sri Lanka. Upholding the Rotary vision of "Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves," we are committed to making a positive impact on society through collective efforts.


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Club History

Club History

34th st Rotaract District Assembly Awards

               The Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya is one of the most prestigious Rotaract Clubs in the RI District 3220. The club was founded on the 9th of July 2002 and was chartered in the same year. After a short period of silence, it sprang up to work in 2006. The charter president of the club is Rtr. PP Pathum Mudannayake who was an undergraduate from the Faculty of Science. He and his committee have done a great deal to raise the club to higher levels in the district. Our initial Senior Treasurer was Dr. Shamila Kumar. She is one of the main reasons the club stands proud inside the university arena. 

                With that as the beginning, the club has covered a range of projects in every Rotaract Year to make the lives of their community better. The projects were spread along all five avenues of service, but as a University-based Rotaract Club, we concentrate mostly on Professional Development and Community Service. Our project 'Fat to Fit' won the Silver Award in the Most Innovative Project category and the project ‘Nextstep’ won the Bronze Award in the Best Professional Development project category in 2019 at the Rotaract District Assembly. ‘REACH FOR WATER’ is a signature project of our club conducted under the Community Service Avenue; focused on finding a solution for a national level health issue, which is Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Origin(commonly known as CKDU). Prathibhana, Sathkara and Green Legacy are our other signature projects that our club has successfully carried out over the past few years and continues to carry out every year.


          With a massive membership Base of over 150 Active Members and 100 more prospective members spanning through 9 faculties, Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya stands in as one of the largest Rotaract Clubs in RID 3220. Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya continues to be the best and most active club at the University and hosts undergraduates with numerous talents under her wing and nurture them to thrive for their dreams. As we count the years, the club will always be there to carry out the service it has always carried out and to shine bright in the RI District 3220.

Past presidents

1. Rtr. PP Pathum Mudannayake

2. Rtr. PP Chamara Abeysekara

3. Rtr. PP Bhagya Egodage

4. Rtr. PP Chulanga Niriella

5. Rtr. PP Madhawa Balasuriya

6. Rtr. PP Upul Chathuranga Senanayake

7. Rtr. PP Pradeep De Alwis

8. Rtr. PP Pubudu Wimalasiri

9. Rtr. PP Tharindu Malinga 

10. Rtr. PP Chamara Yapa

11. Rtr. PP Pasan Kavikeshawa

12. Rtr. PP Thiraj Dhanushan

13. Rtr. PP Tharindu Pinnaduwage

14. Rtr. PP Lahiru Dissanayake

15. Rtr. IPP Ravindu Seneviratne

16. Rtr. IPP Deelaka Pathiranage

17. Rtr. IPP Uthpala Rathnayake

18. Rtr. IPP Pasindu Rangana

19. Rtr. Pradeep Buddhika

BoD 2024/25

President - Rtr. Pradeep Buddhika 

Immediate Past President - Rtr. Pasindu Rangana

Vice President of Administration - Rtr. Janith Yapa

Vice President of Membership Development - Rtr. Sachindu Ravishan

Vice President of Public Relations - Rtr. Omantha Dissanayake 

Vice President of Community Service - Rtr. Kavindu Gayashan

Joint Secretary - Rtr. Chamuditha Maheel

Joint Secretary - Rtr. Imasha Gunasekara 

Treasurer - Rtr. Sanjeevan Vivegananthan

Sergeant-at-arms - Rtr. Pasindu Dissanayake 

Editor - Rtr. Vidumini Ambagahawatte 


Assistant Treasurer - Rtr. Chathurya Vithanage

Sub Editor - Rtr. Pubodi Liyanage 

Sub Editor - Rtr. Kaushala Perera

Director of Club Service - Rtr. Kavishini Bogahalanda

Director of Club Service - Rtr. Ovindu Hewage 

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Imesha Ridimahaliyadda

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Disal Sasidula 

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Asela Sathsara

Director of International Service - Rtr. Inuri Wijesooriya 

Director of Professional Development - Rtr. Anuththara Gunathilake 

Director of Professional Development - Rtr. Nimethra Kulatunge 

Director of Professional Development - Rtr. Niduwara Nimnad

Director of Digital Media - Rtr. Aditha Samarakoon

Director of Digital Media - Rtr. Thamasha Ranasinghe 

Director of External Relations - Rtr. Nihara Gunawardhana 

Director of External Relations - Rtr. Seneth Rashmika

Director of Environmental Service - Rtr. Harsha Anurudda 

Director of Finance and Partnership - Rtr. Hasanjana Weerawansa 

Director of Finance and Partnership - Rtr. Ruchira Molligoda 

Director of Membership Development - Rtr. Bhathiya Piyathissa 

Director of Membership Development - Rtr. Yvonne Ranasinghe 

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Chathumi Upeksha

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Samuditha Seneviratne

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Shaun Abeyrathne 

Director of Sports and Recreational Activities - Rtr. Anupama Marasinghe 

BoD 2023/24

President - Rtr. Pasindu Rangana

Immediate Past President - Rtr. Uthpala Ratnayake

Vice President of Administration - Rtr. Nimesha Gunawardhane

Vice President of Membership Development - Rtr. Geeth Kushantha

Joint Secretary - Rtr. Madhurya Kirindigoda

Joint Secretary - Rtr. Ashen Thilakarathne

Treasurer - Rtr. Senith Kavindra

Sergeant-at-arms - Rtr. Sankhalpa Jayasinghe

Editor - Rtr. Rtr. Hiruni Samadhi 


Assistant Treasurer - Rtr. Tharushi Gajasingha

Sub Editor - Rtr. Manoshan Thiru

Sub Editor - Rtr. Senuri Kodithuwakku

Director of Club Service - Rtr. Biguni Karunarathne

Director of Club Service - Rtr. Sahan Wijethunga

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Sandamini Madhuroshika

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Kavindu Udayanga 

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Kavindu Gayashan

Director of International Service - Rtr. Dilru Liyanage 

Director of International Service - Rtr. Tharushi Gunawardana

Director of Professional Development - Rtr. Vishwajith Gunarathna 

Director of Professional Development - Rtr. Vidumini Ambagahawatte

Director of Professional Development - Rtr. Pasindu Dissanayake

Director of Digital Media - Rtr. Omantha Dissanayake 

Director of Digital Media - Rtr. Janith Yapa

Director of External Relations - Rtr. Sanjeevan Viveganandan 

Director of External Relations - Rtr. Nethmi Nawanjana

Director of Environmental Service - Rtr. Pradeep Buddhika 

Director of Finance and Partnership - Rtr. Tamasha Bandara 

Director of Membership Development - Rtr. Imasha Gunasekara 

Director of Membership Development - Rtr. Sachindu Ravishan

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Dewsa Perera

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Pasindu Maleesha

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Manujaya Hirushashi

Director of Sports and Recreational Activities - Rtr. Chanith De Silva

BoD 2022/23

President - Rtr. Uthpala Ratnayake

Immediate Past President - Rtr. Deelaka Pathiranage

Vice President of Administration - Rtr. Dinith Mayadunne

Vice President of Membership Development - Rtr.Nimnad Mihiranga

Joint Secretary - Rtr.Thimira Isuranga

Joint Secretary - Rtr. Nimasha Ranathunga

Treasurer - Rtr.Thisal Kithsara

Sergeant-at-arms - Rtr.Viraj Ariyawangsha

Editor - Rtr.Ishani Pitigala 


Sub Editor - Rtr.Vickneshi Vijayan

Sub Editor - Rtr. Hiruni Samadhi

Director of Club Service - Rtr. Visini Sineka

Director of Club Service - Rtr. Geeth Kushantha

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Kusal Bandara

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Isira Thiwanka

Director of Community Service - Rtr. Dewmini Jayasundara

Director of International Service - Rtr. Madhurya Kirindigoda

Director of Professional Development - Rtr Thineesha Rashmin

Director of Professional Development - Rtr. Sandulie Gamage

Director of Professional Development - Rtr. Nimesha Gunewardhane

Director of Digital Media - Rtr. Hashintha Geethadeva

Director of Digital Media - Rtr. Chathum Navanjana

Director of External Relations - Rtr. Upeshala Swarnashantha 

Director of Environmental Service - Rtr. Wathsala Sriyananda 

Director of Finance - Rtr. Waruni Warnasooriya

Director of Partnership Development - Rtr. Thevindu Samarasekara

Director of Partnership Development - Rtr. Avishka Ranasinghe

Director of Partnership Development - Rtr. Jayathree Liyanage

Director of Membership Development - Rtr. Chamal Pramodya

Director of Membership Development - Rtr. kethmini Ranasinghe

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Aditya Jayawardane

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Ashen Thilakarathna

Director of Public Relations - Rtr. Pasindu Rangana

Director of Sports and Recreational Activities - Rtr. Primeshi Wedagedara

Awards We Won

34th Rotaract District Assembly Awards

 Most outstanding annual report

● Aspirational club of the year

● Most outstanding recreational activity based initiative - Calofit 24 (Gold Award)

● Most outstanding naval sports initiative - Calofit 24 (Gold Award)

● Most outstanding professional development initiative - Building Blocks (Gold

Award)

● Most outstanding cluster project - Arogyam (Silver Award)

● Most sustainable professional development initiative - Merit Award

● Most outstanding club for continuous twin club agreement - Merit Award

● Award Of Excellence - President Of the month (March) - Rtr. Pasindu Rangana

● Award Of Excellence - Secretary Of the month (February) - Rtr. Ashen

Thilakarathne and Rtr.Madhurya Kirindigoda

● Spirit of Service Award - Rtr. Senith Kavindra

● Rotaract District Citations - Silver Citation

● Award of Appreciation for hosting Up-Country visit

Pinnacle Awards Ceremony 2024

● Most outstanding Rotaract club of the year

● Best Rotaract Annual Report Award

● Best project by community service avenue, First Place - Prathibhana

● Best project by international service avenue, Second Place - Ranga 2.0

● Best project by club service avenue, First Place - Grandeeza

● Best project by club service avenue, Second Place - Holi Rangoli

● Best project by club service avenue, Third Place - Witches Night Out

● Best project by professional development avenue, First Place - InvestIQ

● Best project by professional development avenue, Third Place - Ethera

● Best project by public image avenue, First Place - Open Day Stall

● Best project by public image avenue, Third Place - Love Bazzar

● Project of the month, August - Grandeeza '23

● Project of the month, October - Sathkara

● Project of the month, February - Love Bazzar

● Project of the month, April - Promise Pages

● Project of the month, May - Together we Thrive

● Project of the month, June - Holi Rangoli '24

● Rotaractor of the month, July - Rtr. Kavindu Gayashan

● Rotaractor of the month, August - Rtr. Senuri Kodithuwakku

● Rotaractor of the month, January - Rtr. Kavi Gunasekara

● Rotaractor of the month, May - Rtr. Chanith De Silva

● Rotaractor of the month, June - Rtr. Sanjeewan Viveganandan

● Best Rotaract President - Rtr. IPP Pasindu Rangana

● Best Rotaract Secretary- Rtr. Madhuraya Kirindigoda

● Most Outstanding Rotaractor - Rtr. Janith Yapa

● Certificate of Appreciation for the project CPR

33rd Rotaract District Assembly Awards

● Most outstanding zonal PR effort - Gold Award

● Most outstanding professional development initiative - Next Step 360

● Most outstanding projects in line with rotary focus area, Peacebuilding and conflict

prevention - Samatha

● Most outstanding projects in line with rotary focus area, Mental and Child Health -

Senehasin

● Emerging Project of the Year - Prathibhana

● Award Of Excellence - President Of the month (October) - Rtr. Uthpala Rathnayake

● Spirit of Service Award - Rtr. Sahan Wijethunga

● Award of Excellence for hosting the Project Sarubima

● Award of Excellence for hosting the DCM for the month of November

● Rotaract District Citations - Silver Citation

Pinnacle Awards Ceremony 2023

● Best project by club service avenue - First and Third Place

● Best project by professional development avenue - First and Third Place

● Best project by public relations avenue - First and Second Place

● Best project by sports and recreation avenue - Second Place

● Best project by international service avenue - First and second Place

● Best project by environmental service avenue - First and Second Place

● Best project by community service avenue - First and Second Place

● Best Project under SGD, Peace justice and strong institutions - Samatha

● Best Project under SGD, Industry,innovation and Infrastructure - Fashionista

● Best Project under SGD, Quality Education - Prathibhana

● Best Project under SGD, Reduced inequalities - Dazzling Hearts

● Best Project under SGD, Climate action - Canthera

● Best Project under SGD, Life below water - Reptindex

● Best Project under Rotary Focus Areas - Maternal and child health - Senehasin

● Best Project under Rotary Focus Areas - Support the environment - Reptindex

● Best Project under Rotary Focus Areas - Basic education and literacy - Prathibhana

● Best Project under Rotary Focus Areas - Peace and conflict prevention / Resolution -

Samatha

● Project of the month, July - Grandeeza

● Project of the month, August - Senehasin

● Project of the month, December - Calofit

● Project of the month, February - Alandara

● Project of the month, March - Aasha

● Project of the month, June - Pioneers of tomorrow

● Rotaractor of the month, July - Rtr. Hiruni Manawa Arachchi

● Rotaractor of the month, September - Rtr. Madhurya Kirindigoda

● Rotaractor of the month, December - Rtr. Pasindu Rangana

● Rotaractor of the month, January - Rtr. Sahan Wijethunga

● Rotaractor of the month, February - Rtr. Dilanka Gamage

● Rotaractor of the month, June - Rtr. Thevindu Samarasekera

● Best Rotaractor Of the Year Runners up - Rtr. Madhurya Kirindigoda

● Outstanding commitment, dedication and utmost support displayed - Rtr. Uthpala

Rathnayake,Rtr. Nimasha Ranathunga,Rtr. Thimira Isuranga

31st Rotaract District Assembly Awards

● Most Striving Club 2020/21

● Best Reporting

● Stop the spread beyond covid 19 special project award - Covid Free Pera

● Most outstanding overall public relations effort - Covid Free Pera

● Most outstanding inter-regional fellowship initiative - Gami Sellam

● Most outstanding projects in line with rotary focus area, Basic Education and Literacy

- Prathibhana

● Most outstanding projects in line with rotary focus area, Water and Sanitation -

Reach for Water

● Most outstanding projects in line with district year theme, Strive as One - E-buddy

● Emerging Project of the Year - NextStep 360

● Stop the spread beyond covid 19 relief category - Quarantine Donations

● Special Recognition for Team Eagles for TogetherSL initiative

● Special Recognition for hosting DCM (August)

● Special Recognition for hosting 30th Rotaract District Conference

● Rotaract District Citations

● Rotary International Citations