The Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo Faculty of Arts was chartered on the 26th of March 2010 and is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown. In its charter year, the club was led by PDRR Rtr. Abdul Wahid Sathar with a passionate membership of twenty-four, and fourteen years on the club has continued to make great efforts in achieving its vision while upholding Rotaract values.
In the fourteen years since its charter, the club has carried out a number of projects that have been successful in its execution, as we have gained recognition at the District Rotaract Assembly along with Rotary and Rotaract District citations, and recognition as one of the Best Reporting Clubs. Our members have also enthusiastically participated in projects organized by the parent club, Rotaract District 3220 and other clubs. Since its inception, during its span of fourteen years, the club can proudly claim that two District Rotaract Representatives were members and former presidents of our club: PDRR Rtr. Abdul Wahid Sathar, the charter President of the club was the DRR for the years 2013-14 and the 4th President of the club PDRR Rtr. Anuradha Senanayake was the DRR for the years 2017-18.
Over the years, the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo Faculty of Arts has upheld a policy of inclusive participation and membership taking into account the diverse backgrounds of the student body of the Faculty of Arts. Bearing this in mind the slogan for this year is, “United In Service, In Fellowship We Stand.” This motto enshrines the diversity that is seen in the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo and in turn reflected in our club. The slogan also helps to reinforce the main purpose behind the initiation of the Rotaract Club within the Arts Faculty of University of Colombo, as it provides opportunities for future graduates to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development.