I started my Rotaract journey in 2023, and it has been a truly memorable and meaningful part of my life. From the very beginning, I actively participated in numerous projects, working hard and gaining invaluable experiences along the way. Rotaract became the place where I first learned how to engage with the community, how to carry out impactful social work, and how to grow as a person. Projects like Healing Hearts, Sweet Grass, and O' Santa were some of the most memorable initiatives we carried out during our first year. Each one taught me the value of teamwork, compassion, and service. Rotaract also gave me the chance to meet many new friends, collaborate with them, and share moments of joy,…
Author: RotaractArts
Canva Crashed, So Did We – Bye!
(Chamo) Hello, hello! Now that indeed has been one hell of a year! Starting the year, making loads of captions and trying to find translators, I wonder if both of us stopped for a moment and thought about the day when we will have to say our final goodbyes. Now, that did come out as very dramatic but honestly though, it feels as if time just flew by. The Editorial has been a real home to both of us – and this is no exaggeration, ‘cause for my dearest Co-Editor and me, the Editorial was a safe haven through which we formed lasting friendships and bonds, while making creative expression our mode of connection. The lessons we learnt, the artistry…
State of the Blog: So that’s a wrap!
Wohoo! What a year it’s been! Can you believe it all started with us trying to rally the PR Directors for our very first project to get the Editorial rolling? No, I guess we were already on roll, writing captions and finding translators even before we kick-started our projects. Such is the duty of the Editors, and we embraced it all – from non-stop caption making to encouraging creative expression among the club members. And now we are about to wrap things up, looking back at everything we’ve done with a mix of pride, relief, and a little bit of disbelief at how fast time flew by. And thus, we bring you the State of the Blog, marking our last…
From ‘Send Report’ to ‘Send Help’: My Rotaract Journey
Joining Rotaract was pure coincidence—like walking into the wrong room and realizing it’s exactly where you were meant to be. There was no grand plan, no long-term vision. I just wanted to write something for the editorial. That’s it. Then somehow, I found myself compering an event, and from there, things snowballed. One post turned into two, then ten, and before I knew it, I was completely immersed—designing posters, helping out with projects, and genuinely enjoying every moment of it. My Canva skills, which were once limited to dragging text boxes around in confusion, skyrocketed. And when the board positions opened up, something inside me said, “Why not?” Maybe it was ambition, or maybe it was just sleep deprivation (definitely…
Breaking the Curse: The Hot Mess Who Survived
Well the year has officially come to a close. I am no longer the President, and the club has been officially handed over to the new board. If I am to say that I don’t know what to say right now, it’s true. When I first joined Rotaract in 2023, I had absolutely no idea what it was. I was completely new to the movement, and I was a bit afraid that I wasn’t good enough. From my time as a General Member to being the President and now the Immediate Past President, a lot happened. And I won’t lie, there were some challenges, difficulties and problems that I faced that made me nearly die from the stress. But luckily,…
Perfectly Flawed and Becoming More
~ A Rotaract Story by Someone Who Definitely Needed an Assistant ~ So, Rotaract wasn’t new to me. I’ve been an Interactor since 2016, so when I got selected to the University of Colombo, one of the very first things I did (before even figuring out my course units) was join the Rotaract Club WhatsApp group. I still remember walking into the Freshers’ Orientation; a vibrant, welcoming space that left a lasting impression. That very first day became one of my core memories at university. I met so many new people (some of whom sadly didn’t stick around with the movement), and even more importantly, I met seniors who were unbelievably kind and supportive, some of whom I still turn…
Gratitude, Personal Growth and a Bunch of Memories
Being a member of the Rotaract Club and proudly calling myself a Rotaractor was a never thought and never expected vision of mine. Being an extreme introvert and never having the courage and the opportunity to express myself and prove my capabilities, I never had the confidence to join a club at the university and get together with people, and work with them. However, when I heard about Rotaract through my elder sister who was a member of the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Science, I thought it would be amazing to get that experience, and one thing that my sister told me before my enrollment was to never just stick to academics, and enjoy my stay…
From Healing Hearts to Leading with Heart
My Rotaract journey began during my first year at university. At that time, everything felt new and familiar all at once. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but I experienced something truly meaningful. One of the most beautiful parts of this journey has been the people — the friends I made through Rotaract quickly became like a family. Even now, when I look at my phone gallery, I have a special folder filled with photos of my Rotaract family and the memories we shared. The very first project I was involved with was the Healing Hearts project. I served as an Organizing Committee member, and it was such a special experience, that it truly touched my heart. This project…
Where Service Sparks Growth: My Rotaract Adventure as International Service Director
My Rotaract journey began during my very first year at university. Back then, I was just a fresher; new to campus life and still adjusting to the life away from home for the first time. Everything felt overwhelming. But then, I discovered Rotaract. It helped me make new friends, have fun and make an impact to the society at the same time. I actively took part in as many projects as I could. From pre-event chaos to post-event laughs, every moment made it all worthwhile. Among them, International Service projects especially caught my attention, and that’s when I discovered my true passion for the International Service Avenue. I’ve always loved making international friends, joining virtual meet-ups, and connecting with Rotaractors…
Our Rotaract Journey
(Ayadi) When I first joined Rotaract, I thought it was just another student club. I never imagined it would become the heartbeat of my university life, shaping me into a leader, a team player, and most importantly, a more compassionate human being. I began my Rotaract journey on May 29, 2023, as a first-year undergraduate during the orientation program. Motivated by a deep desire to give back to society for the free education I had received, I joined with nothing but curiosity and hope. With no prior experience, I was unsure of what lay ahead. But everything changed when I became the co-chairperson of the community service project Healing Hearts. That opportunity opened my eyes to what Rotaract truly represents.…