The Rotary Club of Kandy is at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative to combat oral cancer across Sri Lanka. With a comprehensive project costing Rs. 6.5 million, we have launched an island-wide campaign that includes 27 outreach camps and 25 school awareness sessions. Our efforts extend to training village health workers and estate medical…
In an impactful act of generosity, the Rotary Club of Kandy has donated an Auto Blood Analyser, valued at USD 21,000.00, to the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya. This sophisticated equipment stands as a testament to the club’s dedication to enhancing healthcare services. The Auto Blood Analyser will revolutionize the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities, allowing for faster and…
The Rotary Club of Kandy has taken a monumental step in community healthcare by donating a mobile dental unit to the Dental Faculty of the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya. This state-of-the-art unit will serve as a beacon of hope, providing essential dental services to underserved populations. The mobility of the unit ensures that quality dental care…
In a significant boost to the healthcare infrastructure of Kandy, the Rotary Club of Kandy has proudly facilitated the upgrade of Emergency Care Units at the city’s two main hospitals. This generous initiative, valued at over Rs. 5 million, underscores our commitment to community welfare and the well-being of Kandy’s residents. The upgraded facilities are…
This long-term project was begun early in 2013 when a businessman based in Denmark contacted the Club to solicit our assistance in donating high quality audiometers and other equipment for use in hospitals and gifting hearing aids to needy recipients across the country. The hearing aids and equipment, which use cutting edge technology, are distributed…
The Self-Help project was set up in 1998 and was financed by a Rotary 3H Grant 98 – 11 of approximately Rs. 7 million supported by the Rotary Clubs of Singapore and Kandy. Based on a revolving loan system the project has, to date, provided loans to more than 2,800 recipients for a value of…
The Rotary Club of Kandy is deeply committed to addressing the high incidence of cataracts in Sri Lanka, particularly among the rural poor. Through our “Mission for Vision” programme, we have been steadfast in organizing eye camps, with the invaluable support of The Rotary Foundation, international Rotary Clubs, and various donors. Our focused efforts since…
Since its inception in 1992, the Centre for Handicapped (CFH) has been a beacon of hope for over 15,000 individuals with disabilities. Established through a collaborative effort between the Rotary Clubs of Kandy, Enköping in Sweden, the Rotary Foundation, and various other organizations, the CFH is dedicated to providing complimentary, tailor-made mobility aids such as…
This project began in the aftermath of the 2006 tsunami when scholarship funds were set up to provide educational support for children orphaned by the tragedy. While the tsunami orphans no longer need our support, the club continues to provide scholarships for poor students from grade school to university supplementing the support they receive from…
Sri Lanka has a universal health care system that extends free health care to all citizens. However, while the country’s health indicators are comparable to those of the more developed countries of the region, comparatively low levels of health expenditure mean that even the major government hospitals do not have access to the best available…