Rotary Club of Anuradhapura
Discover the Rotary Club of Anuradhapura, serving Sri Lanka since 1982. Join us in community service, education, healthcare, and peacebuilding initiatives.
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Anuradhapura , a proud part of Rotary International. Since our charter in 1982, we have united professionals, business leaders, and community leaders to create lasting change in Anuradhapura and beyond.
About Us
About Rotary Club of Anuradhapura | Rotary District 3220 Sri Lanka
Meta Description: Learn about the Rotary Club of Anuradhapura – part of Rotary District 3220 Sri Lanka & Maldives. Since 1982, we have united leaders for service, peace, and community development.
President’s Message – 2025/26
Rtn. Pubudu Tharanga
President, Rotary Club of Anuradhapura – 2025/26
Dear Rotarians, Partners in Service, and Friends,
It is an incredible honor to serve as the President of the Rotary Club of Anuradhapura for the Rotary year 2025/26. As we embark on this new journey under the theme 'Above and Beyond,' our mission is to uplift our community through impactful service, inclusive leadership, and innovation.
Rotary is not just a club that people join, it's a way of life. In Anuradhapura, a city rich in heritage and culture, we embrace the Rotary values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. Together with our dynamic team, we will continue to tackle critical local needs from education and health to environmental sustainability while aligning with Rotary International’s areas of focus.
I invite every member and well-wisher to engage deeply, collaborate widely, and believe in the power of service. Let’s go above and beyond together.
With Rotary Regards,
Rtn. Pubudu Tharanga
President – 2025/26
Rotary Club of Anuradhapura
History
Rotary International
Theme: "Unite for Good"
Rotary International was founded on February 23, 1905, in Chicago, Illinois, by attorney Paul P. Harris. The name “Rotary” comes from the group’s early practice of rotating its meetings among the offices of its members.
Rotary International is guided by the motto “Service Above Self” and is dedicated to fostering global understanding and peace through service. The organization focuses its efforts on seven key areas:
- Promoting Peace: Training adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict.
- Fighting Disease: Educating and equipping communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases, including being a key partner in the global effort to eradicate polio.
- Providing Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene: Supporting local solutions to bring clean water to more people and ensuring projects are sustainable.
- Saving Mothers and Children: Expanding access to quality healthcare for mothers and children.
- Supporting Education: Working to strengthen basic education and literacy, and reduce gender disparity in education.
- Growing Local Economies: Carrying out projects that enhance economic and community development.
- Protecting the Environment: Taking action to find innovative solutions and develop sustainable service projects to protect our planet.
