Town Talk – November & December Edition

The final edition of Town Talk 2025 reflects a period of impact at scale, national-level initiatives, and strong humanitarian response, reinforcing Rotary Midtown’s commitment to “Unite for Good.”

Hope on Wheels – Empowering Through Mobility

A major collaborative initiative (page 2):

  • Partnership between Rotary District 3220 (Sri Lanka & Maldives) and District 2982 (India)
  • Bicycle distribution to students at Ariyawansha School, Beruwela
  • Part of a nationwide effort delivering 1,000 bicycles

This project enhances:

  • Access to education
  • Economic mobility
  • Long-term community empowerment

Healing Minds Matter – Expanding Mental Health Awareness

A continued national initiative (page 3):

  • Awareness session conducted at Lalith Athulathmudali College, Rathmalana
  • Reached 100+ students and teachers
  • Led by IPP Rasini Bandara

This program continues to scale as a structured school-based mental health intervention, with plans to expand to O/L, A/L students, and parents.

Read & Rise – Scaling Literacy Impact

Expansion phase of the literacy initiative (page 4):

  • 1,000+ books donated
  • Beneficiary schools:
    • St. Sebastian Muslim Maha Vidyalaya
    • Al Hakeem Vidyalaya
    • Al Hijra Muslim Vidyalaya
    • Thimbirigasyaya Vidyathilaka Vidyalaya

This marks a clear progression from collection → distribution → impact at scale.

Drug Prevention Awareness – Community Safety Initiative

A high-impact public awareness program (page 5):

  • Conducted in Wadduwa
  • 300+ participants (students & parents)
  • Collaboration with:
    • Police & Narcotics Bureau
    • Government officials
    • Community leaders

This initiative aligns with Rotary’s focus on Peace & Conflict Prevention, addressing a critical social issue at grassroots level.

EDB SME Development – National Capacity Building

Ongoing strategic partnership (page 6 & 8):

  • Collaboration with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)
  • Focus: Women-led export-oriented SMEs
  • Key areas:
    • Business planning
    • Investor readiness
    • Export documentation
    • Logistics & compliance

This positions RCCMT as a serious player in economic development and entrepreneurship enablement.

Cluster Meeting – Fellowship & Knowledge Sharing

Held on 13th November at Royal Colombo Golf Club (page 7):

  • Joint session with Rotary Clubs of Colombo Regency & Downtown
  • Expert insights on physical & mental wellbeing
  • Induction of Rtn. Piyumi Liyanarachchi

SME Development Workshops – Regional Impact

📍 Jaffna (page 9)

  • 75+ entrepreneurs
  • Hands-on product and packaging evaluation

📍 Batticaloa (page 10)

  • 60+ entrepreneurs
  • Focus on packaging standards & export readiness

These workshops demonstrate true nationwide outreach beyond Colombo.

Cyclone Ditwah Disaster Response – Immediate & Strategic Impact

🔹 School Rebuilding Initiative (page 11)

  • Support to Gangasiripura Vidyalaya, Gampola
  • Donation of:
    • 5 computers
    • Furniture for computer lab
  • Supported by Rotary Club of Woking (UK)

🔹 Mid Town for Sri Lanka (MT4SL) (page 12)

  • Rs. 600,000 raised within 2 days
  • Distribution of:
    • Dry rations
    • Sleeping mats

This reflects rapid-response capability + structured recovery planning.

AGM 2025 – Leadership Continuity

A key governance milestone (page 13):

  • Successful 51st Annual General Meeting
  • Election of Rtn. Thurab Hilmy as President (2026–27)

This ensures:

  • Leadership continuity
  • Strategic stability
  • Long-term vision execution

Rotary Club Day Outing – Fellowship with Purpose

Held at Regent Country Club, Malabe (page 14):

  • Member and family engagement
  • Recreational activities and bonding
  • Parallel community support:
    • Dry ration distribution to flood-affected families

This highlights Rotary’s strength in balancing fellowship + service impact.News letter november 2025 new nov-dec