Town Talk – January & February 2026 Edition

The first edition of 2026 reflects a strong continuation of RCCMT’s momentum—focused on sustainable impact, leadership development, and economic empowerment, while strengthening both local and international partnerships.

EDB SME Workshop – Kicking Off 2026 with Global Focus

A strong start to the year (page 2):

  • Partnership with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)
  • Webinar: Marketing for Export Business
  • 50+ SME participants

This initiative reinforces RCCMT’s positioning in:

  • Export readiness
  • Entrepreneur development
  • National economic contribution

Leadership Workshop for Interactors – Building Future Leaders

Held on 24th January (page 3):

  • Participants from:
    • Ilma International Girls’ School
    • Gothami Balika Vidyalaya
    • Zahira College
    • Devi Balika Vidyalaya
  • Focus areas:
    • Leadership
    • Communication
    • Personal development

This initiative strengthens RCCMT’s long-term investment in youth leadership pipelines.

Livelihood Restoration – Sewing Machine Donation

A powerful individual impact story (page 4):

  • Beneficiary: Safreena (affected by Cyclone Ditwah)
  • Support: Sewing machine donation
  • Partner: USMAA Melbourne

This initiative demonstrates a shift from relief → livelihood restoration with dignity.

Education Recovery – Science Lab Equipment Donation

Post-disaster rebuilding (page 5):

  • School: Ambathale Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya
  • Support: Science lab equipment
  • Funded by: Rotary Club of Woking (UK)

This contributes directly to restoring learning continuity after crisis disruption.

Suwa Matha – Sustained Maternal Care Initiative

January (7th Month) – page 6

February (8th Month) – page 10

  • 20 mothers supported monthly
  • Nutrition packs distributed at Panadura MOH

This highlights:

  • Consistency
  • Long-term program sustainability
  • Measurable community impact

International Engagement – Hosting US Delegation

A significant global interaction (page 7):

  • Hosted Rotary Friendship Exchange delegation (USA)
  • Presence of:
    • Past RI President Rtn. K.R. Ravindran
    • District leadership

This strengthens RCCMT’s:

  • Global Rotary positioning
  • International collaboration network

Annual Vocational Excellence Awards 2026

A flagship recognition event (page 8):

Awardees:

  • Ms. Sharmeen Falaldeen
    → Empowering visually impaired women through livelihoods
  • Mr. Ranil Thillakaratne (Lanka Lifeline)
    → Contribution to mental health & suicide prevention

Also acknowledged:

  • Sri Lanka Export Development Board (strategic partner)

This reinforces RCCMT’s focus on recognizing real-world impact and leadership.

Empowering Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs

A direct outcome of Blind Walk initiatives (page 9):

  • Financial support to 5 entrepreneurs
  • Partner: National Federation of the Visually Handicapped
  • Business areas include:
    • Tailoring
    • Agriculture
    • Small retail

This demonstrates:

  • Fund utilization → real economic empowerment
  • Transition from awareness → sustainable livelihoods

General Meeting – Inclusion & Leadership

Key session (page 11):

  • Guest Speaker: Supun Jayawardena
  • Topic: Invisible Barriers & Inclusive Leadership

Core insight:

“Inclusion is leadership in action.”

A strong internal culture-building moment for the club.

Club Assembly & Fellowship – Iftar Meeting

Held at Paan Paan, Staples Street (page 12):

  • Reflection session on Ramadhan values
  • Focus on:
    • Discipline
    • Empathy
    • Unity

This reinforces RCCMT’s internal strength in: