Club Growth and Orientation
We started this year with 131 Interact clubs across District 3220, and I’m proud to share that as of May 2025, we’ve grown to 142 clubs, including 9 new charters. One of the most meaningful charters this year was the chartering of the Interact Club of the School for the Blind, made possible thanks to the support of our Rotarians and the guidance of our All Zones Head, Int. PP Menuli Perera.
Alongside this, we also completed over 30 club orientations during the year, helping new and existing members understand their roles and the true spirit of Interact.
District Meetings
We successfully concluded 11 District Meetings. These were complemented by impactful events such as the largest Interflash in our district’s history and the launch of a new initiative, Race4Change done in aid of the Rotary for Little Hearts initiative, alongside our hallmark projects.
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1st District Meeting: We began the year with our 1st District Meeting, held on the 28th of July at St. Joseph’s College, organized by the Interact Clubs of Bishop’s College, St. Bridget’s Convent, and St. Joseph’s College.
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2nd District Meeting: The 2nd District Meeting was held on the 25th of August at Zahira College, organized by the Interact Clubs of St. Peter’s College, Wesley College, and Zahira College.
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3rd District Meeting: The 3rd District Meeting was held on the 15th of September at Lyceum International School, Nugegoda, organized by Wycherley International School and S. Thomas' Preparatory School.
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4th District Meeting: Organized by the Interact Club of Ananda College, Mahanama College and Visakha Vidyalaya. This meeting was held on 12th October and featured a special segment on the Pinktober Initiative to raise awareness for breast cancer.
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5th District Meeting and Diwali Celebrations: The 5th District Meeting followed by district Diwali celebrations was held on the 2nd of November at D.S. Senanayake College, organized by the Interact Clubs of D.S. Senanayake College, Visakha Vidyalaya, and St. Peter’s College.
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6th District Meeting and Christmas Celebrations: The 6th District Meeting followed by district Christmas celebrations was held on the 14th of December at the Nawaloka Auditorium, organized by the Interact Clubs of St. Joseph’s College, St. Bridget’s Convent, Bishop’s College, and Ananda College.
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7th District Meeting and Interaction Opening Ceremony: The 7th District Meeting followed by the Interaction opening ceremony was held on the 5th of January at St. Peter’s College. The district meeting was organized by the Interact Clubs of Nalanda College, Dharmaraja College Kandy, and D.S. Senanayake College.
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8th District Meeting: The 8th District Meeting was held on the 16th of February at Hillwood College, Kandy. The event was organized collaboratively by the Interact Clubs of Kingswood College Kandy, Hillwood College Kandy, and Girls' High School Kandy.
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9th District Meeting and Iftar Celebrations: The 9th District Meeting, followed by Iftar celebrations, was held on the 9th of March at Rosewood Ceylon, Dehiwala. The event was organized by the Interact Clubs of Zahira College, Ilma International Girls' School, and The British School in Colombo, Burhani Serendib School.
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10th District Meeting and Avurudu Celebrations: The 10th District Meeting and Avurudu Celebrations were held at the National Arts Academy, Pallekele. This event was organized in collaboration with the Interact Clubs of Mahanama College, Sujatha Vidyalaya, Wesley College, Wycherley International School Gampaha, Good Shepherd Convent Kandy, Dharmaraja College Kandy, Hillwood College, Girls’ High School Kandy, St. Anthony’s College, and Kingswood College Kandy.
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11th District Meeting: The curtain call, the final District Meeting for the Interact year 2024/2025 — was held at St. Joseph’s College and was jointly organized by the Interact Clubs of Carey College, Mahamaya Girls’ College Kandy, Richmond College Galle, Ilma International Girls’ School, Vidura College, and Hemamali Girls’ College Kandy.
Interact Board Training Seminar (IBTS)
The Interact Board Training Seminar took place on the 4th of August at Mahanama College, bringing together over 800 Interactors from all zones. Sessions conducted by District Council Officials and the DIC provided a comprehensive understanding of leadership and board responsibilities.
60 Years of Interact
To commemorate the momentous milestone of 60 years of Interact in Sri Lanka, the District, together with the Youth Services Team, visited St. John’s College, Jaffna — the first Interact Club in the country.
Project Nuware
Project Nuware was a community service initiative organized by the Interact District in collaboration with the Interact Clubs of Ananda College, Trinity College Kandy, St. Joseph’s College, Kingswood College Kandy, St. Peter’s College, and Girls’ High School Kandy. The project focused on the renovation of Weerakatiya Madya Maha Vidyalaya in Matale, aiming to provide a better learning environment for the students.
Clean Up Sri Lanka
An environmental cleanup initiative, organized by Shraddha TV in collaboration with Rotary, was held on 28th September 2024.
Interact Week Celebrations (IWC)
The second quarter of the year began with the Interact Week celebrations, chaired by Int. Haroon and Int. Liana. Seven initiatives—each aligned with one of Rotary’s key areas of focus—were successfully carried out across the Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Galle, and Ratnapura zones in collaboration with multiple Interact clubs.
GreenCon '24
Conducted on 9th November, this was the district’s flagship environmental initiative. In collaboration with the Interact Clubs of St. Joseph’s College, Kingswood College, Wycherley International School, and D.S. Senanayake College, the day featured two segments: a tree-planting campaign in partnership with PLANT and WNPS, where 80+ Interactors planted 500 trees at Halwathura Estate, Horana, and a convention at St. Joseph’s College with over 100 participants.
Everyone Matters
This new initiative was conducted in two phases:
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Phase One: Held on 4th December at Child Action Lanka, Colombo, where the District Council spent an engaging and joyful evening with the children.
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Phase Two: Interact Clubs were encouraged to organize their own versions at CAL centers or similar institutions. Eight clusters successfully executed projects across various regions.
LiveLight
LiveLight is a project that gives Interactors the opportunity to display their skills and creativity. It was held on the 4th of January at Trace Expert City, and the finalists earned the chance to perform on the grand stage of Interflash.
Interaction Colombo
Interaction Colombo was conducted on the 12th and 13th of January at Ralla Beach and St. Joseph’s College, respectively. With participation from 24 clubs, D.S. Senanayake College and Visakha Vidyalaya emerged as the winners.
Interaction Hill Country
Interaction Hill Country was held on the 18th, 25th January, and 4th February. The Interact Clubs of Dharmaraja College, Hillwood College Kandy, and Girl's High School Kandy emerged victorious.
ILT Awards Night
The Interact Leadership Training is an extensive program conducted over several months, comprising 10 sessions designed to equip Interactors with essential leadership skills. The program concluded with a grand Awards Night held on the 31st of January at the Royal Institute Campus, where outstanding members were recognized for their exceptional contributions and dedication.
34th Interact District Conference (IDC)
The 34th Interact District Conference (IDC) was successfully held on the 22nd of March at Eagles’ Lakeside, Mount Lavinia. The event was organized collaboratively by the Interact Clubs of D. S. Senanayake College, Mahanama College, Zahira College, Colombo North, and Carey College. A major highlight of the conference was the election of Immediate Past President (IPP) Jezon Fernando as the District Interact Representative Elect (DIRE) for the upcoming year.
Interflash
Interflash, held on the 5th of April at the Lotus Tower, was the largest edition to date, drawing over 12,000 attendees. The event generated substantial income, from which a generous portion was donated to the Rotary Little Hearts Foundation. The project was chaired by the District Sergeant At Arms Int. Yumeth Ratnayake.
Race4Change (R4C)
Race4Change (R4C) was a new fundraising initiative conducted in collaboration with CARNAGE and the Interact Clubs of St. Joseph’s College, Ilma International Girls' School, Interact Club of Colombo, Wycherley International School, D.S. Senanayake College, Royal Institute, Visakha Vidyalaya and Mahanama College, in aid of the Little Hearts Foundation. The project was successfully concluded on the 18th of May, with the participation of over 1,000 runners.
Intercede
Intercede, the flagship community service project of the District, successfully raised LKR 1.7 million, which was donated to Hethersett Tamil Vidyalayam in Nuwara Eliya. As part of the initiative, the school’s roof was reconstructed, and essential stationery supplies were provided to support the students’ educational needs.
Interlude '25
Interlude '25, our flagship Rotary–Interact collaboration, brought together seven Interact clusters, each aligned with one of Rotary International’s areas of focus, showcasing the power of intergenerational service. This impactful initiative was chaired by the Director of Rotary–Rotaract Relations, Int. Rovin Mohotti.
RISE UP
Project RISE UP is an initiative by Interact District 3220 aimed at supporting newly chartered and developing clubs by pairing them with well-established ones. Through monthly tasks and assessments, the project fosters mentorship, enhances leadership development, strengthens club operations, and promotes inclusive growth across the district.
District RYLA 2025
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) took place on the 24th of May at Carey College Colombo, bringing together over 200 Interactors for a dynamic day of leadership and personal growth. The event featured impactful sessions on emotional intelligence, goal-setting, financial literacy, and AI ethics, led by esteemed speakers including Niranjan De Silva, Channa Dayaratne, and Sheran Corera. The day concluded with an engaging outbound session, culminating in Int. Husni Habeeb of Zahira College being awarded the title of Best RYLARIAN 2025.