K.R. Ravindran becomes the first Sri Lankan to head Rotary

Ravindran urges Rotary's 1.2 million members to give the gifts of time, talent, and knowledge to improve lives in communities across the globe

EVANSTON, Ill., USA (25 June, 2015) — K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran, a business leader from Colombo, Sri Lanka, takes office on 1 July as the 105th president of Rotary International – a global network of 1.2 million volunteers dedicated to tackling the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges.

Ravindran, a member of the Rotary Club of Colombo, says a top priority will be to strengthen clubs by attracting men and women committed to improving communities worldwide through volunteer service.

From supporting local food pantries to providing clean water in remote villages, Rotary clubs join forces to carry out impactful and sustainable projects at home and abroad. And Rotary members often are both first-responders and re-builders when major disasters strike, because Rotary clubs are present in every corner of the world.

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