This fund will support disaster response grants in communities in Sri Lanka, where the cyclone has caused flooding and landslides, killed hundreds of people, and left many without safe places to stay, clean water, and electricity. Rotary members across the region are mobilizing to provide assistance, and your leadership can help make these efforts possible.
The Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund will accept contributions, including District Designated Funds (DDF), from now through 31 March 2026. Districts affected by the cyclone can apply for grants until 3 December 2026 or until all funds are spent. These grants can be used to supply people with necessities such as water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing.
To help the communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, you and your members can:
Donate to the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund
Transfer District Designated Funds to the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund
Fundraise among your colleagues, friends, and family through Raise for Rotary
After 4 December 2026, any unused money in the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund will be transferred to the Disaster Response Fund to support relief efforts for other disasters.
If you have questions about the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund, write to disaster.responsefund@rotary.org. If you have questions about disaster response grants, write to grants@rotary.org.
We are grateful for your commitment to service and the difference it makes for communities in need. Thank you for your continued dedication.
Sincerely,
Holger Knaack Francesco Arezzo
2025-26 Trustee Chair 2025-26 President
The Rotary Foundation Rotary International