Orange Friends is a signature community initiative by the Rotaract Club of Colombo Fort designed to
recognise and support the often overlooked urban street workers in Colombo. These individuals work
tirelessly in challenging conditions to keep the city clean, yet they receive little acknowledgement or
assistance.
In July–August 2024, the club engaged with ten such workers near the Colombo Floating Market in
Colombo Fort and provided them with essential food packs to support a month’s needs. The project raised
double its initial funding target within three weeks, allowing the club to offer additional financial support
through monthly stipends.
Alongside this, a city-wide “Do Not Litter” campaign was launched together with our Orange Friends to
raise public awareness about waste disposal and promote respect for these workers, encouraging citizens to
take shared responsibility for a cleaner, more compassionate Colombo.