THEWAVE ISSUE 08 - FEBRUARY - 2021 A NEW DAWN

VOICES OF ROTARY ROTARIANS WORLD OVER

Makerere! Rotary! Peace! The journey begins February 2021 The Wave | 1 Inside the Wave o5 Editor’s Note Celebrate the Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre

o7 President Rotary International’s Message Holger Knaack

o8 District Governor’s Message Rosetti Nabbumba Nayenga

10 Foundation Trustee Chair’s Message K. R. Ravindran

11 Our voice, vote and vocation can promote peace.... Rtn. Dennis Wong

10 12 The relationship between Peace, Rotary and UNESCO PAG Jones Kyazze

14 Peacebuilding Clubs: A blossoming dream Rtn. Alison Sutherland

16 2021 Rotary Peace Fellows Rtn. Godfrey Mukalazi

19 23 Gear up for a youth peace hub in Northern Uganda Ocen Ivan Kenneth

20 24 Kasule - An advocate for the rights of PWDs 31 Ronald Kasule 26 We all appreciate peace, but why do we promote conflict? Emilian Kayima 28 Moshi’s Rotary Peace Garden: A beacon of hope 37 Rtn. Francis R. Selasini

33 Tell Rotary stories, create 40 RC Kabulasoke-Gomba 45 RC Tanga Central impact reaches out to health centres donates maternity kits to Mikanjuni Hospital 34 From disaster to a miracle: 41 So long President Abel Overcoming physical... Mbilinyi 47 Mission Green: Rotaract clubs plant 10,000 trees 39 Ukonga Rotary Club’s 44 Lessons from Rtn. in Western Uganda road to charter Robinah Lubwama’s life

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Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre Applications Ongoing February 2021 The Wave | 3 Editor’s Note

Celebrate the Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre

Fellow Rotarians and our friends, This editorial was written at the time when Uganda was undergoing a Presidential and Parliamentary election. The tension preceding this process notwithstanding, we largely had a peaceful election. This was indeed a good time to reflect on the theme for this month - Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Resolution. For many people, peace is equated to mean the absence of war. Thankfully in this edition, Rtn. Dennis Wong, a Co-founder of the Rotary Action Group for Peace and Rtn. Jones Kyazze, a retired International Civil Servant help us understand the different dimensions of peace.

Editorial team: In January 2020, Rotary International and Makerere University launched the first Rotary Peace Centre on the African Continent. It was a great joy for every Guru Sykes Rotarian, especially those in Zone 22 to have Makerere host the seventh Rotary RC DSM Mbezi Peace Centre. This month, the first cohort of Peace Fellows will begin their classes for a year-long Certificate in Peace-building, Conflict Transformation and Development. What a joy for us, to partake of this achievement as we celebrate Rotary’s 116 anniversary this month. Application for the 2022-23 Helen Kawesa intake for all Rotary Peace Centres starts this month, check out the Rotary RC Kampala website for more information. Ssese Islands The Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution focus area receives the least requests for Global Grant funding in our District. In this edition, we bring you Gyaviira Luwaga articles from the executive members of the Rotary Action Group for Peace, RC Muyenga who are also willing to support Rotary clubs to develop projects in this Tankhill area. This edition is rich with articles about peace, and different projects implemented by Rotary clubs. As the countdown to the end of District 9211 era begins, we encourage you to continue sharing your club and personal Rotary stories for publication. The benefits of sharing your Rotary story cannot be Catherine Rose Baretto underestimated. Speaking at last month’s Zone 22 Zoom meeting, Jennifer RC DSM North Jones the Rotary International President Nominee encouraged us Rotarians www.malariafreeug.com to share stories about the good we do, as this will attract like-minded people to join us. “Good public relations is about telling our story. This is the greatest membership recruitment and retention tool. Telling stories about our work Phiona Atuhaire shapes how people view our organisation, which promotes our brand and RC Kampala North image,” she added during her presentation about - Leveraging Public Image to Grow Rotary in Africa.

Allow me congratulate the Tanzania RYLA (Rotary’s Youth Leadership Awards) Contributing Photography and Interact Bootcamp teams for winning the international – Leaders in RYLA Ibrah Bagalana Awards. You are an inspiration to many youth, thank you for raising the D9211 flag high.

Lastly, remember to send your articles with three to five action photographs by Ivan Koreta the 15th day of the month to [email protected]. Rotaract Club of UTAMU Maria Roselynn Muzaaki

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Holger Knaack

In Rotary, 23rd February is our anniversary, workshops on building inner and outer peace that draw on and February is also the month when we focus the power of storytelling, 40 participants will be sharing on promoting peace. There is a reason for their stories and reaching around 400 extended family and this: Contributing to peace and international community members. These inspiring but marginalised understanding has been a high priority for us women will reclaim their inner strength as peacebuilders at since our earliest days. the grassroots level. In this way, we will take steps toward the sustainable, peaceful society we need so much, not only We are often asked: “How can we get involved in our region but throughout the world. — Nino Lotishvili in peace now?” There are many paths to peace in Rotary. Our youth programs point us in the I was excited to join the peace incubator project and to direction of Positive Peace, as does the work of further strengthen my ties with Rotary’s peace community intercountry committees and the Rotary Action by working with past and current peace fellows to develop Group for Peace. these proposals. My team wrote five proposals — three in Bangladesh, one in Iraq, and one in Poland — that focus Another path is the Rotarian Peace Projects on the arts and on education to generate dialogue across Incubator (RPPI), an inspirational collaboration religious divisions and avert the radicalization of young among Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Rotary people. I was inspired by how, despite the pandemic, we Peace Fellows and alumni. Led by Rotarians came together via technology with a vision to develop, test, in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, RPPI has and strengthen ideas and to produce workable solutions My fellow Rotarians, we have begun the countdown to 1st July designed 48 global projects that any club that clubs across the world can support to advance peace. 2021 when D9211 becomes D9213 and D9214. I am sure many of can support, either directly or through Rotary I am excited to work with Rotary’s peace community to Foundation global grants. Nino Lotishvili and transform these visions into reality. — Matthew Johnsen you have questions about life after D9211. GOOD NEWS! I know Matthew Johnsen, alumni of the Rotary Peace people who have the answers. Send your questions to henry. Center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Here is further proof that in Rotary, we prefer action to words. Thailand, are two of the many volunteers. This is Rotary at its best. I encourage you to visit rppi.ch to [email protected] or via WhatsApp +256-781236099. explore the projects and support them. Remember to include your name and club. During my Rotary peace journey, I have learned how personal resilience helps build inner We have lasted 116 years because of our strong ethics, our In the March Wave issue, we shall talk about the following programs: peace and create sustainable outer peace. passion for Service Above Self, and our unique approach to 1. Rotary Uganda Cancer Program This was the inspiration behind the Women problem-solving. One of our greatest strengths is how we 2. RI-USAID WASH Partnership Peace Ambassadors for the South Caucasus reach across our communities and national, ethnic, religious, 3. Mission Green project, which is based on my field research in and political divisions to unite people of all backgrounds and 4. Fitness and Nutrition (FAN) Georgia. The RPPI team of Rotarians and peace to help others. This month, let’s celebrate our history and the 5. The Rotary Blood Bank fellows recognized the incredible potential of many ways that Rotary Opens Opportunities to advance 6. Rotarian Malaria Partners Uganda women from mixed-ethnicity families who live world understanding, goodwill, and peace, our ultimate on borderlands to be role models for peace mission. No issue too sensitive, No question irrelevant. within and beyond their communities. Through Rtn. Henry Rugamba RC Kampala Member – Redistricting Team 2021

6 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 7 ROSETTI NABBUMBA NAYENGA

But peace is not just an academic idea for the Rotary Peace Fellows. The “advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service” is a collective responsibility. District Governor FELLOW ROTARIANS

As I was contemplating on my message for this who are being trained to become catalysts of peace. One month, I was reminded of one of my favorite prayers of the hallmarks of the peace programme is the social - the Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi: “Lord, change initiative that Peace Fellows will undertake, after make me an instrument of thy peace.” We are living completion of their studies, to promote sustainable peace in a world filled with conflict – in homes, workplaces within their communities. and communities. And although these situations distress us, our responses to them are often wanting. But peace is not just an academic idea for the Rotary Many times we find it easier to keep our distance; Peace Fellows. The “advancement of international and other times, we inadvertently fan the flames, understanding, goodwill and peace through a world through our judgements. This month therefore gives fellowship of business and professional persons united us the opportunity to pause and reflect on how we in the ideal of service” is a collective responsibility. Our view and build peace. service projects that are tackling poverty, discrimination, access to education, health, water and sanitation and And this brings me back to the Peace promoting the environment are building the optimal Prayer. Rotary demands of us to be conditions for peaceful societies. It is our role therefore “instruments of peace” and provides us to bring a peace building lens to the work that we do, by with the tools that we require to promote making our service projects more inclusive and equitable peace. and ensuring that they reach those who most need them.

Just like the Peace Prayer, the fourth Object of Now that you know how to promote peace, I ask, are you Rotary emphasizes understanding as a precursor to as a Rotarian up to the challenge? Are you ready and peace building. Understanding different cultures, willing to be an Instrument of Peace? Being part of the value systems, aspirations and grievances in our solution is how we as Rotarians build together. Being open communities, and co-creating solutions for them minded and tolerant is how we as Rotarians approach the The Rotary Foundation: President Martin Mugisha of the Rotary Club is Rotary’s approach to preventing and mitigating problems of the world. As Thich Nhat Hanh says “working of Kampala 7 Hills hands over a cheque of US$1,700 to DG Rosetti conflict. And what a great coincidence that we will for peace in the future is to work for peace in the present Nabbumba during her visit to the club last year. later this month, welcome the pioneer Peace Fellows moment.” So let’s make peace part of what we at the Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre, do every day.

8 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 9 K. R. RAVINDRAN RTN. DENNIS WONG Our voice, vote and vocation can promote peace and conflict resolution

I would define peace in various ways as: I encourage more Rotarians to join elective politics as Your giving lifts Rotary this will create an opportunity for them to develop and • Everyone having a right to safety, prosperity and craft policies beneficial to all concerned and vote to quality of life, the consensus value of peace. put them into law. Rotarians can then lead and govern to higher levels • Negative Peace – the absence of violence or fear of by the Rotary principles. By their example, others in violence. government may be attracted to join Rotary. • Positive Peace – the attitudes, institutions and Giving is more than an activity. It is a way of life and a When we immunise children against polio, we are structures to create and sustain peaceful societies. How a flipped Four-Way Test would affect our beacon in the search for hope in troubled times. There anticipating potential illness. We do so with other efforts, • Culture of Peace – the values, attitudes, modes of perspective towards peace-building is great turmoil today, but these are not unusual times, such as Rotary projects that reduce the incidence of behaviour and ways of life that reject violence and not in the span of human history. The wisdom of the malaria or cervical cancer. prevent conflicts by tackling the root causes of the Learn what outcomes would benefit all concerned, ages is especially important to help us set our path problem through dialogue and negotiation among and in the process, you can build goodwill and and purpose. When we teach someone a profession that enables individuals, groups and nations. friendships for empathy, trust and fairness. The them to earn a living, we apply the eighth step. From • Peace-building and Conflict Prevention area of focus truth is when we trust each other in creating and Such wisdom comes from the 12th -century microfinance to education, The Rotary Foundation helps – address the underlying causes of conflict including sustaining peaceful societies, this is beneficial to all. philosopher known as Maimonides. Born in Córdoba, us give the gift of self-reliance. poverty, inequality, ethnic tensions, and lack of access Spain, he and his family went into exile in Morocco to education and unequal distribution of resources. To start with - Is it the truth – this is difficult as to escape religious persecution. As a young man, he All of this good work awaits us, as does the work • The Four-Way Test –will it be beneficial to all people have different truths, beliefs, facts and mastered Aristotle, astronomy, and later medicine. of supporting newborns, cleaning water sources, concerned? opinions that might get in the way of developing After moving to Cairo, Maimonides became known recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and countless goodwill, friendships and trust to agree on shared as the city’s greatest rabbi, producing tomes of other efforts we lead. Using 3Vs to promote peace and conflict resolution goals. It is useful to start with agreed-upon goals commentary on the Torah, and he lived out his final Voice: Speak up when you see wrong, or when and desired outcomes and then work backwards. days as a renowned doctor. I am proud to say that many Rotary members climb you can do better to improve peoples’ lives in the Talk about what would be fair to all concerned. to the top of Maimonides’ ladder. Many of them do communities. But his greatest gift to humanity captured his thoughts so anonymously. Whoever they are and for whatever Rotarians can also promote peace through the about giving itself. His Eight Levels of Charity is a reason, they share their gifts with the Foundation, I Vote: Participate in elections, and use your time and District Peace Conferences where experiences, masterpiece that teaches us about what giving means thank them. money on causes, products and services that promote learning and fellowship are shared. This is normally and what motivates us to do it. peaceful societies. a congregation of Rotarians that share a desire for As an organisation, Rotary climbs that ladder as well. peaceful societies and a culture of peace. The bottom rung of Maimonides’ ladder is giving Every one of your donations helps us reach higher Vocation: Use your personal and professional skills out of pity or grudgingly. The next step up is giving levels. As we climb this ladder as one, we gain a wider through Rotary to mentor young people, help those Rtn. Dennis Wong less than one should, but doing so cheerfully. Climb perspective. We see all those who need to be uplifted with special needs and improve peoples’ quality of life. Rotary EClub of World Peace up to the fifth rung and you are giving before being as well as the countless opportunities we have to help Imagine people in policy-making positions and politics Co-founder, Rotarian Action Group for Peace asked. Further up the ladder is giving in a way that the them in Rotary. And as we do so, we find our meaning governing by the Rotary principles. He is interested in a world free of nuclear weapons receiver does not know who the giver is. The eighth and purpose. and highest level of charity is to anticipate distress and giving to avoid or prevent it. K.R. Ravindran Foundation Trustee Chair

10 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 11 PAG JONES KYAZZE

The relationship between Peace, Rotary and UNESCO Rotary-UNESCO Peace conference in Paris Rotary-UNESCO Day Celebrations This article, published in February which carries the advancement of their enterprises, based on integrity as Peace and Conflict Prevention theme within the Rotary a key ingredient. However, our good Rotary founders, International calendar, is written at the invitation of led by Counsel Paul Harris, should have no apologies Rtn. Maria Roselynn, Editor of The Wave - our District to tender for that vision which did not include Peace at Naturally, Rotary International, an organisation based on values of 9211 monthly magazine. Within that context, I was the time. The theme of Peace, World Peace, only gained fraternity and friendship, could not remain indifferent to the world plight specifically requested to relate Peace, Rotary and importance after the two great World Wars of 1914 – 1918 UNESCO. The appropriateness of the invitation was and 1939 – 1945, but particularly after the 2nd World War created by those two major wars; Rotary had to pick up Peace as one of easily explainable, and I gladly accepted to take up the which is described by Historians as the “deadliest and challenge for obvious reasons. most destructive global conflict in the world” which its main objectives. caused over fifty million deaths. In the first place, Peace has for a long time been and still is, the ultimate objective of Rotary International. Naturally, Rotary International, an organisation based eradication. But, mind you, “La Luta Continua; Vitoria health for all, etc. And that is rightly so. Incidentally, the fact that on values of fraternity and friendship, could not remain e certa!” (The fight is still on; Victory is certain). February which hosts the Rotary International birth indifferent to the world plight created by those two major Before ending this article which has dealt with the date of 23rd February was designated as the Peace… wars; Rotary had to pick up Peace as one of its main Let us now turn our attention to Peace, mix of Peace, Rotary and UNESCO, I cannot help month cannot be taken for granted. It indeed confirms objectives. This is why Rotary International played a Rotary and UNESCO. Like in the case of congratulating Rotary International for having so the importance that Rotary International confers on the major role in the organisation of the constituent Charter the UN, it has always procured me immense energetically undertaken the benefiting action of theme of Peace. of the United Nations which was held in San Francisco, pleasure and pride to hear Rotary being embracing women and the youth in the Movement who California in November 1945. referred to as one of the initial and most were not part of the initial plan. And as for me, Jones Kyazze, a long time Rotarian important mobilisers of the creation of and Rotary official in various capacities, writing about Our Movement is known to have sent the largest UNESCO in London in 1945. We can now, as an inclusive Peace and Rotary, therefore, comes naturally. Similarly, delegation to that historical conference whose main having pursued a long career with the United Nations objective was to lay the foundation of world peace by One of the most important additions of Rotary to World and diversified Movement, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation creating the United Nations organisation. Since that Peace was the enhancement of the understanding continue to enhance World (UNESCO), hence going by the Classification of time, the UN has respected and considered Rotary as that peace does not only mean the absence of war or “International Civil Service”, the invitation to handle one of its important partners in its World Peace-Building armed conflict; it also means freedom from hunger, Understanding, Goodwill the topic was viewed as befitting. efforts. No wonder Rotary has a permanent observer freedom from ignorance; access to human needs and Peace through the status representation at the UN Headquarters in New such as shelter, water, etc. UNESCO and Rotary Having laid that background, we can now look a little York and at several other UN Agency Headquarters such programmes and projects are directed towards these Rotary Motto: “Service more closely at how Rotary and UNESCO view Peace as UN-Habitat and UNEP (United Nations Environment challenges. Above Self” and, “Doing or more precisely, deal with Peace and Conflict Programme) in Nairobi, Kenya. To that recognition, can Prevention. For purposes of this article, we shall be added, an Annual Rotary Day observed at the UN In the above connection, UNESCO, to whose creation good in the world” with the emphasize prevention and only consider conflict Headquarters (1st or 2nd Saturday of November). Rotary contributed, has the following statement as effective support of The resolution as an underlying effect of the action of the preamble of its constitution: “Since wars begin in conflict prevention for both organisations. Talking about UN/Rotary cooperation reminds us about the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the Rotary Foundation. the eradication of Polio from the face of the earth, definitely foundations of peace must be constructed.” That It is a well-established fact that Peace per se was not as part of peace-building; a crippled child cannot be at is, peace-building cannot be undertaken only through one of Rotary’s initial objectives at the Movement’s peace, neither with him or herself nor with the rest of the the stoppage of armed conflict, but also through Yours truly in Rotary, creation in 1905. The main objectives were world. And yet, we know how much energy, effort and other actions such as education, mutual cultural PAG Jones Kyazze fraternity and friendship as well as mutual support resources were mobilised by Rotary to convince the world understanding and dialogue, promotion of justice, RC Kampala-Munyonyo between business and professional persons for the community through the UN about the feasibility of polio

12 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 13 through the ‘Chat with the Chair’. Reem Ghunaim, RAGFP’s Executive Director, RTN. ALISON SUTHERLAND held ‘Together for Peace’ talks with a varied and A striking outcome from Switzerland was the Geneva distinguished list of guests. She too works closely Project Incubator which brought together over 50 with the Institute of Economics and Peace (a partner). Peace Fellows, 100 Rotarians and other organisations, Reem produced a workbook breaking down the each working together on the various aspects of peace elements of peace within given projects. She regularly projects. It is hoped that all forty-plus projects will holds workshops on Positive Peace. receive funding from clubs through Global Grants. One such project was suggested by a UK Peace Fellow, What about the future? RAGFP exists to conduct its Amardeep Kainth, partnering with the RAGFP and War mission to ‘engage, educate and empower’ Rotarians Peacebuilder clubs: Child. The project, called Youth more enables the and others in the area of peace. We may not have local youth to identify issues of concern, helps them to all of the answers, or all the resources, but we know A blossoming dream formulate a strategy to meet with the relevant parties where to get them and how we can connect. We involved and to bring change to the issue. The RAGFP have speakers available (via zoom) and we have a reached out to the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese desire to grow, support, inspire and encourage more Alison Sutherland is the District Governor for Southern pandemic was the growth of Peacebuilder Clubs, Islands which has gladly agreed to host the project. involvement in peace-related projects, both within the Wales, and Chair of the Rotary Action Group for Peace probably as a result of the surge of online and virtual The RAGFP is also in talks with the Peace Centre at local community and globally, in East Africa. Asante (RAGFP). She joined Rotary whilst living and working as events. Makerere University. Sana. Karibu. a missionary in Uganda where she used her business skills to aid orphans and the church (North Kigezi The Chair of the RAGFP hosted ‘Chat with the Chair’ Aside from the chapter achievements, Diocese). She then transferred to Tanzania, living and five nights per week, which attracted Rotarians, other participants made great strides for For more information visit: working in Singida, having set up an NGO and a centre Peacebuilder Clubs and fledgeling RAGFP chapters. peace. Some Rotarians are working with rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org for HIV/AIDS. During the last of her 11 years in East It is great to see how they have inspired, encouraged Karim Wasfi, a renowned cellist and Rtn. Alison Sutherland - Africa, she moved to Dar-es-Salaam and joined the and helped one another by sharing ideas and projects. conductor from Iraq. They produced a District Governor for Southern Wales Rotary Club of Dar-es-Salaam. Alison shares the story The latest exciting initiative country-based chapters video called Shaping Peace of Karim and the behind the RAGFP and Peacebuilder clubs. were borne from a conversation with Walter Gyger orchestras which he set up in the war-torn at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg. areas of Iraq for World Peace Day. The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) was Although, at first, RAGFP was reticent, because it formed in 2012. One of its big achievements is the did not want to promote possible nationalism at the After attending a ‘Chat with Chair’ session, Rotarians creation of Peacebuilder Clubs. Peacebuilders are an potential expense of unity, soon it became clear the from Turkey sought to organise a conference around important aspect of promoting peace. Everyone can idea was a good one. Gallipoli and Anzac Day. They were inspired by the other be a Peacebuilder by living per the Rotary principles attendees and added more numbers to their group – Code of Conduct and The Four-Way Test – and lead Country-based chapters and successfully organised a Global Virtual Peace by example. Country-based chapters can be likened to a holding Conference in November 2020. RAGFP connected company with regional offices, which are culturally them to Peace Fellows, speakers and panellists. They The past year was very exciting following the launch relevant to their area and, most importantly, they got a global grant for peace as an outcome of this of the Peacebuilder Club Initiative. Each Rotary club represent the unique issues of that area. They conference. It has been an honour to see this group was required to have at least two members forming a work together to formulate a strategic plan, whilst grow in stature. peace committee, just like Foundation or Membership simultaneously adhering to the mission and strategic committees. These Rotarians then become members of plan of the holding company. Engagement with Rotaractors the RAGFP. They help the club identify areas of peace Bearing in mind the changed Rotaract status, Chehab to engage in, educate themselves as well as fellow Currently, three chapters are piloting this concept in Elawar a RAGFP Director, and the Chair hosted an Rotarians, within their club and district, about peace. To Serbia, Germany and Hong Kong. Each chapter has online meeting of Rotaractors from over 20 countries. Currently, three chapters are this end, they can access training on the Peace Academy. great achievements. Hong Kong brought in over 70 Thereafter, they organised a virtual Global Peace piloting this concept in Serbia, Check out the ‘eight pillars of peace’ – as posted on the new members to RAGFP and 30 new Peacebuilder Conference in October 2020 with Rotary International Germany and Hong Kong. Each Institute for Economics and Peace website – and take Clubs. A total of 65 Rotarians have participated in the President, Holger Knaack as their keynote speaker. chapter has great achievements. part in the training. Consequently, they and their club Peace Academy training. RAGFP reduced its membership fees for Rotaractors Hong Kong brought in over 70 new appear on the peace map on the RAGFP website. in September and October 2020 which enabled members to RAGFP and 30 new They hosted a Multi-District Conference with Peter Rotarians sponsor groups of 20 Rotaractors. Now, Peacebuilder Clubs. A total of 65 The year 2020 started with around 50 Peacebuilder Kyle and I as keynote speakers. They are undertaking over 350 Rotaractors are members of the group. The Rotarians have participated in the Clubs, and we now exceed 200. One of the surprising, a series of training sessions, assisted by Rotarian Rotaract Clubs have been supported through speaking Peace Academy training. and perhaps few, positives to come out of the COVID-19 trainers from the USA with whom they connected engagements.

14 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 15 2021 Rotary Note Peace Fellows The alternate fellowship candidate status means that if one of the Rotary Peace Fellows (1st priority awardee) is unable to accept his/her scholarship, the alternate may be contacted to fill an open place at the Rotary Peace Centre he/she was assigned. RTN. GODFREY G. MUKALAZI

The District Rotary Peace Fellowship Sub-committee For the certificate program, 18 applicants were awarded At all levels, a key priority for Rotary continues to be Look out for the launch of the 2022-23 Rotary received 70 applications for the 2021 Masters program the fellowship to commence their studies at the improving the application process to ensure that it is as Peace Fellowship application this month. We invite intake. After a rigorous assessment 19 applications Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre. There will be equitable and inclusive as possible. you once again to circulate a call for applications were endorsed for Rotary International consideration. two cohorts: one starting in February, and the second at Club level, submit referrals, and connect with James Taremwa was selected to commence studies in September 2021. Ocen Ivan Kenneth will undertake 2021 Statistics Rotary Peace Fellowship Subcommittee Chair to at the International Christian University (ICU) Rotary his studies at the Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. • A total of 102 citizenships were represented in the pool enhance our recruitment efforts. Peace Centre in Tokyo, Japan. of qualified candidates. Note: The alternate fellowship candidate status means Two applicants (Yannick Van Winkel and Paul Mdumi) that if one of the Rotary Peace Fellows (1st priority • Compared to the previous year, a 22% increase in were selected as alternate candidates for the Rotary awardee) is unable to accept his/her scholarship, the qualified candidates from the Middle East and North Centres at the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia alternate may be contacted to fill an open place at the Africa (MENA) region, a 16% increase from Asia, and an All the best! and ICU, Japan respectively. Rotary Peace Centre he/she was assigned. 84% increase from Africa. Rtn. Godfrey G. Mukalazi Rotary Peace Fellowship • The finalists represent 63 countries. There was a gender Sub-committee Chair - 2019/20 No. Name Home Country Professional Background balance of 53% female and 47% male. The average age

1 Ajao Olusina Nigeria Security and Crisis Management for certificate finalists registered was 41, while that for Additional information by Rtn. Anne Nkutu Masters finalists was 32. Rotary Peace Centre Host Area Coordinator 2 Sunny Dada Nigeria Journalism and Peacebuilding

3 Catherine Bainomugisha Uganda Criminal and Family Justice

4 Ronald Kasule Uganda Community Development and Disability Rights

5 Stephen Sempande Uganda Development and Humanitarian Service

6 Patience Rusare Zimbabwe Journalism, Leadership and Conflict Resolution

7 Thomas Sithole Zimbabwe Media and Peacebuilding

8 Chimenya Thokozani Malawi Humanitarian Service

9 Eleanor Curl United Kingdom International Criminal Justice and Victimology

10 Teresa Labriola Denmark CSR, Philanthropy and Business Development

11 Teshome Mungesha Ethiopia Peace and Security

12 Jew Monde Zambia Human Security and Development

13 Mothebedi Pinkie Botswana Community Development and Social Justice for marginalised communities

14 Paul Mushaho DR Congo IT and Humanitarian Activism

15 Peter Pal Australia/South Sudan Community Development and Peacebuilding

16 Taylor Nobantu Liberia Community Development and Mass Communication

17 Amina Warsame Somalia Gender and Humanitarian Service

18 Nzovisenga Fikiri Burundi International Human Rights Law and Community Development

16 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 17 DR. HELEN NAMBALIRWA

Inside the Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre

Makerere University is home to the first Rotary Peace time. The Centre also has a home located on Pool Road, Centre on the African continent. Plot 46 at Makerere University.

The Centre is hosted by the College of Humanities and Strategic Direction Social Sciences, Department of Religion and Peace • An African Centre of Excellence in Peace and Studies. Classes for the first cohort of Fellows begin Conflict Studies this 8th February with an online session for the first • Establish and operationalise a Mediation Centre two weeks, after which the Fellows will report for the • Run Peace Clinics for the youth with a deliberate 10 weeks onsite session from 21st February to end of initial focus on the Makerere University community May. They will then leave for their nine months social and other vulnerable communities initiative. The second cohort begins classes on 27th • Establish a Think Tank to respond to policy matters September, 2021. related to peace and security in the country and beyond Course Modules • Fundamentals and Approaches to Peace and Partnerships Conflict Transformation • The Centre shall continue to engage with different • Human Rights, Governance and Media partners both local and international. • Refugees, Migration and Community Cohesion • Partners from the IEP shall guide the Fellows through • Identify, Human Security, Resources and Climate the positive peace workshop. Change • The Centre is also in discussion with sister peace • Positive Peace Workshop Centres to promote virtual connection between the • Experiential Learning Field Capstones Fellows and faculty. “ The Centre has continued to receive • Social Change Initiatives – nine months to be expressions of interest for partnerships concluded in home countries The Centre has continued to receive expressions from all over the world, especially from of interest for partnerships from all over the world, individual Rotarians and Rotary clubs. The onsite classes will be conducted in the well- especially from individual Rotarians and Rotary clubs. All these are welcome and for more equipped multimedia room located in Central All these are welcome and for more information on information on processes or details about Teaching Facility 1 (CTF 1), while the Fellows will processes or details about the Centre please reach the Centre please reach out to Dr. Helen reside in Mugenyi Flats. The university has plenty of out to Dr. Helen Nambalirwa-Nkabala, the Director, Nambalirwa-Nkabala, the Director, recreational facilities to occupy them during their free Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre. Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre.”

18 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 19 Africa Peace Cultivation Dinner

Over US$255,000 was pledged for the Rotary Africa Peace Fund, and Sam Owori Peace Fund that support the Rotary Peace Centre at Makerere University. The Africa Peace Cultivation Dinner was part of the All Africa Zone Institute held at Speke Resort Munyonyo last year. The Endowment and Major Gifts Advisor (EMGA) PDG Emmanuel Katongole pledged US$25,000 to kickstart the Sam Owori Peace Fund.

During the launch of the Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre in 2019, Rotarians and partners from District 9211 pledged a preliminary contribution of US$80,000 towards the Peace Fund. This, according to then District Governor Xavier Francis Sentamu was an indicator of D9211’s intent to become a Peace builder district by making annual contributions to the Peace Centres Endowment Fund.

20 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 21 RTR. PAUL MUSHASHO OCEN IVAN KENNETH

Mushaho: Gear up for a Enrolling at the youth peace hub in Makerere Univer- Northern Uganda sity Rotary Peace I seek to promote the desire to value peace and make fund local initiatives that promote coexistence and Centre is a golden it fun, while welcoming opportunities that facilitate a respect for peace; and iii) a communications and positive learning environment and communicate with outreach component to enhance public perceptions opportunity communities in two languages - conflict resolution of peace, reconciliation and respect for diversity. This and peace-building. This comes with gratification and will develop local solutions that promote peaceful obstacles which require skills and knowledge, thus my coexistence and workable community-based conflict decision to apply for the Rotary Peace scholarship. resolution methodologies centred on all the causes of conflict. With great humility, I received this golden With the skills, I hope to create an environment that As part of my peace commitment, I am developing opportunity to undertake a Rotary Peace Fellowship unites people, and a platform for youth to advocate community peace forums, radio programs, sports I would love to create a network of peace promoters, at Makerere University. I am Paul Mushaho, a for peace in the region - beyond social and political tournaments and walks, and letter writing clubs based managers, ambassadors, mentors and managers, and refugee from Democratic Republic of Congo and aspects. As a youth, I want to play a role in spreading on topics such as honesty, anger, generosity, justice, take lead in several projects in peace and economic founding President of the Rotaract Club of Nakivale peace around the world. In the next five years, I will and kindness. Peace is relevant in everyone’s life since development. established in a refugee settlement in Uganda. be a youth peace advocate for Africa. I have already quarrels, fights and insecurity start from disagreements, established Freedom Centres in my community unkindness, injustices and anger. The Peace Centre at Makerere University will provide I am a recipient of the Social Innovator including Rotaract clubs. a safe space to galvanise and enhance the leadership Award by the United Nations and Rotary I am constructing a Human Rights and Peace Centre in skills of young people to effectively participate in International (RI), ChangeMaker Award Having a Peace Centre at Makerere University Oyam District to act as a hub for rehabilitating, mentorship peace-building and conflict resolution. The centre will by American Refugee Community and means a lot to Africa, a continent characterised by and learning for various young people where they will help Africans build their capacity to become change Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda, insecurities, rebels, human and domestic violence, gather together and speak the same language of peace agents in peace-building and post-conflict recovery and the Award of Honor by RI President human rights abuse, lack of freedom. This Centre is and economic development. This will be the first-ever through leadership training, cross-cultural exchanges, Barry Rassin received during the 2019 a great opportunity for Africans to learn and peace hub for youth in Northern Uganda. research and give back to the community initiatives. convention in Hamburg, Germany. I am understand that peace is the foundation of every I hope the centre will address the deficit and post- also a board member of the Rotary Action development. It will create spaces for dialogue that will enable youth conflict settings by building leaders with skills and Group responsible for refugees, forcibly peace-building processes that promote coexistence, knowledge to respond to conflict dynamics, share displaced people and migrants. Now the service is closer. Do not take it for granted. trust-building and appreciation of diversity; increase knowledge, critique existing policies, and structures participation, awareness and influence youth in policy to design and apply approaches for social change and I applied for the Rotary Peace Scholarship because dialogue on issues impacting community development challenge structures that undermine peace-building I wanted to gain skills to advocate for peace in the and reform agenda; ensure that education supports processes. region. I am living in Uganda where I have peace that greater social cohesion; and that citizens and I lucked in my country. I know what absence of peace Rtr. Paul Mushaho communities advance common peace-building goals means, unfortunately, many people especially youth 2021 Rotary Peace Fellow through culture. Ocen Ivan Kenneth do not know the value of having peace. Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre Program Manager - Foundation for Key outputs will include – (i) Dialogue platforms and Development and Relief Africa (FIDRA) information sharing hubs that will link youth and decision- 2021 Rotary Peace Fellow - Chulalongkorn makers, citizens and civil society; (ii) a micro-grant to University in Bangkok, Thailand

I am developing community peace forums, radio programs, sports tournaments and 22 | February 2021 The Wave walks, and letter writing clubs February 2021 The Wave | 23 Kasule – An advocate for the rights of PWDs

RONALD KASULE

Ronald Kasule is a community educator and research with and those without disabilities increase due to lower consultant focusing on disability rights, education, levels of education, higher rates of unemployment and and inclusive development. He holds a Master’s economic inactivity and a lack of social protection for degree in Educational Planning, Economics, and PWDs in comparison to their non-disabled peers. The International Development from the UCL Institute PWDs often encounter reduced access to healthcare of Education, University of London; a Bachelor’s and other services; face an increased risk of violence and degree in Adult and Community Education from abuse; lack access to justice; experience discriminatory Makerere University; and a Diploma in Community attitudes and hence, have minimal participation in Based Rehabilitation of Kyambogo University. He public life. undertook postgraduate training in Sustainable Development and Global Justice at the University Ironically, PWDs are often not involved in the design of Antwerp, Belgium; and Social Protection and and management of mainstream rebuilding, livelihood Inclusion of persons with disabilities from the and education emergency programmes. Coordination University of Applied Sciences, Bon Rhein Sieg, mechanisms also lack disability representation and Germany. leadership, which affects information sharing leading to failure to address the specific needs of PWDs. A childhood polio-survivor, Ronald embodies an outstanding blend of disability lived experience and Through the Rotary Peace Fellowship, I hope to learn, professional excellence in the field of community- develop and strengthen my skills in human rights, based inclusive development. He has worked with peace and development to fill the participation gap of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and mainstream PWDs in situations of risk and humanitarian emergency organisations to promote social inclusion at local, programming. I intend to set up an effective support national, and global levels. Ronald consulted for network system to facilitate the independent living and the International Rescue Committee, UNCHR, and participation of PWDs in mainstream community life. Elrha’s Humanitarian Innovation Fund. The Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre Ronald works with the International Disability Alliance African political leaders have often reiterated that Africa’s as a Global Survey Programme Fellow. He is also peace and development challenges require African the co-founder and Managing Director of Diversity solutions that suit the respective socio-economic Ability Support Network System (Dasuns), a social and political context. Introducing a Peace Centre at enterprise that promotes access to professional Makerere University will serve as a contextualised support assistance for PWDs. solution incubation centre for peace and development challenges that afflict the African Continent. Motivation to apply for the Rotary Peace Scholarship In situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies, PWDs are more vulnerable and suffer greater impact Ronald Kasule due to a general breakdown of systems. In many 2021 Rotary Peace Fellow instances, the socio-economic gap between persons Makerere University Rotary Peace Centre

24 | February 2021 The Wave EMILIAN KAYIMA “ In Uganda, we hold elections every five years. They are very emotive and usually substitute our peace for conflict. Many people hold grudges with those they are contesting against. Others have deep conflicts with their own families and these could be compounded by the debts some incur to run an We all appreciate election campaign.” peace, but why do we promote conflict?

Some of the things I proudly recall from my Latin to that much-needed warmth that comes to us Many lose property; others lose lives due to Loss is such an ugly reality to contend with. Many losers class back in the day are idioms and proverbs. I have when we need it most. When we give it to others, stress, depression and other ailments. Some look at everyone as a traitor! That blurs their thought since forgotten many of them. There is this striking automatically it comes back to us. Therefore, we families become unstable due to domestic- processes, rendering them vulnerable to more troubles. idiom I want to share with our esteemed readers, must learn lessons around this important subject related violence and prison awaits many as Some players get completely written off like old damaged “civis pacem para bellum,” meaning that if you of peace and the ugly realities of its absence. the recovery of borrowed monies take shape. vehicles. It is at this point that we need to seek for want peace, prepare for war. We must examine the These matters have direct physical There is more conflict than peace amidst us. professional helpers to ease the pain, help these victims relationship between peace and conflict. Secondly, and psychological wellbeing for us all. Why don’t we work for peace yet we all of loss to discover their abilities and support them to we must integrate the paradox of all of us wanting crave it? overcome the pain by accepting realities however painful peace, but working against it through conflict. The United States of America (USA) held they are. Counseling psychologists do a great job helping Usually, strong nations and people start the attacks elections recently and the incumbent president, In Uganda, candidates at various levels those whom peace has eluded, to find it again and keep it. directed toward weak parties. It is the rule rather Donald J. Trump has done things no sitting presented their credentials, vigorously Avoid the quarks and fake religious leaders or traditional than the exception. I will therefore put it to you American president has ever done. He alleged campaigned during these hard COVID-19 personalities who are simply after your wallet. reader; “what is your level of preparedness to electoral malpractice without presenting times and obviously, there was bound to be guarantee a healthy living environment in which any evidence and decided not to attend the winners and losers, cheers and tears! Almost This is the rule of thumb; if you want peace, create peace and not war or conflict prevails? First, are inauguration of his successor, Joe Biden, the everyone goes to the race with the hope of peace and export peace. When that happens, peace you a peacemaker? Peace has to stem right from elected leader of the USA. Before the world winning. Tension builds over time and there automatically comes back to you and you will surely our hearts for it to spread far and beyond. recovered from this shock, he mobilised comes a time when the process looks pretty blossom like a flower. We must therefore nurture peace for supporters to go to Capitol Hill, something that much like an ambush. You brave it. You either it is medicinal for many of the ailments we suffer. Surprisingly, realities are different; there is war will be stuck in the hearts of many for long, and all survive or die. It evokes emotions. almost everywhere; not only in form but also these compromise world peace. Conflicts do not build. Instead, they tear us apart, rob content. There is conflict in many of our spaces, A couple of years ago after an election us of families and friendships, destroy relations and kill be it home, our workplaces and deep inside our In Uganda, we hold elections every five years. in Uganda, a seasoned political figure on our future. If we all gave deep thoughts about The Four- hearts. Many people grapple with issues that cause They are very emotive and usually substitute our television explained why almost all elections Way Test, we would be better human beings that promote them so much pain leading to stress and emotional peace for conflict. Many people hold grudges come with all manner of allegations, peace in our spaces. Reader, find the magic in this test and outbursts, sometimes giving way to physical attacks with those they are contesting against. Others especially rigging. “The pain of loss cannot practice it often in the protection and promotion of peace that often cause fear and anxiety, injuries, maims have deep conflicts with their own families and allow you to simply go away without throwing we all crave. bringing about death and destruction. these could be compounded by the debts some a tantrum,” he said. And he added that politics incur to run an election campaign. What happens is sometimes deceptive and addictive. Often, The world yearns for peace and for it to prevail, we when one loses the elections? It is trouble in the I wonder if we ever pick lessons after holding Emilian Kayima must have and nurture peace and give it to others. right sense of the word. elections. Why would a brother conflict Senior Police Officer Surely, what we give is what we get in turn. It is with another brother because of supporting Author of Taasa ttaka Lyo, not mere rhetoric. It is a reality. Peace is equated different ideas, different candidates? Raising Great Children, and Omuzadde n’Omwana A former member of RC Muyenga Sunday Sunset

26 | December 2020 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 27 RTN. FRANCIS R. SELASINI

Moshi’s Rotary Peace Garden: A beacon of hope

The idea to establish a peace garden in Moshi the implementation of a project of this size, and the memorial benches, and recently planted tree, flower recreation, connecting with friends, and meditation. The Municipality, on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, hurried commencement of works, without careful prior and pavement seedlings. Even so, it had become an RCM also uses the venue to remember departed fellow originated in June 2016, while the Rotary Club of preparation. At every stage of the project, the club faced attraction for outdoor meetings and passers’ free Rotarians: PP Che (Bill) Sims – Charter member and a Moshi (RCM) was inaugurating its Peace Monument in fundamental questions of what to do, how, and when, and relaxation. It did not take long for RCM to realise that father to Past Country Chair Rtn. Faye Cran and a founder celebration of the Rotary Foundation Centennial. of course, how to raise the funds. the garden could periodically serve as a welcome member of the RCM, PDG Karimjee, PP Harshit, and PP place for Rotary business and fellowship gatherings. Peter Renju. The club wishes to have more similar sites During the inauguration, Municipal leaders requested All this notwithstanding, the club moved speedily with where community members can relax and regain strength the RCM to address the sore sight along the road developing the garden, thanks to four extenuating factors. Moving forward, the challenges of continuing to nurse to move ahead for a better life. Karibu!! adjoining the site of the Peace Monument. The club First, the strong sense of ownership prompted individual the garden to fuller maturity had to be addressed. accepted the challenge, knowing it would enhance members to contribute generously, financially and in- Part of the work during this phase needed continuous the Monument’s environs aesthetically while offering kind. Second, in the latter part of 2017, a member who had attention - mowing the lawns, pruning the increasingly Rtn. Francis R. Selasini yet another opportunity to increase Rotary’s visibility closed his solar lights business offered the club a large luscious vegetation, periodic watering the garden, RC Moshi in Moshi Municipality and beyond. stock of lamps that he left behind upon returning home to regular pickup of trash, construction of a toilet and Canada. The club donated some lamps to needy families provision of security services. This paved way for the While the initial focus of club members was on carting and schools, and sold the rest to help cover the project continued enjoyment of the garden by the public and away the unsightly tons of garbage from the targeted cost. Third, the club mobilised complementary financial club members, including a celebration in October plot, Rotarians worldwide, unfortunately, had to mourn support through aggressive fundraising efforts within 2020 marking the elimination of Polio in Africa. With the untimely death of Rotary International President- Moshi Municipality and from few external sources. Finally, COVID-19, the garden has become the venue for Elect (RIPE), Sam Frobisher Awori. The club agreed the club prepared more carefully for all forthcoming RCM’s outdoor meetings. to turn their grief towards the construction of the project components, thereby strengthening individual Peace Garden to complement the Peace Monument member’s sense of ownership and willingness to support The club has explored two options for managing the in perpetual memory of the late RIPE. It was resolved ongoing works. garden’s future maintenance - handing it back to Moshi that the garden had to be beautiful and deserving of a Municipality, or continue to assume responsibility memorial plaque for our RIPE. On 30th November 2017, the RCM completed the first for running it. The club opted for the latter while phase of the Peace Garden in a celebration graced by experimenting with a possibility of sub-leasing the Construction works began – the dirt and filth on site Past District Governor Ken Mugisha by unveiling a well- garden’s care to an entrepreneur who could balance were removed; a layout sketch of the garden, including placed memorial plaque for RIPE Sam Frobisher Awori. observance of the original goals - having the garden lawn area, attractive natural trees and flowers, The function was attended by the Rotary family, financial with “friendly” income-generating activities (like sale comfortable seats, pathways, toilets, and photo-op supporters, professionals, business persons and senior of snacks and soft drinks). locations was developed; and circumventing walls officials of Moshi Municipality. This “unveiling” celebration improved. The club went sought clarification from also attracted the Kilimahewa Interact and Kilimanjaro To guarantee effective maintenance of the garden, Municipal authorities on the garden’s boundaries, Christian Medical University Rotaract Club members. Peace Monument and the club’s other assets, the ownership rights, permitted installations of toilets, a Many Interactors and Rotaractors had participated in club bylaws were amended to provide for a Standing kiosk and other durable fixtures, and acceptable uses numerous works like embellishment of the bordering wall Committee (comprising current club officers and few of the garden. with graffiti and Rotary thematic painting. club members) to oversee long-term management of the club’s assets. The club’s budget now has to As the works were underway, numerous challenges By then, the garden was looking attractive, albeit with provide adequately for maintenance of its assets. surfaced, owing partly to limited experience with a nascent lawn, unpaved pathways punctuated by The garden provides an ideal peaceful location for

28 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 29 FRANCIS MUJUNI A couple’s generosity enables 500 people to access water in Kyotera District

There are people in our communities that do great “To educate our children, I can give up anything in my things but are never appreciated because their possession. As a retired teacher, I would love for every actions are neither recorded nor made known to the child to be educated, and I also embrace development. public for appreciation. Such are people who give their Having a safe water source in this village is a sign of all without prospects of personal gain, but rather for a development. I have electricity in my house,” pointing greater value such as education. to the wires connecting electricity to his house “which we got partly because of this school. Through it, I am This is the case for Leonard Mutebi (67) and his wife sure more things will come our way. This village will be Regina Nampijja (58) who gave up a bigger part of transformed!” their coffee plantation to create an access road for the drilling machinery, and land for the construction of a borehole (estimated to serve more than 500 people) at Kibutamo Primary School and the surrounding community in Lwankoni Sub-County, Kyotera District. To guarantee the school and community’s continued According to (https://www.worldometers.info/world- When I visited this school last year after Government access and utilisation of this facility, Leonard and his population/uganda-population/) Uganda’s population allowed candidate classes to resume, there was a lot wife signed a give-away agreement, witnessed by the is estimated at 46,478,600. This calls for increased of excitement and jubilation by both the pupils and Local Council I Chairperson. investment in the supply of safe water to especially the the community after they received the first drops of poor by both state and non-state actors. In many cases, clean and safe water from the borehole provided by While goal six of the Sustainable Development Goals when non-governmental organisations receive funds the Rotary clubs of Kyotera and Kalisizo, and Rotary (SDGs) requires that by 2030, the world should achieve from donors to provide a water source like a borehole, International. universal and equitable access to safe and affordable they do not budget for money to purchase land. That drinking water for all, this aspiration is too far to be is why people like Leonard and Regina who can donate “Oh God, the water is cool and sweet!” exclaimed a realised. land for a common good should be saluted. We pray pupil who eagerly cupped his hands to drink directly “I thank God for Rotarians who came to our aid at a very God rewards them abundantly for such generosity. from the borehole out of excitement. crucial moment when the world is struggling to control The Uganda Water Supply Atlas (http://wsdb.mwe. When I saw the number of coffee trees cut down and the spread of COVID-19. Part of the prevention strategy go.ug/index.php/reports/national) reports that the the size of the area cleared to have this water source is regular hand washing, which we cannot do without country’s access rates vary from 32% in Kyegegwa constructed, I was touched by such generosity and safe water. If you could see where we have been fetching District to 95% in Lamwo District. Uganda has 133,954 benevolent action; such sacrifice at a time when water, you would appreciate the suffering we have gone domestic water points which serve 27.6 million people, the price of coffee is so high and the value of land is through for a long time.” leaving about 15.4 million people without access to skyrocketing! safe water. Of these domestic water points, 5,312 Indeed, when I visited their former water source, I was have been non-functional for more than five years and Francis Mujuni Asked why they parted with this kind of investment sympathetic to this community and especially to the are considered abandoned. Uganda has 1,211 piped Advocacy Officer when Leonard has retired from active service and has children who had to fetch water from such a dangerous schemes which serve close to a million people. RI-USAID WASH Project fewer prospects of purchasing or cultivating coffee unprotected well. on another piece of land, his response was the most endearing:

30 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 31 RTN. DEBORAH DA SILVA

Tell Rotary stories, create impact!

As Rotarians, we help people every day via our Good communication is critical for any club, especially clubs, personal initiatives or through contributions during such times where we need it more than ever. to the Rotary Foundation. We are indeed people The way we communicate has evolved and we must be of action. But let me ask you, how well do those willing to keep learning and use all resources available around you know about Rotary or the work we do? If to us. Online communication is now the most cost- you were to tell someone about Rotary, how would friendly channel we can use and the most effective you describe it? How would you tell your club’s too. Your club’s website and social media profiles are message? extremely important and you must make good use of these platforms. All clubs create an impact in someone’s life regardless of how big or small our projects are; How to improve your club’s public image: someone will benefit from your club’s efforts. Even • Maintain good communication, internally and a small contribution can change that person’s life externally – Keep your members, partners and for better. So the main question is, are we telling our supporters updated about meeting agendas, stories strongly enough? activities, projects and events. • Keep your image consistent, make sure you follow Rotary founder Paul Harris, once said: “In the the Rotary brand guidelines, keep colours consistent promotion of understanding, it is important to reach and using correct logos and assets. Help is available large numbers, non-Rotarians as well as Rotarians, online via the Brand Centre. and you cannot reach large numbers privately.” • Select one or two social media platforms that fit your audience better and make sure they are regularly By promoting our service and achievements, we updated, at least once a week. will be in a better position to connect with partners, • Maintain your website updated. collaborators and potential new members. Creating • SHARE, SHARE and SHARE! Share your stories with awareness about our projects will shine a light on your networks, family, partners and supporters, and the challenges faced by our communities, as well encourage them to do the same. as give your club members a great sense of pride. Be proud of the work your club is doing. Even during As with any business, branding and publicity go the early stages, share your stories, talk about them, hand-in-hand with growth, so it’s important to learn share within your district and even internationally! how to share your achievements and tell the stories Rotary is global and opportunities are endless, by of those you are helping, the lives you are changing sharing our stories, we are sharing challenges and and how others can get involved. giving hope to our communities.

The more awareness you create about your club, the easier it will become to gain trust, raise funds, Rtn. Deborah Da Silva promote an event, generate new members interest, PE and PR Director get support and as a result, help more people. RC Dar-es-Salaam Sunset

32 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 33 RTN. ALBERT KOFFEMAN was renovated, while plans to From disaster to a buy medical machines and hire experienced surgeons and a physiotherapist are underway. miracle: Overcoming It is hoped that 10 young people will be operated upon per day. physical disability in The exercises conducted by the physiotherapist begin a day after Teso sub-region the operation. When feasible, the patients will be transferred to their homes where the physiotherapist will check on them daily. This will also enable family involvement in the recovery process. When you visit a primary school and notice that 50 to 60 pupils have the same physical impairment, you wonder - “how is this possible?” This tragedy The club is cognizant of the fact happened and is worsened by the fact that over 2,000 young people in that there could be cases of Bukedea District experienced this problem. It is characterised by children children with physical disability walking with difficulty, barely developed buttocks, and difficulty in sitting not related to the effects of quinine on a school bench or defecating, often writhing in pain. Because of the injection, these will be given underdeveloped muscles, it is impossible for the affected to run. The female either crutches, wheelchairs, or are not able to deliver naturally, with many opting for a caesarean birth. This prostheses. situation is prevalent in several districts within the Teso sub-region.

This intervention is sponsored by Cause of the problem Rotary clubs in Holland, Germany, Denmark, and Belgium. We About 10-20 years ago, these young adults got quinine injections administered welcome support to enable the through their buttocks, as a treatment against malaria. Many lives were saved, club to give more affected young however, in this area about 5% of the children injected reacted negatively to the people a chance to enjoy optimal treatment. In an attempt to protect itself, the body formed a band of connective development. tissue (fibrosis) in the lower part of the back. This band presses the muscles, blood vessels and nerves, and makes further physical development almost impossible. The high prevalence of this problem in the Teso sub-region could be attributed to the low level of medical care, inexperienced health workers, and perhaps genetics.

A miracle in the offing

In the last two years, over 100 young people have been operated upon in Kumi Hospital to enable their muscles, blood vessels and nerves develop and function again. Immediately after the operation, the patients engage in exercises to prevent the tissue from connecting again. The exercises are done for at least a year. These operations are financed by Rotary clubs in Holland.

The results are amazing. I recently visited a primary school where about 40 pupils were operated upon. Some of them almost jumped over my head in excitement. A new life began for them. Even 20-year-olds recover almost completely.

The Rotary Club of Bukedea has collected about US$40,000 from Rotary clubs in Europe and anonymous donors. The club also applied for a Global Rtn. Albert Koffeman Grant of about US$100,000. Under the name “Operation operations” we President - RC Bukedea hope to conduct the operations at Bukedea Health Centre IV. Our target is [email protected] between 1,000 to 1,500 young people operated upon this year. A ward +256779297225 MIRACLE

34 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 35 RC Dar-es-Salaam donates desks to Chanika and Tungini primary schools

RTN. NIKKI AGGARWAL

Several public schools in the Dar-es-Salaam area are experiencing a shortage of desks. To help overcome this problem, the Rotary Club of Dar-es-Salaam has embarked on a six-month project to donate 1,000 desks to various primary schools in the area. To kick start this initiative, the club donated 400 desks to Chanika and Tungini primary schools in December 2020, targeting 1,200 primary school children.

Speaking during the handover, Kumail Manji, the Project Director, said the club seeks to empower children through education. He added that the desks were made with a steel frame and treated hardwood to ensure their durability for many years. The club ensured that local carpenters made the desks from locally sourced materials. To neutralise the environmental impact, the Rotarians, pupils, teachers and parents in the beneficiary schools will plant two trees for every desk donated.

The desks were sponsored by individuals such as Nilesh Patel in loving memory of BK Patel, and various companies including Pepsi, SHTL, Dolsons Interiors, CTV, Kamal Steel, Skylink Tanzania, Emerald Haulage, Plasco, Abbasi Exports, Helpdesk Engineering Tanzania, Fabex Steel Structure, and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation (USA) through the Rotary Club of Weston, Florida.

Past District Governor and Past President of RC Dar-es-Salaam, Sharmila Bhatt, said that this would not have been possible without the sponsors and strong support of the community. She called for their continued support until the target of 1,000 desks is reached.

Rtn. Nikki Aggarwal RC Dar-es-Salaam

36 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 37 The idea to form Ukonga Rotary Club was coined during one of the meetings at Namaingo Business Ukonga Rotary

C Agency in Ukonga Mwembe Madafu. The agency

M brings together ordinary citizens that join efforts and capital to engage in agricultural projects. In November Club’s road to J 2019, there was a suggestion that we form a Rotary CM Club so that we could also engage in community charter MJ service projects, besides our commercial interests. CJ was inspirational and a great start for the club. CMJ We reached out to the Oysterbay Rotary Club which We look forward to networking opportunities in Rotary. N guided our journey to club formation. This journey was The people we meet through Rotary are trustworthy affected by COVID-19 in the early months of 2020 and they bring different skills through their professions TH thus hampering our ability to meet for some months. and experience. Engaging with Rotarians from our FROM 24 We resumed meetings in July 2020 and one of our Mother Club Oysterbay has been very exciting. TH challenges was that members did not understand the TO 28 AUGUST Rotary values. It was easier to unite for commercial Going forward projects than for a community service exercise. This We look forward to implementing several community did not deter our resolve to form a club, we soldiered service projects, which we shall innovatively fund. on and eventually, we were chartered on 4th December We shall also expand club membership to increase 2020 with 25 members. This is a great milestone, contributions to the Rotary Foundation. We were making us very proud. challenged by District Governor Rosetti Nabbumba and our mother club to hit 100 members and outgrow Ukonga Rotary Club’s unique aspect them. This is a challenge we gladly take on. We shall Most club members are ordinary citizens engaged in form Rotaract clubs to inspire young people to micro business and agricultural projects but we are become future Rotarians. passionate about helping the community. We desire that this club will serve as a role model to our fellow We look forward to cooperating and collaborating Tanzanians that even ordinary citizens can unite, form effectively with other Rotary clubs to learn and a Rotary club and bring positive change in society. network. We are proud to be part of the global Rotary In partnership with the Rotary Club of Oysterbay, we family. renovated two classes at Juhudi Primary School. The dilapidated structures had been turned into a store, with Rtn. Jackton Achola Ochieng the roof and floor full of holes. Completing this project Charter President - RC Ukonga

Online38 |registration February 2021 The Rotaryinstiture2021Wave @Rotaryinstiture2021 www.rotaryinstitute2021cm.org February 2021 The Wave | 39 RTN. DENIS BUGEMBE PRESIDENT ABEL

So long RC Kabulasoke - President Gomba reaches out Abel Mbilinyi to health centres and Our brother, friend police stations and fellow Rotarian

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our ability We are extremely humbled by the generosity of the Ennis With great sadness, we announced the passing of Masters’ degree in Law and a Post Graduate Diploma in as Rotarians to fulfill one of our avenues which is Rotarians for always partnering with us in our efforts to our President, Abel Mbilinyi, on the morning of 12th Applied Negotiations. community service. I am happy that Rotarians in transform communities. December 2020 at Aga Khan Hospital due to a severe Uganda and worldwide have lived up to the challenge pneumonia infection. A seasoned humanitarian worker, Abel devoted much of as usual by supporting the communities affected by Denis Bugembe his working career assisting the most needy and vulnerable the pandemic. President - RC Kabulasoke-Gomba Abel was a dedicated Christian, a diplomat, leader people in various communities across Africa. Even after and manager of complicated emergencies, a charter his retirement he continued serving the community and In this regard, the Rotary club of Kabulasoke Gomba Rev. Sr. Harriet Nalubega – member of the Rotary Club of Mbezi Beach, family sharing his blessings through Rotary. and that of Enns in Austria, District 1920 combined St. Luke Health Centre III, Kiyindi man, an entrepreneur, lawyer and very honourable efforts to support the communities in Gomba and gentleman. The Rotary Club of Mbezi Beach is very grateful to have Mityana districts by providing liquid soap, masks, hand Dear Rotary family, we greatly appreciate the items known and worked with this amazing man. Thank you for gloves, sanitisers, and disinfectant. The Rotary Club given to us during this hard time of COVID-19. We shall He was a former international civil servant having worked the great and wonderful memories we shared. of Enns contributed 2,000 euros, while Kabulasoke utilise the items efficiently, and the babies will look with the UN for over 25 years in various capacities, Rest well President Abel. We will miss you. Gomba added 500 euros. The items were distributed adorable in the clothes. including as UNHCR Country Representative in to five health centres, two police stations, the Resident Malawi and Burundi, Global Coordinator of the Rtn. Eunice Urio District Commissioner’s Office, taxi park and sub- We are grateful to the Rotary Club of Kabulasoke Comprehensive Strategies for resolving the Rwanda county offices. Gomba for taking the time to deliver clothing packages refugee crisis, and Deputy Regional Representative Adieu my brother and fellow Rotarian to our vulnerable children. These items will make them for Southern African Development Community (SADC) feel loved and give them hope to rise above the difficult countries. He was also the former Executive Secretary So much unsaid and so many unspoken words, ideas circumstances in their lives. May the good Lord for Refugees in Africa and the Middle East at the World shared but not taken to completion, you were taken away bless you. Council of Churches in Geneva. in a short flash of time. It seems like just yesterday on 8th September, 2020 when we celebrated your 65th birthday Abel was a practising advocate of the High Court and together we danced and played. President Abel, we in Tanzania and its subordinate courts. He held a miss you so, and your family misses you even more.

40 | February 2021 The Wave Together with Rotarian Susan Mbilinyi, your wife - “my A ceremony celebrating your life was held in the small and better half” - as you always called her, you embarked quaint church you helped to refurbish. Oh how they held on your Rotarian journey, becoming a charter member your name high, be it the young or the elderly. of RC Mbezi Beach. We battled together with the family of RC Mbezi Beach to make it what it is today. As the Together with President-Elect Pamela Mutabazi, Charter President, I always say by default, you were a we further understood the riveting and resounding rock of support, with an impeccable attendance. That importance that you held far and wide as you wanted in itself was a reflection of your commitment no matter to raise the communities in which you lived to greater what, you always tried to make it to for the fellowships. heights.

I can almost hear your last message sent Rest in peace, eternally our dear brother, friend and fellow through – “Colleagues I am down with flu Rotarian, in your place of rest on the mountains of Makete. today,” - this was on 30th November 2020. Rest assured your dreams and legacy shall live on.

President Abel, your sense of calmness was most Hope it’s not too long... needed, it grounded us, bringing about reflection and Hugs to you ...stay well and safe sound thinking. It was an honour to be with your family, I still am unable to fathom. the whole village of Makete and friends from Dar-es- Salaam who attended to put their shining star to your Rtn. Guru Sykes place of rest. RC Mbezi Beach

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RC Tanga Central Lessons from Rtn. donates maternity kits Robinah Lubwama to expectant mothers in Lutaaya’s life Mikanjuni Hospital

The Rotary Club of Bukoto lost its Charter member, whenever they made mistakes and was indeed the Promoting maternal and child health is one of the Translated as: “We are very thankful to the Rotary Club of Past President, Past Assistant Governor, District unsung consultant on Rotary matters because she knew focus areas that the Rotary Club of Tanga Central Tanga Central for your support. These maternity/delivery Stewardship Sub-committee Chair, Director and all the dos and don’ts. has embraced having surveyed several hospitals in kits will help the expectant mothers not to deliver at home Treasurer - Rotarian Malaria Partners, and Paul Harris the area and noted that they lack adequate medical but also arrive at the hospital on time as many report late Fellow (Level 4) Rtn. Robinah Lubwama Lutaaya PAG Robinah served Rotary with all her heart having supplies to enable expectant mothers to deliver safely. due to lack of funds to buy essentials for delivery. This has in December 2020. We were deeply shocked and joined in March 2003. Her active and impactful role will often resulted in various delivery complications.” saddened by her demise. forever be felt. The positive energy and zeal she invested In a bid to overcome the possible calamities that in Rotary activities bore fruit. She planted seeds of love, could arise as a result of lacking these essential items, Kwa kweli msaada huu utasaidia kuokoa maisha ya mama As a club, we lost a great leader, a woman of integrity, wisdom everywhere she went. Her integrity, hard work, the club last month donated maternity kits worth Tz na watoto. a mentor, teacher, prayer warrior. We received several smartness made her serve successfully within and Shs 375,000 for the 30 expectant mothers at the tributes from the Rotary family from Uganda and beyond the club. government-funded Mikanjuni Hospital, Tanga. The “Together we save lives” beyond. kits contained cotton wool, underpads, surgical blade She served on several Club committees - she and gloves, oxytocin injection, an umbilical clip and Rtn. Shrooti Asher Whereas the club will never be the same without her, was the Club Secretary in 2013/14, President two syringes, and catgut (thread). President - RC Tanga Central we decided to celebrate her legacy and learn from her in 2015/16 and Assistant Governor Zone 14 in life story. A woman so educated and connected, but 2018/19. At the time of her demise, she was one “Tunashukuru Rotary Club of Tanga yet very humble and available to help communities. of my club advisors. Central kutupatia msaada huu ambao Her hard work, stewardship and strengths motivated itasaidia wakina mama wajawazito many members. She inspired the young and the old The entire Rotary family lost a gem, a committed and kotojifungua nyumbani na kufika hospitali through her words of encouragement and being a outstanding leader, a mother, pastor, and advisor to many na itawapatia nguvu wa akina mama Rotarian of action. Rotarians and clubs. kuja hospitali haraka kwa kuwa wengi huchelewa kufika hospitali kwa sababu She was a champion of our Kabutemba signature The Rotary Club of Bukoto will always miss her greatly but ya kukosa fedha za kununua vifaa vya project (a primary school in Gomba District). She will keep Robinah’s legacy and implement her Kabutemba kujifungulia ambayo huzua matatizo warmly received every new Rotarian in the club and dream. Our sincere condolences to the Lutaaya family. wakati wa kujifungua,” said the hospital’s mentored and prayed for them. We all drank from her Dr. Mwanahamisi Mgawe. cup of wisdom. She taught us many things in Rotary Fare thee well our great leader and advisor- we know you and especially things to do with dues and accounts, are in a better place. and followed up every new Club Treasurer to find out if they were recording for ease of transparency Rtn. Mercy Kainobwisho and accountability. Robinah corrected new Rotarians President – RC Bukoto

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Mission Green: Rotaract clubs plant 10,000 trees in Western Uganda

In a bid to address climate change and promote the To crown off the outreach were fun activities like camping, Rotary Mission Green Campaign, the Rotaract clubs storytelling, team building, outdoor games and above all of Nkumba, and Nkumba Stewards planted 10,000 the Sunday morning walk – a fulfilment of District Governor trees at Kakindo Church of Uganda/Omungari Rosetti’s call to embrace fitness and nutrition. Archdeaconry in Omungari Sub-County, Kazo District We thank everyone that supported this project, and as in September 2020. The clubs were supported by the Rotaract Club of Bwebajja, we shall continue to work their mother clubs – RC Bwebajja and RC Nkumba, towards making the communities we serve better, through and many other corporate companies/organisations. a cleaner, safer and greener environment.

Rotary Mission Green seeks to plant and nurture five million trees a year, over the next five years (2017- 2022) in Uganda and Tanzania. The programme Rtr. Yoweri Ninsiima focuses on tree growing alongside tangible benefits President - Rotaract Club of Bwebajja provided through clean energy technologies (institutional stoves) that redefine biomass energy consumption trends. Every person is capable of planting a tree/trees and inspire more people to do the same. Mission Green will therefore be a catalyst for Uganda’s committed green growth and in some way, meet the global Sustainable Development Goals.

Are you a FEMALE Rotarian, Passionate about service projects A MALE who seeks to empower Rotaractor, InnerWheel, Rotarian and creating a lasting change in girls and Women to realize their After the tree planting, the team travelled to Rwamwanja Spouse or Non Rotarian? communities? full potential? Refugees Settlement in Kamwenge District where we launched a campaign on menstrual hygiene within our project named “Breaking Silence on Menstruation A FEMALE with an interest in Looking for endless networking A FEMALE who seeks continuous ”. Women were trained in menstrual hygiene mentoring young girls and and business opportunities? learning, personal growth and management, oral health, and personal hygiene. Women? leadership development? The clubs donated reusable sanitary towels, underwear, and clothes among many other items. This Join a fun filled fellowship of likeminded People as brought smiles to the faces of many beneficiaries, the majority of whom were refugee women. However, a FULL or ASSOCIATE member. the items were not enough so there is still a need for more support for these women. I encourage Rotarians and Rotaractors to donate to refugees because their needs are overwhelming. FELLOWSHIP 0757625852 Red Rose Joyce Katende [email protected] 0703333007 Red Rose Petal Winnie Karungi Ssewava 46 | February 2021 The Wave February 2021 The Wave | 47

ROTARY AWARDS

AND CRITERIA ROTARY ROSES CATEGORY AWARDS AT THE 96TH DCA The Rotary Rose program is an initiative that aims to grow and groom female membership in in D9211 with an objective is to engage, elevate and empower the girls/women with the involvement of men and boys to improve gender relations. The program is part of the celebration of the 96th DCA that will be held in Munyonyo. The Rotary Roses Theme night is will recognizing the achievers of the program goals which include: (a) Growth of female membership female membership, (b) Increase our impact in community GLOBAL GRANT To be presented to a Club with the Highest Global Grant Utilisation since service, (c) Leadership development- coaching and mentorship of youth (boys and girls) and women, (d) st TH 1 July 2020 / a Club with the Highest Global Grant amounts approved Celebration of female leadership and achievements of the program. Recognitions will be awarded based UTILISATION and spent withihn the Rotary Year 2020-2021 ROTARY ROSES CATEGORY AWARDSon the following categories. AT THE 96 DCA AWARD The Rotary Rose program is an initiative that aims1. ROTARYto grow ROSE FEMALE and GROWTH groom AWARD female. This award will membership go to a club with the highest net increase in female membership. (i.e. recruitment of more than 3 females) in in D9211 with an objective is to engage, elevate and empower the girls/women with the DO NOT APPLY 2. ROTARY ROSE SERVICE AWARD- This award will go to an impactful and sustainable club/ joint club involvement of men and boys to improve gender relations.initiative The that has program been implemented is topart empower of and the address celebration girls/ women’s needs in a community. of the 96th DCA that will be held in Munyonyo. The Rotary Roses Theme night is will recognizing The Club that meets the highest number of district goals during the Rotary 3. ROTARY ROSE MENTORSHIP AND COACHING AWARD- Award goes to a club/clubs that have year 2020-2021 which include: the achievers of the program goals which include: (a)implemented Growth an impactful of andfemale effective mentorshipmembership program for women female and youth (aged 15-35). ROTARY CLUB • Percentage increase in membership membership, (b) Increase our impact in community4. ROTARY service, ROSES ATTENDANCE (c) Leadership AWARD – Club with development-highest registration and attendance of female • Innovative and impactful service projects coaching and mentorship of youth (boys and girls)delegates and (including women, non- Rotarians) (d) at Celebration the 96thDCA. *(Non Rotarians of female/Rotarctors have special Rotary • Adherence to Rotary brand standardization leadership and achievements of the program. RecognitionsRoses rate of $ 55 /$25 will to attend be awardedthe Rotary Roses day based and night activit oni es) the. OF THE YEAR • Highest net giving to the Rotary Foundation 5. ROTARY ROSE CHIEF CREAM HONOR AWARD. A club that has achieved all the above i.e. Service following categories. • Best joint project with Rotaract and Interact Clubs Award, Mentorship Award and Female Growth Award and Attendance award of females at the 96th • An event that has brought in significant partnerships and resources DCA and generated wide and positive publicity for Rotary DO NOT APPLY ROTARY ROSE The Club that has best promoted Rotary’s visibility as evident from FEMALE GROWTH This award will go to a club with the highest net increase in female PUBLIC corporate partnerships, fund raised and media coverage. Press clippings membership. (i.e. recruitment of more than 3 females) from newspapers, video clips, audio records, photographs and club social AWARD. media pages that are active shall be considered in determining the RELATIONS winner. APPLY ROTARY ROSE This award will go to an impactful and sustainable club/ joint club The Club with the most innovative, impactful and sustainable service initiative that has been implemented to empower and address girls/ COMMUNITY project. A Project addressing most of Rotary’s 6 areas of focus is an added SERVICE AWARD women’s needs in a community. advantage. (Both Tanzania and Uganda) SERVICE APPLY

The club that has undertaken a Youthful Impactful Service Project which ROTARY ROSE addresses some of the critical challenges affecting the youth.(Rotaractors Award goes to a club/clubs that have implemented an impactful and YOUTH SERVICE and interactors are not eligible) MENTORSHIP AND effective mentorship program for women and youth (aged 15-35). COACHING AWARD

ENHANCED To be presented to the Club that has the best Fitness and Nutition Campaign, has the highest percentage of members that belong to a ROTARY ROSES Club with highest registration and attendance of female delegates PARTICIPANTS rotary fellowships and action groups. Diversity in club meetings, times (including non- Rotarians) at the 96thDCA. *(Non Rotarians/Rotarctors and formats. Aclub that has held at least two family events/days home ATTENDANCE have special Rotary Roses rate of $ 55 /$25 to attend the Rotary Roses hospitalities, ENGAGEMENT AWARD day and night activities).

AWARD APPLY

FIRST TIME ROTARY FOUNDATION GIVING ROTARY ROSE CHIEF A club that has achieved all the above i.e. Service Award, Mentorship ROTARACTORS THAT HAVE TRANSITIONED TO ROTARY RECONGITIONS CREAM HONOR Award and Female Growth Award and Attendance award of females at the 96th DCA APPLY AWARD Notes 48 | February 2021 The Wave First and Second run-up will be recognised. February 2021 The Wave | 49 ROTARY AWARDS DG’s Club Project Visits

AND CRITERIA Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese Islands

Ssese Islands Literacy Project Phase 2, Kalangala The Club with the highest percentage increase in membership and has attracted at least 5 Honory Members. Winners to be determined from RI District (Teacher training, water harvesting system MEMBERSHIP data. As of 31st March, 2021 and water purifiers) Small Clubs (less than 30 members) Phase 1 of this project, which started in 2016 GROWTH Medium Clubs( 30-60members) involved distribution of over 2,000 textbooks to 23 BIG Clubs(over 60 members) DO NOT APPLY primary schools in Ssese Islands.

In 2020, the club secured a global grant MEMBERSHIP (GG1981309) worth US$69,000 in partnership with The Club that is the most diverse (age, gender balance, classification, na- the Rotary Club of Varel-Friesland. Phase 2 of this DIVERSITY AND tionality etc ) as far as the Rotary website records show by 31st March, 2021 project seeks to:

March 2021 March GENDER BALANCE • Improve learning and teaching in 23 primary st schools and one pre-primary school through 31 APPLY the provision of non-textbook materials and appropriate teaching aids. • Improve teaching methods through training MEMBERSHIP The Club that has made the most contribution to membership extension teachers on how to use non-textbook materials. through the formation of new Rotary Clubs • Reduce primary school dropout rates in the EXTENSION AWARD district from 70% to 50% in three years Winner to be determined from RI Data by by RI Data from be determined to Winner • Improve the capacity of primary teachers to DO NOT APPLY deliver quality basic education through the provision of teacher guides and appropriate To be presented to the Club that has contributed the highest to the illustration materials st Rotary foundation. Data to be picked from the RI Website by 31 March, • Provide safe water for drinking by using solar- 2021 powered water purifiers. To be presented to Clubs which meets the following: • Provide water by rainwater harvesting to Ddagye For the Small Clubs (less than 30 members) ECD Community School. • Contributes at least USD 3000 to foundation • Conduct training in water, sanitation and health • Each member should have contributed a minimum of USD 30 to the for selected teachers from the 23 government- ROTARY annual Fund and USD 10 towards Polio. aided primary schools in the district. For Medium Clubs( 30-60members) • Enhance knowledge and skills of staff in • Contribute at least USD 6000 to the Annual fund FOUNDATION undertaking water, sanitation and health issues. • Each member shuld have contributed a minimum of USD 30 to the AWARD annual fund • Create awareness to prevent WASH-related • Each member should have contributed a minimum of USD 10 towards diseases through the distribution of IEC Polio eradication. materials. BIG Clubs(over 60 members) • The Club with Highest contribution • Each member should have contributed a minimum of USD 30 to the annual fund and USD 10 towards Polio. The Ddagye ECD Community School, with a population of 120 pupils also got ECD textbooks. The school and a Health Centre II were constructed by the club through its Adopt-a-Village project. NOTE: In each of the above, the per capita contribution will be an added Last year, District Governor Rosetti commissioned the solar water purifier and water harvesting advantage. system installed at Ddagye Community ECD School. DO NOT APPLY

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RTN. MARIA R. MUZAAKI

The Rotary International Assembly gathers over 500 “Being identified to train governors is a privilege because District Governors Elect and their partners from all its involves preparing for our future as Rotary. It is an over the world as they prepare to take lead in the year honour to have three trainers selected from our District ahead. This year’s assembly, earlier scheduled to take 9211. This shows that we have built sufficient leadership place at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, USA capacity. For me to speak about growing membership will instead be a Virtual International Assembly from 1st in Rotary means that the strategies District 9211 is -11th February, 2021. deploying have been found worthy to be shared with the rest of the world. I congratulate my colleagues for their The training session, is one of the most important outstanding performance,” said DG Rosetti. events in the Rotary calendar, as priorities for the coming year are highlighted. The participants will An equally excited PDG Sharmila Bhatt will serve as a discuss the impact of our service, the power of training leader, “this is really an honour. I am happy to be Rotarians and Rotaractors to do good in the world training DGE Young and John, and many other DGEs.” and the importance of telling our story. There is also PDG Harish Bhatt will serve as a spouse trainer, taking a focus on membership and how Rotary leaders can them through an engaging and informative program empower each and every member to play a role in designed to appeal to their diverse interests and growing Rotary. experiences.

This year, Governor Rosetti Nabbumba Nayenga, and For the first time, a select group of Rotaractors will Past District Governors Sharmila Bhatt and Harish also participate in the sessions. Allan Ntambi Lukoda Bhatt have been selected to join the coveted team of and Noah Nyabwana will represent Districts 9213 and trainers for the next generation of leaders in Rotary. 9214 respectively. They are among the 10 Rotaractors selected from Zone 22. DG Rosetti will participate in the Grow Rotary Panel, accompanied by Rotarian Saeho David Chang and Congratulations to this team!! Rotarian Barton Goldenberg, and moderated by RI Director-Elect Jessie Harman.

PDG Harish Bhatt will serve as a spouse trainer, taking them through an engaging and informative program designed to appeal to their diverse interests and experiences.

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