MAY 2020 - ISSUE XI
Rotaract District Newsletter Rotary international District 3292
Rtn. Mark Daniel Maloney Rotary International President
Rtn. Kiran Lal Shrestha District Governor
Rotary International District 3292
Rtr. Sneha Shakya
District Rotaract Representative Rotaract District Committee, Rotary International District 3292
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Message from DRR Rtr. Sneha Shakya Interview with Past DRR Suraj Poudel Rotaract South Asia Summit 2020 Awesome Rotaract activities Trainer`s Orientation Club Trainings Rotary Citation for Rotaract Clubs Meet and Greet with Presidents and Secretaries 4 ways to celebrate Youth Service Month virtually District Rotaract Representatives Official Visit Second Presidents & Secretaries Meet Rotaract Club response to COVID-19 Rotaract Priviledge Card
Message from District Rotaract Representative Dear Fellow Rotaractors, Welcome to June! We now enter the final month of Rota Year 2019-20! June is also the Rotary Fellowship month. June is designated as the Rotary Fellowships Month, to recognize the importance of international fellowship and goodwill among Rotarians with similar recreational and vocational interests, promote increased participation in fellowships, and increase understanding of this program.
Rtr. Sneha Shakya
District Rotaract Representative Rotaract District Committee, Rotary International District 3292
I hope you are staying safe and taking good care of yourself and the ones around you. This is an unexpected and challenging time, but like every challenge, this has also opened ways to bring out innovation and creativity in the things we do. This has been very well reflected in the activities that we have been carrying out for several weeks now. Thank you for keeping up positivity and keeping your energy and enthusiasm high throughout. I thank and appreciate all Rotaract Clubs and Rotaractors who have been working in various areas to support our communities in need. I also request all Rotaract Clubs and Rotaractors to come together and support the efforts of our Rotaractors who have been engaged in providing necessary support to our communities, through fundraisers, resources and other necessities that are possible in our network. While we engage ourselves in all these different activities, let us make sure that we take every protective measure and prioritize our health and safety! As we prepare for the start of a new Rota Year, it is time that we reflect upon our activities, review our goals and prepare for the year ahead. The beauty of Rotary – Rotaract is that even with the annual leadership handover, we carry on the vision we have set for our clubs and build on our legacy. We continue working towards our shared journey and our shared vision to bring positive changes in our communities and within ourselves, and this is what makes this journey truly unique. I urge all incoming and outgoing leaders to review and reflect your club’s status and activities, and plan on how the legacy and leadership should be carried forward. With the possibility of holding in-person events being nil at present, our mandatory Rotaract District Events are being held virtually. With the consent of all Rotaract Clubs, the second Presidents and Secretaries Meet is being held virtually on June 20, 2020, and the 13th Rotaract District Assembly is being held on June 27, 2020. We will be recognizing our clubs, the contributions to the District Goals, and all the wonderful club activities virtually through our social media handles on June 28, 29 and 30. Along with our District events, the Rotary International Convention and the Rotaract Post Convention are also happening virtually on June 20-26, 2020 and June 27-28, 2020 respectively. We encourage Rotaractors to utilize this opportunity to participate in these global events, and as world Rotary leaders have mentioned, “Rotary is now more connected than ever!” See you all on June 20, 27, 28, 29 and 30, virtually! Rtr. Sneha Shakya District Rotaract Representative 2019-20 Rotary International District 3292, Nepal-Bhutan
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Interview
Mr. Suraj poudel, DRR 2017-18 How different is life after Rotaract? I was first introduced to Rotaract in RY 2009-10. Since then, Rotaract Movement has been a boon to every aspect of my life. Be it life goals, family issues or friends, Rotaract and my time in Rotaract has given me an insight which led me to become what I am now. I have always strived to achieve the best and gather experiences to do better each day. However, I firmly believe my involvement in the Rotaract Club of Kathmandu, my home club, has shaped me into who I am now. At present, I may have a limited circle, and my office work takes a lot of my time, but Rotaract as a platform is always on my mind. Since I joined the Rotaract Fraternity to facilitate Rotaract 3292 as a DRR, there are lots of things that I have learned. And professionally speaking, what my Rotaract journey sowed in me has had a significant impact on my life. So much so, that life after Rotaract is something I cannot fathom. There is a spirit of Rotaract in whatever I do, wherever I am. All I can say is that when an individual joins the fraternity and devotes her/his time to Rotaract, the spirit of Rotaract with always be in them. Once you embrace Rotaract and its motto, you never leave what I mean to say. Life after Rotaract is not a thing to me; there is a Rotaractor in me in everything I do. What is the favorite moment in Rotaract? My journey in Rotaract has been a surreal ride for almost a decade now. So, pinning some moments as my favorite ones will be something that I am not capable of because there are so many to choose from, and I cannot choose just one. If I had to, i would select talking and joking with my fellow home club members and my close friends in the fraternity. Following the years that I spent as a Rotaractor and also serving RID 3292 in various portfolios, some moments do stand out. While serving the Rotaract Club of Kathmandu, as the president for RY 2013-14, we had a series of joint meetings with the national and
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District Rotaract Representative 2017-18 He is the past president of the Rotaract Club of Kathmandu. He is currently working as Employment Officer, Focal Person of Disaster Risk Reduction Management at Mandandeupur Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk. He is an environmentalist and has expertise in disaster risk reduction, GIS and Remote Sensing, Initial Environment Examination, and Environment Impact Assessment.
international twin clubs. The fellowship that followed the joint meetings are unforgettable. Further, while serving the 3292 District both as DS and DRR, some visits to the clubs around the District will always have their impact on my life. People around the country who knew me just because of the Rotaract movement and their welcoming nature and hospitable environment will always make me humble. All in all, my Rotaract journey throughout the decade has had many moments, while some of them are bad, almost all of them are good, and I cherish all of those, good or bad. A favorite moment for me in Rotaract is me joining the fraternity because it has contributed to me becoming who I am today, and I cherish all those. What tips would you like to give to the fresh members of the Rotaract? Rotaract, for me, has always been a platform where one comes and hones her/his abilities, skills, and thrives on getting better professionally. For the individuals who wish to join Rotaract, I have one suggestion:- If you are willing to give your productive time to this organization, please understand that it is you who can help in developing yourself. In this platform, you can showcase and sharpen the skills and identify new ones. If you devote your time here, make sure that you learn and never stop to thrive on learning more. The fraternity that we call Rotaract has many things to offer to make sure that you learn something through while serving the movement. How different is Rotaract from other youth clubs? Rotaract, for me, as an individual, is more than a youth club. The number of people involved in the movement globally is admirable. As members of the Rotaract fraternity, we work towards professional development while following the Rotary movement’s ideals to make the world a better place to live. Rotaract being a program of Rotary International, has always focused on one thing; helping the young adults grow such that they develop morally, help their community, and help one another. Please share your special tips for the university-based clubs for their smooth functioning. “University-based Rotaract Clubs are different than Community based clubs, and vice-versa.” This is a common expression we hear in Rotaract. While one has a more significant number of Rotaractors, the other has the advantage of having Rotaractors from different areas of interest. For me, though, both remain the same. Having served the 3292 District in various portfolios, I contacted both community-based and university-based clubs. I believe both have the same philosophy and motive towards helping the community and helping each other grow. As ‘Rotaract’ is a platform for one to grow while assisting others in developing and further serving the needy. All I can say about this particular inquisition about sharing special tips to university-based clubs are that you all are functioning the movement as expected of you. And as a PDRR, I am happy. My advice for you is that you don’t forget why you have joined the movement and work for the cause of the movement, which is something you all know. Regarding the “functioning” part, I believe you all know what you are doing, and I think in the Rotaract spirit in each of you. So keep doing what you are doing while helping each other around grow. A large number of members represents a challenge in using them effectively and having any meaningful individual participation. When talking of any individual, we should take into account not only her/his expertise but also what s/he feels about the variables that affect our daily lives. Large numbers of members, for me, is never a challenge. When any individual enters any organization, s/he may have little or no knowledge about the organization’s goal. It is up to the individuals who joined earlier to guide the new members about the goals of the organization. When the unique individual grasps the ideals that lie within, it makes the organization even more robust. And, talking about Rotaract, we are an ever-growing platform. The more the youths join the cause, the stronger we become as a fraternity. Once the “new member” grasps the ideals, it is no challenge. They will carry the spirit that we all carry and will participate in any aspect that might challenge them, both socially or professionally. A large number of members who know their goals in life and who are willing to help the community in their needs while working to grow professionally is a boon to any society.
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How can Rotaract contribute to the post-pandemic situation? Pandemic, as we all know, is a global situation. Rotaract is a global society. With that said, maybe there are a handful of Rotaractors across the world who can work on the front lines during the pandemic. Those on the front line know what their responsibilities are, and I am thankful to them. But the other majority of us have our responsibilities. Rotaract as an institution can help towards making people aware of the situation, stopping the fake news floating around us, and most of all, assisting non-rotaractors to not panic during this situation. We as Rotaractors know about global issues, and this being one, we also know that people other than those involved in Rotary Family might have a different insight into the situation. Since Rotaract, we practice the motto of fellowship through service. We all know that fellowship at this time is not possible physically. Still, the second part of the motto is ‘service,’ and we all know what that is. During this pandemic, we, as a Rotaractors, should work on helping others cope with it. Post pandemic, being another global situation, we can work towards restoring the community. As a Rotaractor we can be an agent of change and influencer to the people so that the society can function as it functioned before the pandemic occurred. Please share why and how you became a part of the Rotaract family. Environment Journalism Training conducted by Rotaract Club of Kathmandu attracted me to join the Rotaract Movement. My colleagues suggested me to join the Rotaract meeting. What is your key takeaway as a DRR? What tips would you like to give to the future leaders in Rotaract? Event management, crisis management, leadership development time management, etc Tips: Member Retention and conducting proper training according to members’ interests by leaders who have good knowledge about the topic What is your favorite leadership quote? (If can be self-composed as well as borrowed) “Of all the path you take in your life, make sure some of them are dirt.” I can neither recall who said this nor where I heard or read it, but it has affected me so much in whatever I do. This one sentence has had a significant impact on my life, and the more experience I gain, the more I get drawn towards the quote—a simple line, precise and well put. But once you start thinking about it, it takes one to a different level psychologically. It speaks of the decisions you make in life. Choices always present them in a way that one has to choose between the one you decide on and the others that are present, which one is fully aware of. The quote is, “It is the decisions in life you take that shape what you become. Some are easy, and some are tough.” Hard or easy, one has to make her/his own decision, but while making one, although the simple way out seems the way to progress, one should also face the gravelly and rough patched roads to improve oneself.
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Rotaract activities from home Virtual Excel Training Session Date: 2020-05-30
Rotaract Club of Jawalakhel Manjushree organized Virtual Excel Training Session to enhance professional competencies among Rotaractors. As Excel is required for students, teachers, managers, data analysts, etc., its importance cannot be denied. CA Bishwa Nath Upreti conducted the session. This session helped Rotaractors to enhance their knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
in Nepal and why this sector needs more investment. Prof. Dr. Ramhari Subedi facilitated the session. He is a Cyber Security Expert from ECPI University, a Ph.D. holder, and also a consultant for the government on cybersecurity.
Virtual Discussion on “Strict Laws VS Human Ethics/Morality: For a Better Society” Date: 2020-05-17
Cyber Security Webinar
Date: 2020-05-30
Rotaract Club of Bharatpur organized a Cyber Security webinar on 30th May, Saturday jointly with Birendra IT Club and in association with Forbes college with an outstanding involvement of 100+ attendees. This webinar focused on not only IT students but also on non-IT persons who steadily use the Internet. The session comprised of the growth of cybercrime during this pandemic and how we should be aware of such possibilities. It also summed up the situation of cybersecurity
Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Metro hosted a Virtual Discussion on “Strict Laws VS Human Ethics/Morality: For a Better Society. The basic idea behind organizing this event was to have a healthy discussion on this seemingly underlying issue, explore different perspectives from young people, learn from one another, and grow our critical thinking towards different societal problems in the process. The program included Rotaractors and non-Rotaractors from various fields. The total number of participants who participated in the discussion session was 31 in number. The meeting was very interactive and got to the heart of the matter quickly. The insights/views presented by various participants were very logical and realistic. The discussion session was concluded in a note that it is essential to put laws, ethics/morality in the proper place. Otherwise, it is hard to know what
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to do if these contradict each other. Thus, in this manner, the virtual discussion session was successfully conducted.
public and support “Rotary Nepal Road safety Campaign 2020”.
Basics of Microsoft Teams Rotaract online Blitz chess competition Date: 2020-05-21
Rotaract club of Biratnagar Downtown and Rotaract Club of Biratnagar jointly organized the Rotaract online Blitz chess competition in association with Gograha Chess Club. The program was sponsored by the Rotary club of Biratnagar and Rotary club of Biratnagar Downtown, where about 170 participants participated in the competition. The winner was awarded Rs 1001 and subsequently to 25 participants.
Awareness On Road Safety “Rotary Nepal Road Safety Campaign “ Date: 2020-05-22
RAC Ratnanagar and RAC United Birgunj jointly organized a Road safety awareness campaign to develop cost-effective road safety programs to increase knowledge and skill among the
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Date: 2020-05-23
Rotaract Club of Himalaya Patan organized the workshop on Microsoft Teams. The trainer for this workshop was our Past President and PDRR David Shakya. This training was very fruitful as most of the Rotaractors were new to Microsoft Teams. In this session, the Rotaractors learned the basic functionality of Teams and some neat tricks. Also, people got the insight of how vast and handy the application was in professional life.
Appreciating the front-liners in COVID-19 Date: 2020-05-22
Rotaract Club of Pokhara Fishtail came up with an idea of thanking the frontline workers by mobilizing past presidents and members living abroad my taking the photo of themselves with
a play card. Charter President Rtr. Samikshya Koirala, PP Rtr. Poonam Ghotanay Gurung, PP Rtn. Srijana Bhurtel, PP Rtn. Dr Namrata KC, PP Rtr. Nangsang Gurung, PP Rtr Chandani Gurung, PP Rtr Amrita Paudel, PP Rtr Sanju Tangbe Jwarchan, IPP RTr. Bidhya Koirala and active members Rtr. Nischalata Bhattachan and Rtr Sushma Thapa sent pictures for the project.
Yuva Yug-10th edition
Date: 2020-05-24
Rotaract club of Kasthamandap organized “Yuva Yug-10th edition”, with the theme ‘A quest to explore through learning’ from May 24- 27, 2020. This year during the pandemic, Rotaract Club of Kasthmandap tried to make YuvaYug a more prominent place for new opportunities and a platform for youth to explore through learning. Due to social distancing, the Rotaract Club of Kasthamandap organized our fourday learning journey in a virtual platform. The sessions incorporated individuals from different sectors. The session was organized to flow knowledge to individuals who don’t even have enough experience in the respective field.
Project I CAN
Date: 2020-05-25 Rotaract Club of Kathmandu North organized “project I CAN” which is the online project, where viewers will become aware of coronavirus how it transmits and how we can keep ourselves safe from it with the help of the awareness video. Eighteen videos were presented in this competition, and video with the highest views is declared as a winner and awarded with the free insurance policy of COVID-19 worth Nrs. 1 lakh
History of Rotaract Movement in Nepal
Date: 2020-05-27 Rtn. Rajan Piya, (First DRR of Rotaract District 3292) motivated the participating Rotaractors through the glorious Rotaract movement during his period,. The program was fruitful and highly applauded.
Meet Your Personality with Dr. Sanduk Ruit God of Sight
Date: 2020-05-27
Rotaract Club of Central Rupandehi organized “Meet Your Personality,” collaborating with Rotary Club of Central Butwal and Interact Club of Central Butwal. The event’s personality was Honorable Dr. Sanduk Ruit God of Sight, Roman Magsaysay Award winner 2006, Hundred Leading Global Visionary of the Century’ in 2017 and Ophthalmologist, Tilganga Institute of ophthalmology. This event also had the presence of our Chief Guest Rtn. Kiranlal Shrestha District Governor RI District 3292 Nepal & Bhutan, Special Guest Rtn. Azaj Alam Assistant Governor Zone 19, Guest Itr. Shreeju Magaju District Interact Representative of Interact District Council 3292.
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World Menstrual Hygiene day
Date: 2020-05-28
Rotaract Club of Dharan Ghopa joined the initiative taken by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to talk about periods and menstrual hygiene on World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Rotaract Club of Dharan Ghopa put forth our feet in the Red Dot challenge. On behalf of the club, 26 beautiful women, including the DRR Rtr. Sneha Shakya and ZRR elect Rtr Aakriti Bhandari came together to be part of our frame and show our solidarity against the Period shaming and the stigma attached to it.
to collect funds to buy and donate food supplies old age home named, Baa Ama Ghar, located in Nagaun, Kirtipur. RAC Patan West contacted the old age home and collected the information about the number of people living there. RAC KTM West prepared a list for all the necessary items, which included ration and snacks. RAC Patan West then ordered the remaining meals online through Daraz mobile app with the help of Rtr. Saurav Shrestha.
Psychological First Aid Food Aid Distribution Program (Rahat Bitaran)
Date: 2020-05-29
Rotaract Club of Butwal Synergy distributed food items for needy people in Butwal 11 Majuwa Rupandehi in the presence of Club president, IPP, and other club members. The Chief Guest of the Program was Mr. Ran Bahadur Thapa, who is a ward member of Butwal 11. and special guest of the Program was Rotarian Tulsi Ghimire, President of Rotary Club of Butwal Synergy. Rotaract Club of Butwal Synergy distributed a packet containing food items Rice, pulse, oil, salt, and other groceries of fifteen days to thirty households.
Ration for Baa Ama Ghar Date 2020-05-29
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With the motive of providing psycho-social support, Nirvana Psychosocial Care Center & Research Institute and Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Metropolis Jointly organized ‘Psychological First Aid’, which was facilitated by Mr. Ganesh Amgain. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the entire world has widespread concerns like fear, stress, anxiety, and other psycho-social issues, which are the normal human reactions during the crisis.
Connecting Young Minds with Art Project Date: 2020-05-11
As growing COVID 19 pandemic has caused massive effects worldwide. In this critical time, our children have proven to be the most affected and vulnerable. To boost their creativity and break the boring routine, Rotaract Club of Madhyapur, in collaboration with Baucha O Maicha initiated a small task of connecting these young minds with art. The event engaged them in drawings of Baucha O Maicha, through which, these future leaders are showing their talent and creativity via colors. Around forty young minds were involved in this project portraying their creative sides.
Handed over the PPE materials to Lumbini Provenance Hospital
Date: 2020-05-13
Rotaract Club of Butwal South Handed over the PPE materials to Lumbini Provenance Hospital. President Rtr Balkrishna Sharma chaired the program on the Presence of Hospital Authority Personnels Surya Bdr Bhattarai, Babita Bagmya, Saru Panthi, and Past President Rtn Ritesh Gayawali, Elect President Rtr Krishna Bhusal and Secretary Rtr Yubraj Banjade to stand firm and Fight Against Global Epidemic COVID 19.
MCC Nepal Compact Shall be Ratified or Not?’. The debate comprised the debated issues in a compact and its impact on our political and economic situation.
The Boys Locker Room Discussion Session Date: 2020-05-08
Rotaract Club of Patan South organized a discussion session on the ‘The Boys Locker Room’ situation. Rtr. Sushil Sharma from RAC East Coast Chennai elaborated on the “The Boys Locker Room” situation. Rtr. Kripa Shakya focused on the importance of speaking up and acting upon subjects such as the effects of victim-blaming, the impact of economic class upon rape crimes, and the results that normalization of objectification of females by the media has upon the general public. Rtr. Anupam Bista and Shreya Parajuli elaborated on the cyber laws present in Nepal that Deals with cybercrimes related to such scenarios and the potential development of Cyber laws in Nepal. Rtr. Mayukh Shrestha elaborated upon the experiences that boys in Nepal have to go through, which can lead to regular frustration or sexual frustration, and the
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) online discussion
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importance of proper conversation between parents, teachers, and children about their changing bodies and minds. The discussion portion of the session proved to be the most fruitful as the participants engaged themselves in providing different perspectives to each other.
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The Art of Public Speaking Date: 2020-05-09
Rotaract Club of Parbat Pokhara jointly with the Rotaract club of Liberty College organized inhouse training on “The Art of Public Speaking� for its club members. The training was facilitated by Mr. Ritesh Raj Gurung, winner of Motif Talking Capital.
Trainer`s Orientation At the New Rota Year’s outset, the training team is working on grooming the new batch of trainers for the upcoming Rota year. Trainers Forum meet and Greet was organized on the 23rd of May 2020. District Rotaract Representative 2020/21 Rtr.Sanjib Paudel and District Leadership Trainer, 2020/21 Rtr.Sabik Neupane shared the Training Plan for the upcoming Rota Year 2020/21 with the trainers. As per the plan, the trainers are classified into three categories and are subsequently invited for the Trainers orientation.
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Orientation for Members and BOD
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Board of Directors Trainings
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Club Officers Training
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Strategic Planning
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Reporting and Documentation
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Financial Training
The online sessions have been a vital method to reach out to the clubs in the current pandemic situation. The district officials have been providing training to the clubs upon the request. Orientation of members for and Board of Directors
RAC Sainamaina RAC Rupandehi RAC Butwal Chautari RAC Butwal Synergy RAC Butwal Ramapithecus RAC Tinau Butwal RAC LBC RAC Narayangarh RAC Narayan Mid-Town RAC Kasthmandap RAC North East RAC Kantipur
RAC Budhanilkantha RAC Dharan Ghopa RAC Thamel International College RAC Biratnagar Downtown RAC Patan RAC Birgunj metropolis RAC Newroad city RAC Swoyambhu RAC Baneshwor Royal RAC Dhulikhel RAC Sainbu Bhainsepati
RAC Charumati RAC Matribhumi Baluwatar IOM RAC Thames International College RAC Budhanilkantha RAC Rajdhani RAC Pokhara Gandaki Medical College Tripureswor Chandragiri
Board of Directors Trainings RAC Kathmandu RAC Itahari RAC Tripureswor
Strategic Planning Rotaract Club of Gongabu
Financial Training Rotaract Club of Itahari Rotaract Club of Kathamandu Rotaract Club of Jawalakhel Manjushree
Club Officers Training Rotaract Club of Biratnagar Rotaract Club of Jawalakhel Manjushree
Reporting and Documentation Rotaract Club of Kathmandu North Rotaract Club of Kasthamandap
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Rotary Citation for Rotaract Clubs List of clubs who have recieved Rotary Citation for Rotaract by May 30,2020. RAC Pokhara Midtown RAC Ratnanagar RAC Central Rupandehi RAC Birgunj RAC Central Lumbini RAC Butwal South RAC Lumbini Banijya Campus RAC Tinaucity RAC Butwal Chautari RAC Biratnagar Downtown RAC Rupandehi RAC Kailvastu
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RAC GBC Butwal RAC Butwal Synergy RAC Tillttama Rupandehi RAC Bhaktapur RAC Bharatpur RAC Rudramati Babarmahal RAC Manohara RAC Dhulikhel RAC Rudramati RAC Damauli RAC Chitwan RAC Bajra Manasalu Gorkha
RAC Parbat Pokhara RAC Liberty college RAC Lamjung RAC KUMS RAC KU RAC Lumbini Siddharthanagar RAC Kawasoti RAC Sukedhara RAC Tilottama Devdaha RAC Narayani Mid town RAC Tinau Butwal RAC Central Butwal
RAC Narayangarh RAC People’s Campus RAC Pokhara GMC RAC New Road Pokhara RAC Newroad City RAC Bharatpur Height RAC Dharan Ghopa RAC Panauti Rac Dhangadhi Rac Gaindakot Rac Bhairahawa Rac Chandragiri
Meet and Greet with Presidents and Secretaries Meet and Greet with Presidents and Secretaries was conducted from May 26 to May 30, 2020. The program was the interaction between Presidents and Secretaries (RY 2020-21) with District Rotaract Representative 2020-21 and various Rotaract District Committee members (RY 2020-21). The discussion was held to interact regarding clubs’ preparation of upcoming Rota Year as well as the status and activities of clubs during the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Plans of Rotaract District Committee for the forthcoming Rota Year was also communicated to the clubs. The program was conducted online in Google Meet, across five days, with a division of clubs in 5 different groups. The sessions had the participation of a total of 96 clubs and over 170 Rotaractors.
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District Rotaract Representatives Official Visit On the month of May, following clubs has conducted District Rotaract Representatives official visit. RAC Bhadrapur RAC Patan South RAC Yala RAC Bajra Manaslu Gorkha RAC United Birgunj RAC Gaidakot RAC Biratnagar Fusion RAC Kawasoti RAC Pashupati- Kathmandu RAC Lamjung
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RAC Chitwan RAC Rudramati RAC Dharan Ghopa RAC Rajdhani RAC Kapilvastu RAC Kantipur RAC Ram Mani Multiple Campus RAC Chandragiri RAC Kakarvitta RAC Birtamode Midtown
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RAC Mount Everest, Lalitpur RAC Patan Durbar Square RAC Central Butwal RAC Tulsipur RAC Pokhara RAC Metro City RAC Lumbini Siddharthanagar RAC Madhyapur RAC Rupandehi
RAC Birtamode RAC Rudramati Babarmahal- Kathmandu RAC Manipal College of Medical Sciences RAC Kathmandu Metro RAC Damak RAC Bhairahawa RAC Pokhara Fishtail RAC Pokhara GMC
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Rotaract District Recognition Ceremony We will be recognizing our clubs, the contributions to the District Goals, and all the wonderful club activities virtually through our social media handles on June 28, 29 and 30.
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Rotaract Club response to COVID-19
The evolving situation of COVID-19 has brought uncertainty and wonders about health and the economy. With varied impacts around the world as it stands, today the situation due to the Corona Virus Outbreak and possibilities in the future is dire. While we believe and advocate on “Safety of Everyone is Priority’’ what the Rotaract Clubs of 3292 have done is praiseworthy, the immediate help response from taking care of club members’ strength to their society around them, taking care of mental health of people to serving the relief materials. And utilizing this lockdown into connecting the dots by extending the friendship not only with Rotaract Districts and Clubs around the world but also the many other organizations with the same motive to contribute the best response on this pandemic crisis.
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Some of the activities that Rotaract Clubs are doing right now: • Rotaract Club of Palpa Tansen is providing psychosocial first Aid through Radio Program for people directly affected by COVID-19. Co-ordinator: Kalawati Dahal, VP 9851188383 • Rotaract Club of Shikhalapur is serving food and Sanitation to migrant and daily wages workers Co-ordinator: Rtr Arbin Makaju 9843184537 • Rotaract club of Panauti is serving food and Sanitation to people at Oldage Home and Orphans and Children from Child Home shelter Co-ordinator: Rtr. Dr. Manisha Rokaya 9843567382 • Rotaract Club of Kawasoti is distributing Mask, sanitizer, water, biscuits Personnel. Co-ordinator: Paramananda Gautam 9845774494
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• Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Mid-Town is providing food daily wage workers, street children, and homeless people. Co-ordinator Dristi Katwal 9849271994 • Rotaract Club of Kakarvitta is serving food and Sanitation to 1000 Migrants who are currently stucked in Kakarvitta. They are traveling towards India as well as one returning home from this route. Rtr. Co-ordinator Nitesh Kr. Singh Rajput 9817926501 • Rotaract Club of Pokhara Fishtail is serving food and Sanitation to daily wage workers. They are also providing Personal Protective Equipment Frontline workers (Armed Police Force, ambulance drivers, health personal. Co-ordinator: Rtr. Shonu Sunar shonusunar@gmail.com • Rotaract Club of Mount Everest, Lalitpur, is providing Food and Sanitation local people and migrant workers. Co-ordinator: Samir Pahari contact number 984971671 If you want to support any of the causes listed above please contact the respective coordinators.
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YOU DONʼT NEED A “SPACE” TO CREATE AN IMPACT! We believe that social impact does not have a definite form, space or confinement. It can happen anywhere, everywhere.
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King’s College The MBA Nonprofit Program Impact Talk 2020 May 15, 2020 The MBA Nonprofit Program at King’s College organized yet another session of Impact Talk, on “Working in the Nonprofit Sector: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future.” More than 60 participants attended the online panel discussion on work and employment in the nonprofit sector. The panelist - Dipendra KC (Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, School of Global Studies, Thammasat University, Thailand), Gael Robertson (Honorary Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, UK), Sulakshena Tamrakar (Director of Human Resources and Administration, Save the Children, Nepal), and Swikriti Bashyal (Emergency and Peacebuilding Officer, IOM, Ethiopia) - shared their experiences in the nonprofit and social work sector to share the nuances of work, skills required and the future of nonprofit work amidst the current pandemic. Impact Talk is the program’s bi-monthly event, that aims to promote a discourse of “transparent, impact-driven, innovative, and selfsustaining nonprofits that nurture local innovations through participatory collaborations”.
Industry Conversations Series May 23, 2020 The MBA Nonprofit Program at King’s College started a new series of discussions called “Industry Conversations” with the objective connecting academia and the nonprofit sector to share experiences, inspirations, and opportunities. In the first session, Dipendra KC (Ph.D.) presented about “Activism in the Pandemic” by sharing recent research on the impact of COVID-19 on over 200 civil society organizations of Nepal. The research was jointly coordinated by the School of Global Studies, Thammasat University, Thailand, and Nepal Institute for Policy Research (NiPoRe).
Nonprofit Conversations - 5 Tips for Nonprofit Managers As the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelms the community, nonprofit managers are concerned about their financial uncertainties. Many organizations are at risk of discontinuing their programs, thereby, “unintentionally” affecting their beneficiaries. The case is severe in the context of Nepal, as the economic crisis in developed economies reduces funding forInternational NonGovernmental Organizations (INGOs), and the resulting trickled down effects jeopardize the works of national and local NGOs. Amidst such circumstances, financial management and funding is the next major challenge facing nonprofit managers. Reflecting on the sharing session by Professor Renee Irvin of the University of Oregon’s School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management, Kaushal Sapkota (Faculty, King’s College) summarizes five tips for nonprofit and social impact managers of Nepal to cope with this crisis: (1) Shift to “zero-budgeting”. Each and every line item needs justification. (2) Collaborate with other nonprofits to share resources and reduce costs. (3) Communicate with your donors (INGOs), requesting them to loosen the restrictions on “restricted” funds (in our case, funds that were dedicated for other purposes). (4) Board members need to step up, meet often, and discuss contingency strategies. (5) Implement cost reduction strategies - examples: request for a temporary break from rents, offer “unpaid” sabbaticals for staff. Contributor: Manusmriti Baral, Program Assistant, MBA Nonprofit, King’s College manusmriti@kingscollege.edu.np
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Rotaract Priviledge Card Rotaract Privilege Card is a physical card distributed to Rotaract members by Rotaract District 3292. It also serves as the official Identity Card for Rotaract members in District 3292. This card allows the members to receive benefits when obtaining goods/services from different organizations, such as: • Discounts at restaurants • Discounts at stores/shops • Entry fee waiver at various spots • Fee waivers/ discounts at various organizations Rotaract District 3292 is in a continuous process of bringing out a privilege program for its members. Following is the list of partners so far and the perks for our members: Yoso International (Miniso) Miniso stores in Kathmandu Valley 10% Discount on all purchases. Offer not available for items which are already at a discount or when Miniso itself is running any scheme.
Selected (Shop No. 106) Kathmandu mall Hot coffee club (Shop No. 104) Kathmandu mall 10% Discount on any drinks
Oojam Office Alternative Solutions Jwagal, Lalitpur 5% discount on office space booking
Crystal Creation Birtamod, Jhapa, Nepal Discount For Rotaractors: 20% on all services Details:
Darkwood Restaurant and Lounge Bar Butwal 10% Discount
Hangout ‘de café Jhapa, Nepal 10% on food 5% on beverage
Ankur Engineering and Construction Pvt. Ltd. Butwal 15% Discount on property valuation report Newari Bhoj New Rd, Pokhara 33700 10% on Food.
Hotel Grand Pacific Main Highway, Birtamode-1 30% on room rates & 15 % on food & beverage
Facial House Kathmandu Mall, Kathmandu, Nepal 20 % Discount .
Mokshya hospitality Main highway 10% on food 5% on beverage
Sadhana Kala Kendra Kamaladi mode, Putalisadhak 50% discount in admission and 50% discount in venue
VRcade - gaming Zone 2nd floor, One Stop Mall, Birtamode 20% on purchase of gaming tickets
The Loft Lounge New Baneshwor Kathmandu, Nepal 10% Discount on Food at the loft Hot Faishon (Shop No. 113) Kathmandu mall clothing items ,bag,shoes 40%
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Hype-lounge & Bar Onestop Mall Birtamode 10% discount on food
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Swaad Achar Masala Anamnagar Kathmandu, Nepal 20% Discount Sydney Dental Clinic Mahalaximisthan Rd, Lalitpur 5% on all Dental Treatment
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