Rotaract District Newsletter | November 2019 | Issue 5

Nov 2019 - ISSUE V

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

In This Issue • • • • • • • • •

Message from DRR Interview with Past DRR Rotaract South Asia Summit 2020 Featured Projects Inter District Youth Exchange - District 3141 District Rotaract Representative’s Official Visits Non-profit Conversations Rotaract District Conference 2019-20 Rotaract Priviledge Card

Message from District Rotaract Representative Dear Friends, I hope everyone is keeping warm in the cold winter!

Rtr. Sneha Shakya

District Rotaract Representative Rotaract District Committee, Rotary International District 3292

Thank you to the seven clubs who have completed the DRR Visits to date.

It was great to meet and interact with Rotaractors from different clubs and learn about the amazing work the clubs have been doing. It was a mutual learning and sharing meeting, where we had the opportunity to share ideas, suggestions, and feedback. I hope it was a fruitful meeting for all club members as well. I look forward to meeting the remaining 119 clubs soon for the DRR Visits!

The biggest festival in Rotaract, the annual Rotaract District Conference, is right around the corner! With the theme “Investing in Youth�, we plan to bring together different stakeholders that work for and in areas concerning the youth, for vibrant discussions on how we can together create an enabling environment for the youth to learn, grow and become competent individuals. The different sessions are finalized and the details are available in this issue of the monthly newsletter. Likewise, we are in the process of finalizing the speakers and panelists, the details of which will be shared in due course of time. All in all, the organizing team and hosts are putting together the best efforts to ensure an impeccable conference experience to all!

The nationwide Rota Quiz is taking place this December, and the Finale will be held in the District Conference itself. Special appreciation to Rotaract Club of Parbat for carrying forward this legacy which was started a few years ago. The Rota Quiz is definitely a wonderful opportunity to engage in learning along with fellowship, and I urge all clubs to participate in it.

The selection and announcement of outstanding projects, to receive the Rotaract District Grant via the Rotaract District Fund, will also be held in the Rotaract District Conference. The applications shall open soon and I encourage all clubs to apply for this grant. The concept note and procedure have already been shared with all club leaders. This is a small effort to support the outstanding project ideas that our Rotaractors come up with, and I hope this effort will help in bringing out some impactful results.

Let us continue our vibrant activities in December, and let us all get together in the Rotaract District Conference for the biggest Rotaract festival of the year!

Best wishes.

Sneha Shakya District Rotaract Representative

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Interview

Mr. David shakya, DRR 2011-12 1. How would you define the Rotaract experience?

I joined Rotaract when I was 18, which I think was a milestone and one of the best decisions ever made such that I could enjoy complete 12 years of Rotaract life. The experience of Rotaract has been phenomenal in a lot of ways. Though I was born and brought up in Pokhara, Rotaract took me places beyond my hometown in Nepal and outside to 4 other countries – India (5 times), Australia (twice), USA (once) and Thailand (once). Whether it be taking a first international flight or bungee jumping from the highest point, Rotaract has given me a lot. Learning was like breathing – be it organizing small events, learning from travel to running an organization with proper policies, structure, and systems.

These experiences will remain with me throughout my life. So, in short, the experience has been wonderful.

2. How has your Rotaract experience complemented to your career and life?

If I have to take away only one of the best learnings of Rotaract, I would say, the learning of running an organization. It starts with small things like writing an email, meeting minutes or to draft a policy that can accommodate all concerned at large – no wonder I am given to take the session to the secretaries in most of the DLTS! These invaluable skills directly correlate with what someone will be doing on a daily basis at work and is required in all organizations. This has helped me tremendously in all the organizations I have worked with so far.

My first full-time job’s vacancy was opened for Rotaractors and my immediate superior was none other than Past District Governor, Rtn. Dilendra Raj Shrestha. The board of that organization also represented many Rotarians making me closer to the fraternity. Taking higher-level positions in Rotaract District made me go through and prepare a lot of training manuals, handbooks, policy, and guidelines. In my third job, I was given the responsibility of making manual of company-related processes, tasks, software to compile HR policy.

Currently, I am Country Manager of an Australian based international education aggregator, where I administer Accounts, HR, Marketing, Operation, and maintain various client relationships. At times I find lots of similarities to administering various clubs all over the nation as a DRR. With the experience of managing that as a DRR, I am more skilled, confident and can take calculated risks that profits the business. Also, there is a lot of professional networks developed through Rotaract connections and relationships. So keep connecting and learning in Rotaract!

3. You became DRR at a very young age, how was the journey like?

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Mr. David Shakya

District Rotaract Representative 2011-12

Rtn. David Shakya is International Education Consultant and is currently the country manager of Global Study Partners which is a a B2B partnership brand of studylane group of companies.

He is skilled and experienced in various management verticals - Finance, Online / Offline Marketing, Human Resources, Administration.

Highly enthusiastic about He is also a gold certificate holder in Bachelor of Business Administration.

DRR 3292, Nepal & Bhutan RID 3292, Nepal & Bhutan Jul 2011 – Jun 2012 President Rotaract Club of Himalaya Patan Jun 2006 – Jun 2007

I didn’t ever undervalue my age and took a decision to be the youngest DRR. I believe the advantage for me was that I joined Rotaract at a very early age, as a Charter Vice President directly. Each year I took one more step above and ultimately got to serve as the DRR in 2011-12 at the age of 23 years. I got inspired to become one when I was the District Secretary in 2009-10. The value of the information I could collect and disseminate to all Rotaract in Nepal made me feel that I had all it takes to be a DRR. Luckily, no one else filed for the position and I was unanimously announced as the DRR. (DRR Acceptance Speech: https://tinyurl.com/up2tlya) As ROTASIA Nepal 2012 was on my plate of responsibilities, I had a lot to do. I had to tweak a lot of District events. ROTASIA falling in January, I had to shift my District Assembly to March. With that postponing, we had to cancel 2nd Presidents’ and Secretaries’ meet. Besides ROTASIA, the District Assembly 2011-12 was also embraced by then RI President Kalyan Banerjee which is another milestone in the history of the Rotaract Movement in Nepal. We took the once in a lifetime opportunity of clicking 2011-12 batch photo with the heads at each level of RI Protocol – RI President, RI President’s Representative, District Governor, District Rotaract Committee Chair, DRR with 1) District Committee, 2) Presidents and 3) Secretaries.

District 3292 was also received Rotaract Outstanding Project Award by RI International in Rotaract Pre

Figure 1: RI President in Rotaract District Conference

Batch Photo: District Committee 2011-12

Batch Photo with RI President: Presidents 2011-12

Batch Photo with RI President: Secretaries 2011-12

Convention 2012, Bangkok. And the year closed with the award ceremony where everyone enjoyed in the melody of Kutumba bring the year to a smooth finish. Looking back I feel 2011-12 will always be remembered for all the milestones it had achieved and bringing the financial wellbeing to the organization. I smile when people say, ‘Those were the Rotaract days!’. And not to mention, perhaps I am the only DRR who had a chance to establish and use the Rotaract District Secretariat.

District Conference Photo: https://tinyurl.com/ve48avk

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4. What was the theme of your tenure as DRR and what inspired you?

My DRR theme was, ‘Learn, Unlearn and Relearn’. Again, it was the first time when a theme along with the theme logo was elaborated and explain in depth (as seen in the picture below)

I have always taken Rotaract as an institution and I wanted to make my year where Rotaractors unlearn the incorrect things and relearn the right things in whatever they do. Perhaps I was close to being successful.

I remember after months of finishing my tenure, a Rotaractor dropped me a message in facebook with the image below and said she finally understood my theme.

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5. What were the biggest challenges back then?

Well, when I look back, it feels as if things are really easy these days. Communication is getting a lot more comfortable. However, as my tenure had ROTASIA in it, finance was a real challenge. When the budget for the program was prepared, it almost crossed Rs. 1 Crore. I still have the one-page budget sheet break down with that 8-digit figure at the bottom right corner. Rotary District, Major Donors, all the Rotarians who contributed themselves and/or tapped into their network for the support, all Rotaractors who paid Rs.100 more in District dues for ROTASIA and other personal voluntary contribution as well as Rotaract Club’s contribution made it possible and brought the district to the highest financial surplus - a 7 digit figure, on a single year! I remain indebted to everyone’s generosity.

6. You were the Rotasia Host DRR, how was the experience hosting the biggest gathering of Rotaract in South Asia?

After completion of the event, I can now proudly say that, “650 participation, 28 Districts, 5 Countries, 4 days, 1 event”. That was exactly how ROTASIA was! The interest to host ROTASIA in Nepal was not conceptualized the year prior when we had to bid. However, the preparation was missing, which is why it was postponed into my tenure. A team of more than 100 Rotaractors went to Rotasia Goa in 2010 where I presented the plan and brought Rotasia home. The difficult part was the finance, however, making people understand what ROTASIA was very difficult as most of the Rotaractors did not have experience of attending it. We had started participating in such events just a few years before we hosted in 2012.

This event was also exemplary in lot of ways – it was a time when we used ‘Rotaract Club’ as a common noun than be divided into individual club event. We collaborated with many stakeholders beyond Rotaract International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Nepal Tourism Board supported the event in various ways. The only things that I have learnt from this is – if you have a good team , nothing is impossible. Beside the photos below, see the links to each day’s photo at the end.

ROTASIA Photos: Day 1: https://tinyurl.com/sy3expf Day 2: https://tinyurl.com/qrg5345 Day 3: https://tinyurl.com/r5hegzl Day 4: https://tinyurl.com/qrowsuf

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7. What or who has been your greatest inspiration in Rotary - Rotaract and why?

I do not have specific someone who inspired me. Everyone I have met in Rotaract has inspired me in one or the other way. It’s the dedication and selfless actions of everyone that has intrigued me. And till this date, if I have something difficult task to achieve, I always wish, if only I have the ROTASIA team to work with.

8. As someone who has experienced Rotaract beyond the District and internationally, what has been the most memorable experience?

The years 2011 and 2012 is the year full of memories which will easily win over all the years that I have spent in Rotaract. There are many incidents and activities that are most memorable: • Getting an overwhelming response while I was the District Secretary. The best compliment was ‘I never expected District Secretary to be this young!’ from Upendra Poudel, RC Pokhara Mid Town • Presenting the bid for ROTASIA Nepal 2012 in Rotasia Goa 2011.

• Hosting ROTASIA Nepal 2012 (Definitely!)

• Bunjee Jumping wearing ROTASIA T-shirt to promote ROTASIA Nepal 2012 – I don’t know from where I got the guts!

• Finishing DRR visit in 50 clubs then – which was perhaps the highest number of clubs visited by DRR in a year.

• Presence of RI President in the Rotaract District Conference. We were given a total of 45mins. We completed the photo shoot and the entire opening ceremony of the 4th Rotaract District Conference within that time.

• Starting of Rotaract fellowship groups like Rotaract Riders, Rotaract Doctors, Rotaract Readers, Music Playing Rotaractors, Rotaract Nurses, etc.

• Bagging Rotaract South Asia MDIO Outstanding DRR for the year 2011-12. Photo below with Past RI President Wilfred Wilkinson.

• An all sponsored trip to Australia to present in Australian Rotaract Conference 2012, Canberra and District Conference of RI District 9710, Moruya.

• An all sponsored trip to USA to at present in Partners of Service in Rotary in 2012 where only 4 people from all around the world were selected. 3 others were from Venezuela, Thailand and Brazil.

• A sponsored trip to Sydney, Australia to attend the Rotaract Pre Convention and RI Convention 2014.

9. What differences have you found so far in the Rotaract movement since you joined Rotaract in comparison to the current time?

It has been some time that I am not in touch with Rotaract. However, I feel that people are trying to make an impact but at a superficial level only. You need to get your hands dirty to actually do it. I see most of the Rotaract now are millennial and are not aware of the history. I see Rotaract being diluted and thin, seeing which I feel a little saddened. To an extent, Rotaract charm has definitely decreased.

10. What suggestion would you give to current rotaractors?

Well, Rotaract is a platform- use it the way you want to for everyone’s wellbeing. Like I had mentioned earlier, it is an institution apt for the ones willing to learn, make friends and explore. I am pretty sure you won’t be disappointed. Well, Rotaract is a platform- use it the way you want to for everyone’s wellbeing. Like I had mentioned earlier, it is an institution apt for the ones willing to learn, make friends and explore. I am pretty sure you won’t be disappointed.

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6th Anniversary of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines Kathmandu celebrated its 6th year Anniversary at Gokarna Resort. Like always the event was aimed to entertain its guests. The event was a fun filled one which included exciting games (Destination Selfie game/treasure hunt, golf etc) and even a Flying chef all the way from Turkey greeted the guests with the delicacies of Turkey ranging from Baklava to sarma. Grand prizes included business class and Economy roundtrip ticket to any Turkish Airlines destination, package tours to Baku/Turkey, dinner /lunch vouchers from various hotels in Kathmandu etc.The event consisted of guests from various sectors of the industry ranging from Corporates, Embassy houses, frequent flyers, travel agencies and Media houses.

About Turkish Airlines: Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 346 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 316 worldwide destinations as 266 international and 50 domestic, in 126 countries. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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Works that Rotaractors are doing!

Happy SchooL

Rotaract Club of Metrocity conducted a happy school project at Chepang Basti, Ghyalchok with the main objective to find out the needs of the school. They found that only 19% of students attend the school. Thus, after making discussions and awareness programs with the patents and the school management, they were able to increase student attendance by 10%.

They evaluated and figured out the principle needs for students’ interest in school which are the midday meal, stationery items, indoor games, desks, benches, and carpets.

Yo Tihar Sabai Upahar

Rotaract club of Dhangadhi, Rotaract club of Liberty College, Rotary club of Dhangadhi and Interact club of Axis Vidyashram jointly hosted an event “ Yo Tihar Sabai Upahar” at an orphanage of Dhangadi on the date 2076-7-10. With the main objective to celebrate the festival with children there, the clubs offered Tihar gifts to them. 32 children were benefited by Aama ko Maya Chatrabas with gifts, towels, sweets, fruits, and different daily consuming food. There were also taught the appropriate ways of handwashing and the importance of sanitation.

Project Prayas

“Our Small actions can bring Smile in the faces of Children” With this motto, RAC Dhulikhel initiated Project Prayas to help care centers for children with disabilities at Sindhupalchowk. On 9th November 2019 after the Zonal meeting, they conducted an origami and papercraft session to decorate the empty walls of the center.

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Rotaract Trek-To TangTing Village

RAC Newroad Pokhara family had visited the Tanting village to promote Visit Nepal 2020. They performed campfire and Rodhi on Friday night.

Fellowship between Rotarian and Rotaractors

Rotary Club of Dhulikhel along with the Rotaract Club of Dhulikhel organized a picnic. Rotarians and Rotaractors from different clubs were present in the picnic. Rotary District officials Like DG, PDG, DGE, and others too were present in the picnic. Similarly, there was a presence of District Sergeant at arms from the Rotaract District.

Motivational Seminar with Karna Shakya

The motivational seminar with Karna Shakya was organized by The Asha Project and jointly hosted by the Rotaract Club of Rudramati BabarmahalKathmandu and Rotaract Club of Sukedhara. The partner for the seminar was Rotaract District 3292| Zone V and Rotaract Club of Kathmandu University.

Chief Guest Mr.Karna Shakya discussed his life story.

The session was mainly focused on how can people be successful in their careers. He encouraged all the youth to set and see a vision and a dream and take them in the parallel session. He also discussed the Karna Positive Thought Campaign which can the individual from darkness to light.

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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.

MBA NONPROFIT at King’s College

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Inter District youth Exchange - District 3141 Rotaractors from Zone 8, R.I. District 3292 participated in the Inter-District Youth Exchange Program (IDYEP) between R.I. District 3292 and R.I. District 3141 from Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 5, 2019. The fellow Rotaractors from Zone 8, RID 3292 Rotaractors who participated were Rtr.Ayush Tamrakar from RAC Patan South, Rtr. Kritima Shrestha from RAC Chandragiri, Rtr. Palistha Maharjan from RAC Mahabouddha, Rtr.Utkarsh Shrestha from RAC Jawalakhel Manjushree and Rtr. Uttsikha Adhikari from RAC Patan West. The clubs from RID 3141 who hosted the Rotaractors were from RAC The Caduceus, RAC Bombay Hill South, RAC Northern Suburb, RAC Bombay West, RAC Mumbai Salt City, RAC NM College, RAC RJ College and RAC KC College.

The participants found that exchange program helped in the bonding between the Rotaractors along with new experience with different varieties of foods, culture, and fellowship with Rotaractors of other District.

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District Rotaract Representative’s Official visits District Rotaract Representative (DRR) visits to clubs are customary practices in Rotaract, yet a fundamental part of the District Committee’s activities. Hence, as a part of the DRR’s activities, meeting club office bearers and general members is essential. DRR Visits are not meant for evaluation, rather a chance for the club members to interact with the DRR and gain the required support and insights, while also discussing the larger Rotaract Movement. The DRR Visit also serves the purpose of sharing about district goals and targets for the year, updates on the achievement of district goals, and how clubs can contribute towards it.

District Rotaract Representative’s Official Visit at Rotaract Club of Dillibazar on 7th September 2019 at Softwarica College of IT & E-Commerce,

District Rotaract Representative’s Official Visit at Rotaract Club of Kasthamandap on 23rd of November 2019 at Rajdhani Model College, Mid Baneshwor.

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District Rotaract Representative’s Official Visit at Rotaract Club of Palpa Tansen on 9th of November 2019.

District Rotaract Representative’s Official Visit at Rotaract Club of New Road City on 23rd November, 2019 at Shanti Nikunja School, Basantapur Durbar Square.

District Rotaract Representative’s Official Visit at Rotaract Club of Bhadgaon on 16th November 2019.

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District Rotaract Representative’s Official Visit at Rotaract Club of Patan on 23rd November 2019 at St Xaviers School, Jawalakhel.

District Rotaract Representative’s Official Visit at Rotaract Club of Central Rupendehi on 11th November 2019.

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Nonprofit Conversations:

3 Powerful TED(x) Talks for Nonprofit and Social Work Leaders

#1. The world doesn’t need another new nonprofit.

In his thought-provoking talk at TEDxPeachTree, Kirk Bowman (Ph.D.) explains the importance of resisting the alluring temptation of wanting to launch a project to help people you don’t even know halfway around the world.

Using cases from his research, Bowman highlights the role of empowering local organizations that are in the ground.

These organizations know their communities better and are creating an impact. Nonprofits can identify, invest and inspire these organizations to create a long-term impact in the communities. Kirk Bowman is a political scientist and global development champion, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the co-founder and director of the international NGO Rise Up and Care. #2. The way we think about charity is dead wrong.

Nonprofits are often evaluated with greater scrutiny and higher standards of accountability. While accountability and transparency are non-negotiable features of nonprofit organizations, having different rulebooks for nonprofits inhibits innovation. In this TED Talk, activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standards for charities and suggests that “instead of equating frugality with morality” society should reward charities for their big goals and accomplishments. Dan Pallotta is also the author of “Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential”.

#3. Modern Nonprofit Governance: Passion is not enough!

Upon the demise of his wife, Chris Grundner left JPMorgan Chase and founded the Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation in 2005. In this TEDxWilmington talk, he reflects on his journey as a nonprofit founder and board member to suggest that passion is not enough to lead a high impact nonprofit. Grundner uses the analogy of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to explain four needs of modern nonprofit governance: passion, standards and best practices, diversity (in skills and perspectives) and transcendent leadership. Chris is the CEO of the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement.

Author: Kaushal Sapkota, MBA Nonprofit Program Designer and Advisor, King’s College “Nonprofit Conversations” is a segment by the MBA Nonprofit Program of King’s College. Through its academic and professional engagement, King’s College has been promoting a discourse of “transparent, impact-driven, innovative, and self-sustaining nonprofits that nurture local innovations through participatory collaborations”.

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Investing in Youth

12th Rotaract District Conference

As an extension to the theme of District Conference 2018/19 “ Creating Spaces For Youth”, the Rotaract District Committee 19/20 underpins “Investing in Youth” as the theme for the Rotaract District Conference 2019/20.

A plant requires water and constant care to grow. Likewise, a business requires investment to give returns. Similar is the case with youth. If we want a prosperous future, it is important that we invest in the youth now.

The “Investing in Youth” conference seeks to open a way for constructive dialogue and discussions regarding the investments made in youth - in other words, the need to provide an enabling environment for the youth to develop themselves by unleashing the potential that they carry, and grow as competent citizens. The discussions will be based on what is and what should be - the opportunities, environment, resources and efforts made by different stakeholders, in providing an enabling environment for the youth.

As we have completed 5 years since the world leaders embarked on the 2030 agenda of Sustainable Development Goals, over a third of the 169 SDG targets highlight the role of young people and the importance of their empowerment, participation, and well-being. In this case, we must say a huge responsibility of creating sustained change is shouldered by the youth. However, very little has been done in order to uplift their condition. Through the conference, we would like to create a synergistic relationship between the stakeholders that can possibly lead to a better understanding of issues relating to youth and seeking a way out fostering the youth for a better future.

Rotaract District Committee, with all its potentials, envisions to gather the interest of all possible stakeholders working in the field of youth and youth empowerment. The conference seeks to develop and generate a way forward, which will be handed over to the concerned authorities as recommendation. The event as the forum of change-makers, innovators and most importantly, the leaders will be a benchmark in our mission to embark the values of transformational leadership.

About the Event The Rotaract District Conference is a two - day conference, a gathering of Rotaractors from all across Rotary International District 3292, comprising of Nepal and Bhutan.

While the Rotaract District Conference hold the primary purpose to bring together Rotaractors from all over the District for fruitful conversations and fellowship, the Organizing Committee this year plans to bring together multiple stakeholders that work for and in agendas concerning the youth.

Event Dates: December 27 - 28, 2019 Venue: Yala Durbar Venue, Sankhamul, Kathmandu

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Day 1 The conference opens in the afternoon of December 27, 2019. The first day caters to Rotaract related discussions, while also focusing on the role Rotary - Rotaract has played in the area of youth development and empowerment. The first day of the conference will also put light on the role of the youth for their own development and empowerment, with the discussion of the current status and the possibilities.

Highlights of Day 1: Panel 1: Rotaract’s role in Empowering the Youth In the panel: Past District Rotaract Representatives The panel aims to put together the thoughts and experiences of past Rotaract District leaders about how Rotaract and Rotary have been contributing in the journey of youth empowerment, and what will be the next steps for Rotary and Rotaract as an organization to strategically focus on the development of youth.

Lightning Talks: How has your club contributed to the benefit of youth?

Presenters: Representatives from Different Rotaract Clubs The Lightning Talks series will have Rotaract Club representatives present about how they have been contributing to the benefit of the youth, with activities being done at club level. The series will feature presentations from 8-10 clubs.

Rotaractors’ Role: Thoughts of the Experienced This section will feature two past Rotaractors talking the role of youth, for the youth, specifically Rotaractors. The session will focus on what we are missing in our activities and efforts aligned for the betterment of the youth, and the possibilities that lie ahead.

Day 2 The second day of the conference aims to bring together different stakeholders for a vibrant discussion on the conference theme “Investing in Youth”. The discussions will focus on the current status of the youth, and the efforts being made by different stakeholders to uplift their status, while also bringing out ideas and possible ways as to how the different stakeholders can work together to create an enabling environment for the youth.

Highlights of Day 2: Opening Keynote: Investing in Youth The opening keynote speaker will elaborate on what “investing in youth” means and it’s important from a national and global perspective.

Panel 1: Efforts, Opportunities and Results - Policies and Beyond In the panel: Representatives from the government, private sectors, youth representatives and other stakeholders The first panel of the day shall discuss on the current status of youth, and the investment made in

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them. Beginning with the different youth related policies, actions and efforts being taken by the government, to the efforts of the private sector and other stakeholders dedicated to the youth, the panel will sum up with ideas and suggestions from the audience as to whether these efforts are bringing results that the youth acknowledge.

Panel 2: Working Together - Connecting the DOTS In the panel: Policy experts, youth representatives, representatives from the Academic and Media The second panel of the day will focus on how the different stakeholders can make efforts in investing in the youth. The panel will analyze and explore the role of the different stakeholders, including the youth, towards creating an enabling environment for the youth, to develop themselves by unleashing the potential that they carry, and grow as competent citizens for the nation.

Panel 3: Rotary for the Future of Youth In the panel: Rotary and Rotaract Leaders The third panel of the day will discuss on how an organization like Rotary can contribute for the youth. The discussion will bring out ideas and the way forward as to how Rotary can strategically place the youth among its various priorities so as to provide an environment for the holistic growth of future leaders.

The outcomes of the conference will further be handed over to the concerned authorities as suggestions to be incorporated in further planning of policies and activities concerning the youth.

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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

Swaad Achar Masala Anamnagar Kathmandu, Nepal 20% Discount Sydney Dental Clinic Mahalaximisthan Rd, Lalitpur 5% on all Dental Treatment

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