Rotaract District 2452 Newsletter - March 2023 Edition

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CASE STUDY ABOUT THE CASE STUDY ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FUTURE OF VOLUNTEERING & VOLUNTEERING & COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SERVICE SERVICE FORM? FORM?

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However, as the world changes, so do the However, as the world changes, so do the needs of society, and volunteering and needs of society, and volunteering and community service are no exception. community service are no exception.

In this case study, we will examine the future of In this case study, we will examine the future of volunteering and community service and how it volunteering and community service and how it may evolve in the coming years, in the may evolve in the coming years, in the metaverse and in the synergetic movement with metaverse and in the synergetic movement with the Digital Technology. the Digital Technology.

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"THE BEST WAY TO "THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT" CREATE IT"

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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ROTARACT CLUB OF COSMOPOLITAN DUBAI

MARCH IS

WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE MONTH

As the month of March is the Water and Sanitation Month we would like to reflect on the amazing work of Rotractors to ensure Water Sanitation is provided in Ghana Africa.

Project Nsuo - A Drop of Water.

Ghana Clean Water Project initiative by Rotaract Bahrain.

Fellow Rotractors,

PROJECT NSUO - A DROP OF WATER.

Background

The water crisis is real. It’s affecting women, children, families and farmers. Women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa are spending hours a day fetching dirty water which leads to illness and disease, robbing entire communities of their futures.

Lack of access to safe water and proper sanitation limits education and food production, it harms health and leads to a cycle of poverty.

The drinking water supply and sanitation sector in Ghana faces a number of challenges, including very limited access to sanitation, intermittent supply, high water losses and low water pressure.

To counteract these issues, the chief and elders of the community reached out to the President of Rotaract Bahrain Miss.Tanima Chakravarty to extend a helping hand in this regard.

The project helped curbed the rampant rise in water borne diseases and infections, in addition to that the rural communities now has access to clean water which has improved the quality of life for families. The collective effort of the amazing and selfless individuals of Rotaract Bahrain helped reduce the daily burden of water collection that falls on women and children. The incidence of water related disease declined. Local farmers are now be able to increase crop production and nutrition levels has improved.

MARCH SPECIAL

PROJECT NSUO - A DROP OF WATER.

Project Output:

-The water project catered for 9 villages almost 250,000 thousand people use the water for their daily activities due to this kind gesture the Village has been named Rotaract Obodanse Village.

-We also built a biodegradable Toilet facility for women and Children.

-We have introduced an ‘’Each One Teach One Initiative” where we provided educational facilities like stationeries etc. for the kids learning in the local school ranging from class 1 to class 6.

-We also did some renovation works to the school and created a recreational facility (Park) for the kids.

-We also created a mini garden for the local farmers closer to the well so that the spillage that comes from the well flows down to the garden.

-We donated medicines to the local chiefs and local clinics which would be used by the communities.

MARCH SPECIAL

PROJECT NSUO - A DROP OF WATER.

The most exciting part of this project was the village who was the first to reap the benefits of Project NSUO is now called a ROTARACT OBODENSE VILLAGE by the people. THIS IS ROTARACT where we are able to give others the opportunity to embrace the carefree childhood that they deserve. As Project NSUO coincided with the momentous occasion of Eid, the team celebrated the holy day by providing Ghanaian villagers with gift boxes and bringing the community together to hoist Bahrain's flag along with flags of various volunteer and rotary international, a moment to remind us of our unity and solidarity in times of adversity

MARCH SPECIAL

PROJECT NSUO - A DROP OF WATER.

As I always say “I believe in being a servant leader,” .We lead through the example of selfless service and empathy and Project NSUO is one that broke barriers to a comfortable and dignified existence for thousands of Ghanaian villagers and in doing so it delivered the compassion, tolerance and generosity that the Island of Bahrain and Rotaract proudly symbolizes.

To my humble brothers and sisters, come join the Movement, we are here to listen to your voices, as this is a bond of friendship that we at Rotaract aspire to honor and cherish forever. Let us work collectively towards a future that places no barriers on a dignified and deserved existence. LET US BE THE CHANGE. BE A ROTARACTOR.

prepared by Paa Kwesi Odai Dadziei District Community Service Liaison Officer

DRR RECOGNITION AWARDS

Key factors: Presenting great team spirit, friendliness and consistency in executing meetings and projects.

Key factors: Enchancing membership experience and retention. Focused projects and constant presentation of District values and motifs

Key factors: Uniting clubs, especcially with the Brave Heart Project, innovative approach and long term Club goals.

ROTARACT CLUB OF DE BEYROUTH

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The winner M A R C H E D I T I O N

CaretoShare byRotaract Yerevan Fightingfoodwaste The winner

Rotaract Club of Yerevan won the Innovation Grant in the Rotaract District 2452 Conference Awards.

"Care to Share” is a project aimed at lowering hunger, fighting edible food waste, and raising awareness about the food-sharing culture. "Care to Share” will be a mobile application providing a platform for the HoReCa sector to share edible food distributed into bags for serving one or more people each, which otherwise would be wasted. Meanwhile, the application will allow people who need to buy food at lower prices or for free. It will enable both delivery and takeaway options The core idea is aimed at fighting the huge amounts of edible food waste in Armenia and helping those in need to fulfill their basic human need of eating.

“We hope to raise awareness through social media, and outside of it, about the issue of edible food waste in Armenia to motivate people to be part of the wave,” says Elen Pavleyan, the president of the club.

The future of this project is much bigger than just a food-sharing app. It can be elevated from a food exchange platform to a database of people in need and those who can give a helping hand. An organized, structured system will not only help people with hunger but will also be able to address other issues, such as clothing, hygiene, etc.

The world is moving forward with technology. Moreover, we need to incorporate the excellent tools and technology for charity, too. We aim to use information technology features to provide more goods to more extensive population segments. With "Care to Share,” we strive to create a platform that will use the advances of simple IT operations to solve one of the biggest problems of humanity - hunger.

We sincerely thank the District Team for this opportunity and we hope to launch “Care to Share” in the summer of 2023.

The winner M A R C H E D I T I O N

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Plantyourmap byRotaractAley PlantingTrees The winner

Plant Your Map is officially launched!

On March 12, marking World Arbor Day, Rotaract Aley started with their first plantation, aiming to reach the target of 10,452 trees, a tree for every km squared of their beloved country, Lebanon.

This comes as an effort to increase the green areas and fight deforestation.

THE 10TH ROTARACT DISTRICT 2452 CONFERENCE FOR ROTARY YEAR 2022- 2023 RECENTLY TOOK PLACE IN DUBAI.

We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of the Rotaractors who attended the conference, as well as the organizers who made it all possible''.

Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to connect and network with fellow Rotaract members, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives on how we can continue to make a positive impact in our communities

We hope that all of our guests had a wonderful time in Dubai and that they were able to take away valuable insights and connections from the conference. Once again, thank you to everyone involved in making the Rotaract District Conference 2023 a memorable and impactful event.

APRIL 2023

Maternal and Child Health Month

What your club can do in this month?

1. Organize Healthcare and baby training program for young pregnant mothers

2. Organise Mega Medical check up and vitamin supplementation for mothers and children

3. Organise clothes donation drive

4. Provide food boxes to families

5. Organise Toy Donation drive

6. Visit an orphanage

7. Donate baby weighing machines

8. Organise PD on Reproductive Health & Hygiene for Teenager

30 April Rotary International Convention registrations

MAY 2023 Youth Service Month

What your club can do in this month?

1. Organise RYLA

2. Collaborate on a project with an Interact Club

3. Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders

4. Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities

5. Accepting a youth exchange student into your club

6. Organise a youth hub for sharing experiences

7. Organise a Hackaton

8. Invite High School student to be a speaker on a PD session so they can develop their public speaking skills

PROJECT OF THE MONTH!

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ROTARACT AMMAN

The latest newsletter brings a heartwarming story of kindness and generosity. The RAC Amman visited an orphanage located in Marka, Amman, and spent a day playing with the young orphans and gifting them toys. The joy on their faces was enough to warm anyone's heart.

This visit was part of a large international community service project, which included 39 countries around the world. The initiative was started by the Rotaract Club Belgrade Dedinje, and RAC Amman was proud to be a part of it.

It's stories like these that remind us of the importance of coming together as a global community and spreading joy and happiness wherever we can. The RAC Amman and all the other clubs involved are truly making a difference in the world, one smile at a time.

PROJECT OF THE MONTH!

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ROTARACT CLUB BAHRAIN

TAnother year, another blessed month of Ramadan!

During the first week of Ramadan and in this holy month, Rotaract club of Bahrain had the pleasure to donate 600 food boxes to families & individuals, regardless of their faith or background. We had the pleasure to distribute the boxes personally to those in need. Rotaractors had shared some quantities of Ramadan food boxes to 3 members of parliaments who were helpful and sent the food to needy families

Ramadan is the most sacred day to celebrate & gather with our loved ones Ramadan is the day to help those in need, a priceless gift, share the blessings & be one of the reasons for the happiness of others.

PROJECT OF THE MONTH!

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ROTARACT CLUB DUBAI

Rotaract Dubai is proud to announce the success of the annual Al Noor Hope for Children

Family Funfair and Run, which took place on Saturday, March 4th. The event, organized by Dubai's Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities, was aimed at raising funds for more than 200 students at Al Noor who have physical and cognitive conditions such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Autism. The day began with the traditional Walk for Inclusion, a 4km fun run that encouraged participants to dress up as their favourite superhero. The walk started at 8 am and was free to attend. There were prizes for the best-dressed individual, family, and determined.

After the walk, the Al Noor Zurich Hope for Children

Family Funfair ran from 9 am to 9 pm with a variety of fun activities such as fairground rides, a Kids' Village, a painting competition, bouncy castles, and discounts on food, drinks, books, and more The funds raised during the event went directly towards safeguarding the education, care, and professional training offered to the children

Rotaract Dubai is proud to have been a part of such a wonderful event that supports the local community

PD SESSION OF THE MONTH!

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ROTARACT ZGHARTA ZAWIE

An inspiring story of empowerment and education. In honor of International Women's Day, a "Embrace Equity" PD session was organized, and it was a great success.

On Saturday, March 11th, the session began with a discussion about the discrimination that women face in the industry. Josephine, a past president, shared her personal experience of being one of the few female mechanics in Lebanon. Her story was eye-opening and inspiring to everyone in attendance.

The session then moved on to more practical tips, with useful information on basic car maintenance knowledge being shared. Participants were given hands-on training on how to make sure their car was running smoothly, with a model car and their own cars being used for the tutorial. Overall, it was a fantastic session that left everyone feeling empowered and informed.

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RAMADAN RAMADAN KAREEM KAREEM

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