In their quest to create positive, lasting change in society and the world at large, the Rotary club over the week engaged various educational institutions on the beautiful initiatives that lie behind the formation of charity clubs in high schools and universities.
In his statement Mr Kamara noted that the focus of targeting the various institutions was to share Rotary information such that at the end of the engagement representatives from secondary schools and universities will establish what he referred as an interact and Rotaract clubs respectively in their different institutions with the Rotary club being the parent body.
We’ve been making history in Sierra Leone, we’ve taken on some of the world’s toughest challenges that spans through education, health, water and sanitation says Christian Kamara, Rotary past president while giving an overview of the seminar at the Young Christian Men Association.
Mr Kamara went on to explain that the Rotary club is an established charity club wherein people from various background come together to fellowship and support their communities in term of services and projects.
”We focus on raising up men and women of substance, men and women who are ready to give back to their communities, role models that could change society at large. It means giving up your service, resources, time in order to opportune those who don’t have these services at their disposal,” Mr Kamara stated.
Highlighting some of the landmarks the club has made so far, Mr Kamara said that the Rotary club has been supporting ebola survivors, giving out scholarships to high school pupils, constructed and rehabilitated over 100 water wells and latrines and supported several community services and projects.
“Our impact starts with our members – people who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities’ toughest challenges. Their efforts are supported by Rotary International, our member association, and The Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world. Rotary is led by our members, responsible leaders who help to carry forward our organization’s mission and values in their elected roles” said Rotarian Sheila John while making a statement during the interactive seminar.
Financing being one of the major challenges that the Rotary club is facing, Mr. Kamara called on the public to come on board in supporting community service especially to deprived communities in the country.
By Sylvia Villa
Tuesday September 13, 2016
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