Passion Meets Purpose: Foundation Aspirations - At Rotary Club of Upper Kololo
W elcome to this year of Rotary 2025/2026, a year not different from the previous ones in terms of Rotary objective but different in terms of what Rotarians can achieve and make a lasting change in people’s lives. Every Rotary year, thousands of Rotarians globally commit themselves to service, spearheaded by a deep sense of purpose and unwavering passion. At the heart of this global impact lies a powerful engine that transforms dreams into reality The Rotary Foundation (TRF). TRF mission is to help members advance world understanding, good will and peace by improving people’s health, providing quality education, protecting environment and alleviating poverty. TRF isn’t just a fund, it channels the generosity of Rotarians into sustainable, life-changing projects that touch lives locally and globally. Since its founding in 1917, TRF has been Rotary’s backbone of service — funding thousands of life-changing projects in areas like clean water, education, maternal health, disease prevention, economic development, and peacebuilding. Whether it’s a literacy project in Uganda, a polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan, or a clean water system in Indonesia, TRF ensures that every dollar goes farther, impacts deeper, and lasts longer. In every Rotary club, there is a spark — a deep passion for service, community, and global change. However, passion alone is not enough. It needs direction, structure, and support. That is where The Rotary Foundation (TRF) steps in — turning the passion of Rotarians into powerful, purposeful action and a change maker in our communities. How it starts: “From Idea to Impact” Club members identify a pressing need in their community for example lack of medical equipment in a community Health Centre or the need for vocational training for unemployed youth, TRF steps in as a strategic partner. Through Global Grants and District Grants, the Foundation turns club projects into high- impact solutions. Global Grants, for instance, support large-scale international projects that align with Rotary’s areas of focus. They often involve partnerships with clubs in other countries and are co-funded by TRF, leveraging contributions to multiply their effect. District Grants, on the other hand, allow clubs to address local needs with greater flexibility, encouraging creative solutions and community involvement. Self Funded Projects, Some Clubs take a bold step to fund their own projects as they await grants. Members of Upper Kololo have fuelled a number of projects from funds contributed by themselves. A case in point is the Naguru Remand Home Project where Rotary Club of Upper Kololo has sustainably provided skills to the juvenile offenders including but not limited to tailoring, rabbit rearing, chicken rearing, hair dressing. The skilling in return has impacted on the lives of these juvenile offenders through economic empowerment,
The Role of Every Rotarian: “the joy of the community” TRF is like a human being that depends on air-oxygen. “Without oxygen, a person cannot live” TRF’s success depends on the commitment of individual Rotarians. In order to keep TRF alive, Rotarians must make a contribution. Every contribution whether through Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY), Paul Harris Fellowships, or the Endowment Fund creates a ripple effect that transforms lives worldwide. The Rotary Foundation is not just a fund; it is the heart of our movement. It is where our passion meets purpose. It is where dreams take shape, and hope is delivered. Let us continue / commit to give, to serve, and to lead because through TRF, our shared passion has the power to heal the world, put a smile and create joyous moments to the people. As Rotarians, when our passion meets TRF’s purpose, magic happens. We become more than volunteers; we become agents of change. The projects we support become legacies, and the communities we serve become testaments to what we can achieve together. Plan ahead: “give generously” As we look to the new Rotary year, let us renew our commitment to TRF. Let us dream together, dream big, give generously, and serve boldly because when passion meets purpose through The Rotary Foundation, the world becomes a better place. We do not have to wait to accumulate 1000 dollars, 100 dollars in order to give, every dollar counts “one by one makes a bundle”. Even small monthly contributions to TRF can fund projects that change lives. Let us walk together in service and commit to create a lasting impact in our communities. BY RTN WINFRED ANNET ARYANYIJUKA
Rotary Club of Upper Kololo TRF Director: Year 2025/2026.
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