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Impactful Service World - At Rotary Club of Upper Kololo

and constructed urinals and toilets at Kakomo Primary School in Kabale, planted over 500 trees across Kabale and Ntungamo, donated sanitary pads to promote menstrual hygiene and connected the school to National Water, giving students and staff easy access to clean water. • Katabi Economic Empowerment & Needs

Response. At a Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida home in Katabi, RAC UK donated assorted foodstuffs and conducted an economic empowerment session, training mothers and children in bead and necklace making. Following a needs assessment, these families have since made over UGX 500,000 in income from their products, a true reflection of sustainable impact. The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Giving: RAC UK run a successful campaign coined “2K2UK” – where every member contributed UGX 2,000 daily. The campaign not only raised funds but built

Celebrating Excellence: Cheers to the champions

January. In January 2024, the honoured Rtn MD Hon. Adrine Kobusingye for her contributions to agriculture, youth, and women empowerment as well as Wonder JR,a musician and mental health advocate, for using his voice to heal and uplift. The RAC UK brand identity has become recognizable within the district and beyond. Through intentional efforts, Teamwork, common vision to succeed, Mother club support and collaboration the fruits of their labour under Cedric Mihigo paid off. RAC UK were recognised at the 100th DisCon with the following awards: 1. President of the Year – Cedric Mihigo 2. Rising Star Award 3. TRF Award - Tier 1 We’ve come a long way since chartering “our babies”, as we fondly call them. An overwhelming sense of pride creeps up each time we see them accomplish a milestone, achieve a target they set form themselves, partner with us to implement services projects. We have seen growth and impact from the Rotaract Club of Upper Kololo; but most of all, we have seen the initial signes of the Upper Kololo legacy, and a love for service.

a culture of giving in our club. Professional & Leadership Development (PLD) – RAC UK designed platforms that prepared members for both Rotary and life beyond the club. Starting with the Rotary/Rotaract Mentorship Program where every Rotaractor was paired with a Rotarian mentor from the Rotary Club of Upper Kololo. Legacy Project – The Aggrey Kankunda Vocational Service Award: To honour those who give back to humanity through their professions, RAC UK launched the Aggrey Kankunda Vocational Service Award, an annual celebration held every first fellowship of

BY CHRISTINE MUKASA- MUGERWA

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