Life Changing IMPACT|
Life has a way of surprising us, sometimes in some amazing ways as well as take us through some heartbreaking journeys.
Looking back over my life, decades later, I realize with great humility, that I am who I am today because of an amazing group of people. They gave their time, energy, resources to pay for my education & mentor me through my educational journey.
Were they Rotarians? No, but I definitely see and still experience the heart and spirit of rotary in their actions.
This is what makes September one of my dearest Rotary months, because we focus on Basic education and literacy in the world of Rotary.
Education turns the world literally; it reduces poverty, improves health, encourages community and economic development whilst promoting peace.
Consider this:
• If all women completed primary education, there would be 66% fewer maternal deaths.
• A child born to a mother who can read is 50% more likely to survive past the age of five.
• If all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills, 171 million people could be lifted out of poverty, which would be equivalent to a 12% cut in world poverty.
What are we doing about this within our District? This is what September is about, in small and large strides we are covering your impact as we deal with illiteracy and lack of access to basic education.
Closer home, in addition to September being basic education and literacy month, it also happens to be New Generation month.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can choose to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
Our Feature story segment we will interact with the New Generation Committee as they navigate us through their world. Roped into all this we will also explore our impact as a district through the rich anecdotes borne from the spirit of Rotary that fuels the sustainability and innovation that goes into projects that are focused on Basic Education and literacy.
As a indication of our commitment to you we have a remarkable team that makes The Timeline possible every month.
It is my distinct pleasure & honor to introduce to you;
Rtr. Betty Mbaya; Deputy Editor|
Rotaract Club of Nairobi Central|
Rtr. Steve Maina; Senior Editor|
Rotaract Club of Nairobi Central|
CP Rtr. Karen Rono; iFeature Coordinator|
Charter President, Rotaract Club of Hurlingham in Formation|
PP Sidy Nduta; iClub Coordinator|
Past President, Rotary Club of Syokimau|
Kenya Country Office Administrator|
District Bulletin Officer|
As an Editorial team are keen to hear from you; your feedback, insights & how you are connecting the world, no project is too small. Send us the anecdotes of your activities package them in three hundred (300) word articles accompanied by three (3) – five (5) photos of the projects
If you have a story that you need featured, send it to dg.e.magazine@gmail.com and we shall get back to you.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Wanjikú WAIRIA|
District Newsletter Chair|
Rotary Club of Nairobi – Lang’ata|
