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Rotary Club of Demerara observes World Understanding Month
Unlike most people, February is not just a month for the hundreds of thousands of Rotarians found in every corner of the earth. This month, Rotarians around the world celebrate ‘World Understanding Month’.
It is the time, when these volunteers put their heads together and remember not only their founders but also the reason they embarked on journey to maintain and exemplify the mandates of Rotary International (RI).
The head table at the World Understanding Dinner
Rotary, accredited as one of the largest and most influential international humanitarian service organisations worldwide, is essentially a network of mature professionals who come together to volunteer in their communities.
It was founded in Chicago on February 23, 1905, and today over 1.2 million members belong to 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.
Rotary members, as volunteers, conduct projects to address today’s humanitarian challenges, including illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water, and environmental concerns while encouraging high standards in all vocations.
Rotarians strive to build goodwill and peace, and provide humanitarian service not only in their communities but throughout the world.
As part of the celebrations of RI’s 109th anniversary, The Rotary Club of Demerara, on Tuesday last, hosted a World Understanding Dinner at Duke Lodge, Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown.
The evening was one of fine dining and interaction between its members and special invitees.
The United States Ambassador to Guyana D. Brent Hardt was the keynote speaker of the evening. He highlighted the importance of World Understanding and his country’s involvement in fostering understanding around the World.
The Ambassador in his insightful delivery, expounded upon US policies around the world which promoted World Understanding, and specifically in Guyana, as he also focused on the Leadership and Democracy (LEAD) project.
He spoke too about cultural exchanges which promote youth understanding. The Ambassador made mention of the One World Youth Project (OWYP) which is US-funded and is being executed primarily by University of Guyana students who volunteer their time to educate students in earlier stages of the education system.
Hardt also addressed cultural integration, highlighting that there is a US Alternative Rock Band “Filligar” which is performing over the weekend at the Rupununi Music and Arts Festival.
In addition, Rotary Demerara also invited a member of their youth arm who also addressed the gathering on the work on the OWYP.
Rotary clubs have often celebrated the day by participating in service projects, including conducting free dental clinics for senior and low-income individuals, mentoring youth, and raising funds for polio eradication efforts.
As they continue the anniversary celebrations, the club has several projects planned which will be executed in and around Georgetown.
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