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ROTARY AFRICA Established 1927 • A member of the Rotary World Magazine Press • December 2016 Merry Christmas www.rotaryafrica.com
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Special report Projects
14 | Rotary Day at the United Nations 20 | Fun and celebration
21 | Another School saved
Upfront 22 | Chatsworth goes green
4 | From the editor 23 | An armful of presents
5 | Message from the RI President
6 | Foundation Chair’s message Youth
Celebrate the Foundation centennial 24 | All hands on deck!
What you should know 26 | Welcome Karoline
8 | Convention 27 | 55 new Interactors!
9 | Don’t forget to have fun! 28 | Club and district news
10 | Foundation matters
12 | Recognise someone and help Round up
End Polio Now 31 | Club and district news
Devoted to empowering women
s 13 | Education transforms Recognised
45 | Welcomed and honoured
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 3
From the editor
MEET THE TEAM
Editor Sarah van Heerden
MAKE IT PEACEFUL
I have to admit I was disappointed to discover that
Administration Sharon Robertson the Rotary month for December was no longer family
month. Although, with the Christmas festivities,
Chairman Gerald Sieberhagen December is by default a family month, but it was nice
Directors Greg Cryer that it had official recognition as such.
Andy Gray The family of Rotary is enormous; it crosses the globe,
bridging racial and political divides, religious and cultural
Peter Hugo lines. Globally, the last half of this year has been filled with
Anton Meerkotter turmoil, vicious political battles (in many countries, not just
Natty Moodley those hitting the headlines), refugee and humanitarian
crises and natural disasters… and thanks to social media,
Publisher
Rotary in Africa everyone has had an opinion! It disturbs me to see all the
Reg. No. 71/04840/08 hatred and lies which are spread through the media and
(incorp. association not for gain) across social media platforms. What is more discouraging
is how many people believe the false news, the outright lies,
PBO No: 18/13/13/3091 and jump to opinions based on attention-seeking headlines.
Registered at the GPO as a It makes me want to scream, “Think for yourselves,” when
newspaper I see how people do that and don’t bother to research what
they read, they just trust it to be true. In doing that, they
Design & Layout Rotary in Africa allow hatred and fear to fester and spread. This results in
nasty racist attacks and instances of bullying – and these
Printers Colour Planet, Pinetown are what destroy and prevent peace.
It is easy to get caught up in the hype, to allow the fire
of ‘righteous’ (even if it is misplaced) indignation to flow
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Sharon Robertson through us. But we need to stop it. We need to think and
Sarah van Heerden research. Just because it was on the internet or you read it
Tariff card on request at on a so-called news site (a word to the wise, with just R50
www.rotaryafrica.com and an hour or so to work, I too can create an authentic
looking news site) does not make anything true. The
Subscriptions Sharon Robertson internet is not an encyclopaedia. If anything, the internet is
that nasty, gossip-mongering busy body from down the road
www.rotaryafrica.com (digital)
– you can’t trust it at all!
If you feel that burn of hatred and fear starting, just think
Contributions rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za of your Rotary family. It is made up of people from nearly
every possible population grouping. These are people who
despite your differences, believe in community service,
Distribution Rotary Districts 9210, 9211, believe in Service Above Self and who when it comes down
9212, 9220, 9350, 9370 and 9400 to it, are really not all that different. We all want the world to
(Southern and Eastern Africa) be a better place and work tirelessly to achieve that. If more
than 1.2 million people can forget their differences and work
to achieve what Rotary has done around the globe, I don’t
Contact Rotary Africa see why the rest of the world can’t follow suit. I think it is time
P.O. Box 563 we showed them how to do it.
Westville As we are on the verge of entering another year, let us
3630 be the voices of reason and demonstrate how when we
South Africa celebrate our similarities and share our goals and dreams,
our differences don’t matter at all.
Have a very merry Christmas and let us make next year
Telephone 0027 (31) 267 1848
a peaceful one!
Sarah
Fax 0027 (31) 267 1849
Email rotaryafrica@mweb.co.za Until next year,
Website www.rotaryafrica.com
The Rotary Emblem, Rotary International, Rotary,
Rotary Club and Rotarian are trademarks of Rotary
International and are used under licence. The views Rotary
expressed herein are not necessarily those of Rotary
Africa, Rotary International or The Rotary Foundation.
Africa
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4 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016
up front
Message from the
RI PRESIDENT
ON THE WEB
Speeches and news from RI President John F Germ at
www.rotary.org/office-president
DEAR FELLOW ROTARIANS,
I joined Rotary as an engineer. There are almost I could draw the same parallel to any number of other
as many classifications in the profession of vocations – ordinary occupations with the same kind of
engineering as there are in Rotary, but I happen to life-changing impact. In so many ways – some of which
be a mechanical engineer. A mechanical engineer we see and some we don’t – our vocations allow us to
calculates the heating and cooling loads for a new help other people live better, safer and healthier lives.
building, makes sure the right lights are in the right Just like the work we do in Rotary.
places and plans the plumbing so your hot water Through our vocations and in our clubs, in our
pipe doesn’t end in a drinking fountain. communities and across continents, we are touching
Mechanical engineers don’t stand out in a crowd and the lives of people we don’t know and might never meet.
they don’t call attention to themselves with what they do. And in every part of the world, every single day, whether
You probably haven’t thought much about the engineers they know it or not, people are living better, safer and
who designed the buildings you use, the car you drive healthier lives because of the work of Rotary.
or the traffic patterns you follow. But every time you get The people we help might not have met a single
in an elevator, turn the key in your ignition or cross the Rotarian. They might not even know that Rotary exists.
street when the light is green, you are entrusting your But they are drinking clean water from a borehole that
life to an engineer somewhere whom you’ve never met. Rotary dug. They’re learning to read with books that
You trust that your elevator will open at the floor you Rotary gave them. They’re living lives that are better,
want it to. You trust that your car will start and stop as happier and healthier – because of Rotary Serving
it should. You trust that the traffic light is going to turn Humanity.
red before the green light goes on. Every day, you put
your life in the hands of people whose names you do
not know and whom you might never meet. You might
not think about them at all – but they touch your lives
every day.
JOHN F GERM
President, Rotary International
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 5
Foundation Trustee Chair’s message
RESPONSIBLE INVESTING
FOR DOING GOOD
Rotarians frequently ask if The Rotary Foundation
follows socially responsible investing by screening
Kalyan Banerjee
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE CHAIR
Does this mean the Foundation will categorically
exclude specific companies or industries from
or restricting certain investments based on social, investment? That’s where the “no” part of my answer
environmental or political criteria. The answer is comes in. Given Rotary’s diverse membership and its
yes – and no. various cultural beliefs, agreeing on such restrictions
Yes, the Foundation considers both financial and would be extremely difficult.
social returns when making an investment decision. The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation and the
Our Investment Committee encourages our investment Rotarian financial experts on our Investment Committee
consultant and its managers to invest in companies that take their job very seriously. Rotarians have entrusted
comply with laws, regulations, ethical standards and us with millions of dollars that they have designated
national or international norms and are aligned with to do good in the world. Our capacity to provide clean
Rotary values. water and education, improve health care and economic
We also consider how each of our investment development and promote peace depends heavily on
managers incorporates socially responsible investing our investment income. So it is especially important that
as part of their process. Currently seven of these we invest your gifts wisely.
managers, responsible for about 36 percent of the Because The Rotary Foundation belongs to all of us,
Foundation’s total assets, were signatories to the we believe strongly in transparency. We have posted a
United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment. wealth of information on www.rotary.org. You can find
These principles offer possible actions for incorporating audited statements for the Foundation for the past three
environmental, social and governance issues - such years and tax returns for the past six years, along with
as public and workplace safety, climate change and extensive material on investment practices, philosophy
shareholder rights - into investment practice. Following and historical returns. I hope this detailed information
these principles could reduce risk, improve returns and will reinforce your confidence in our Foundation and
better align our portfolio with our mission. inspire your continued generosity.
CELEBRATE THE FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL
Join in and show your support for The Rotary Foundation. Here are some ways to get involved:
• Plan a Rotary Day in your community to raise awareness of Rotary and its Foundation.
• Promote projects your club or district is involved in that are funded by the Foundation. Share your photos
and stories on your social media pages using #TRF100.
• Empower The Rotary Foundation to support the good
work of Rotary clubs by making a special contribution.
• Apply for a grant from the Foundation to fund a project.
• Attend the Rotary Convention in Atlanta, 10-14 June 2017.
what you should know
Object of Rotary recognition of the worthiness of
all useful occupations; and the
world fellowship of business and
professional persons united in the
The Object of Rotary is to encourage dignifying of each Rotarian’s ideal of service.
and foster the ideal of service as a occupation as an opportunity to
basis of worthy enterprise and, in
particular, to encourage and foster:
serve society; The Four-Way Test
Third. The application of the ideal of Of the things we think, say or do:
First. The development of service in each Rotarian’s personal, 1) Is it the TRUTH?
acquaintance as an opportunity for business, and community life; 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
service; 3) Will it build GOODWILL and
Fourth. The advancement of BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Second. High ethical standards international understanding, 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
in business and professions; the goodwill, and peace through a concerned?
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December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 7
Convention
Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King
CITY OF PEACE
Jr served as pastor.
Although Atlanta has seen its share of violence and
inequity over time, today it brims with reminders
that there is another way. Get inspired while you’re
visiting for the 2017 Rotary International Convention
from 10 to 14 June.
Take a short walk from the convention centre to the
Centre for Civil and Human Rights. There, you can
see the handwritten notes, speeches and sermons of
civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, experience an
interactive 1960s-era lunch counter ‘sit-in’ and learn
more about persecuted groups all over the world.
A streetcar will take you to the Martin Luther King
Jr National Historic Site, where you can visit King’s
childhood home and Ebenezer Baptist Church, where
King was baptised and where he later became pastor,
looks just as it did in the 1960s.
Former US President Jimmy Carter, another Nobel
Peace Prize winner, continues his fight for human rights
at the Carter Centre, on Atlanta’s Freedom Parkway.
Visitors can stop by the Jimmy Carter Presidential
Library and Museum, which features memorabilia from
his presidency.
Rotary will host a Presidential Peace Conference
from 9 to 10 June to celebrate our successes and look
for opportunities to continue our commitment to peace.
To register, visit riconvention.org.
– Deblina Chakraborty
8 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016
DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN! by PDG Andrew Jaeger, Regional Rotary Coordinator
Dear Friends and Family of Rotary, values and common threads, but we also need to be
flexible enough to be different where it makes sense.
When I reflect on the magnitude of Rotary, I do so In our personal and Rotary lives I believe that our
with great humility, respect as well as excitement. ambition needs to be big. If I have learned anything
Humility, because I know how important Rotary is to in the past years, it is that if you set small goals you
myself and to so many people around the world. It starts get small results. If you set big goals, sometimes you
in Chicago, the birth place of Rotary, and goes into our are disappointed, but more often than not, you get big
homes and more than 200 countries where the Rotary results. To achieve these big results I believe we have
brand remains an important symbol. to find new ways to delight our members. We have
Respect, because I have learned the power of to inspire our passionate and committed Rotarians to
what is at the heart of Rotary; responsibility, integrity, continue to learn and grow. We also have to continue to
inclusiveness and some newly agreed to innovation. do good not because we must, but because it is right.
These words and others have defined Rotary and in I hope you are as excited as I am about the
turn, have partly defined me. With many thousands of extraordinary opportunities that lie ahead for us.
hours spent in Rotary, I am part of Rotary and Rotary is Having said all this, the festive season is approaching
part of me. - a time which is traditionally spent with families and
Excitement because I see great opportunities having fun. Despite all the chaos in the world today, let
ahead of us. The world is changing so quickly and us prioritise our families in this month and have as much
we have superb clubs and members which can play a fun as we can. Let us appreciate and enjoy our spouses
meaningful role in this change. Change is never easy and children who play such a vital role in Rotary too.
and will require some tough decisions about how to Rotary clubs benefit immensely when they achieve
prioritise our efforts, but I am confident that we have a a balanced interaction between Rotarians and their
bright future together. families, enhancing home lives and family interactions.
The Rotary that I grew up in, and that many of us We are half way through the Rotary year and
grew up in, is no more. That is the simple reality. Rotary Christine, Daniel and I would like to thank everyone
today has many challenges that need some really for their love, warmth, support and commitment to our
creative thinking in our quest for making the world a common goals. We look forward to the rest of the year
better place. and to achieving great things together.
I believe, while respecting and revering the past, To everyone on holiday and going on holiday; enjoy
we must set our sights solely on the future and without yourselves and come back rejuvenated and refreshed.
spending time on trying to re-create what once was. We To all Rotarians celebrating Christmas we wish you
must have the courage to know what to leave behind a blessed and fulfilling festive season and that the true
and to know what we must change and renew. meaning of Christmas will fill your lives.
As we think about these issues, we need shared And don’t forget to have fun!
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 9
Foundation matters
RECOGNISING AND HONOURING
ROTARY ALUMNI
The Rotary Foundation has two auspicious awards
By PDG Patrick Coleman
Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator Zone 20A South
to be presented to our Rotary alumni – The Rotary
Global Alumni Service to Humanity and The Rotary
Alumni Association of the Year awards.
Literally tens of thousands of
people have passed through the
halls of Rotary and have gone
forward to become local, regional,
national and international leaders.
One of our most notable success
stories is Dr Sadako Ogata of
Japan (left). Dr Ogata was an
Ambassadorial Scholar in 1951
attending Georgetown University
in Washington DC, USA.
It is important to remember
that this was just six years
after the end of World War II in
which Japan was defeated by
the Allied Forces (composed of
countries from where the vast Who is eligible?
majority of Rotarians lived). This With the exception of current and past Rotary senior
is an example of Rotary’s Objective to build world leaders, all living Rotary alumni – Rotarians and non-
understanding and peace. Rotarians – are eligible for this award. An individual may
Over the course of Dr Ogata’s professional career, receive this award only once.
she has served as the UN High Commissioner for Each district governor may submit the name of
Refugees (1991 to 2004) and Japan International one candidate for this award to their Regional Rotary
Cooperation Agency (2004 to 2012). She has dedicated Foundation Coordinator. Each RRFC may then select
her life to helping others on an International scale. one nominee as the winner for the zone or region. I
This year The Rotary Foundation awarded Dr Ogata will consult Rotary Coordinator Andrew Jaeger, Rotary
with the Rotary Global Alumni Service to Humanity Public Image Coordinator Kanthan Pillay, Rotary
award. The award will be officially presented at the End Polio Now Zone Coordinator Richard Brooks
Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, USA, in and Endowment/Major Gift Advisor Trevor Long to
June 2017. determine the best candidate for Zone 20A South.
For many Rotarians this award is virtually unknown This nomination must be submitted to RI World
and the process for nominating a recipient is a mystery. Headquarters by 30 June 2017 for the following year’s
Let me explain the award. award.
While this deadline is months away, the candidates
The Rotary Global Alumni Service to Humanity must be vetted by the Rotary clubs then suggested to
award was created to honour an outstanding Rotary the district governor. Next, the candidate will be vetted
alumnus whose career and activities illustrate by the District Rotary Foundation Committees. The
the impact of Rotary’s programmes on his or her successful candidate’s name will be submitted to me for
service to humanity. consideration by the committee of coordinators.
After that, the Joint Young Leaders and Alumni
Nominees must have: Engagement Committee will review all eligible
• Demonstrated the social benefits of Rotary’s nominations and recommend one international winner
programmes through extraordinary service to be presented to the Board and Trustees at their joint
activities and professional achievement. meeting in October 2017 for selection.
• Achieved distinction in their profession or vocation. I am encouraging every Rotary club to select an
• Performed sustainable service affecting the outstanding Rotary Alumnus in their area (based on the
international community. aforementioned criteria). If you believe that you have
10 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016a qualified candidate, please submit that name on the The same process and deadlines will apply.
appropriate nomination form by 28 January 2017. The alumni association must:
I will ask the governors to examine the candidates • Be formally chartered by Rotary International.
from each district and submit the best candidate’s • Be up-to-date in responding to all requests for
name to me by 30 March 2017. Please note that these information from RI, such as surveys, and keep
candidates can be named as the District Alumni Service Rotary’s records of association officers current.
to Humanity Award Recipient. Each district can present • Enhance the awareness of the value of alumni
a plaque to that recipient at their district conference. within Rotary.
I will consult with my team and name the recipient • Have completed a project or activity over the
of the Rotary Alumni Service to Humanity Award for preceding 12 months that had an impact on a
Southern Africa to be awarded at the Zone Institute in local or international community and involved a
Johannesburg in September 2017. That recipient will be majority of the association’s members.
our candidate for the The Rotary Global Alumni Service • Have an online presence through social media
to Humanity award. (such as Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Demonstrate collaboration between Rotarians
The Rotary Alumni Association of the Year award and alumni.
recognises an alumni association that has • Support the Object of Rotary and demonstrate
increased awareness of the significant role alumni the principle of Service Above Self.
play in Rotary and demonstrated the lasting impact
of Rotary programmes.
Rotary
ROTARY AT A GLANCE
Rotaract Interact Rotary Community Corps
Members: 1 227 197 Members: 223 169 Members: 474 720 Members: 211 370
Clubs: 35 521 Clubs: 9703 Clubs: 20 640 RCC: 9 190
S AV E T H E DAT E !
Rotary Zone 20A Institute (Africa south of the Sahara)
11-16 September 2017
Cradle of Mankind, near Johannesburg
South Africa
This event will cover topics relevant to the global activities and
growth of Rotary as they apply to our Zone, as well as to train our
future leaders. It will be an opportunity to meet the senior officers
of our organisation and be part of Rotary’s future in Africa.
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 11Paul Harris Fellows
RECOGNISE SOMEONE AND
HELP END POLIO NOW
By PDG Richard Brooks, End Polio Now Coordinator - Zone 20A South
Christmas is the time for giving and what better way that a PHF is an award. It is not; it’s simply a recognition
to do so in this, the centennial year of the Rotary of a donation of $1 000 which individuals, clubs or
Foundation, than by giving $1 000 to PolioPlus and districts can use to recognise people. Whether it is a
recognising a loved one as a Paul Harris Fellow recognition or an award does not detract from the fact
(PHF). that it is a great honour for a person to be named a PHF.
Rotary.org explains that a person who gives $1 000 I feel that a personal contribution and the recognition of
or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus or an approved a loved one should be encouraged and not criticised.
Foundation grant is recognised as a PHF. To recognise For its centennial year, The Rotary Foundation set a
someone else, you can give the amount in their name. goal to raise $45 million for PolioPlus. There are already
Earlier this year, I met a Past District Governor from more than one million PHFs around the world and I
Nigeria who recognised his wife, his children and if I am appeal to you to consider increasing that number and
not mistaken, even his grandchildren as PHFs. help End Polio Now.
This festive season, a PHF can be a gift that keeps on
giving. Thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s For more on how to give, go to:
commitment to donate $2 for every dollar raised, your www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/end-polio.
contribution will become $3 000.
There is a misconception among many Rotarians
Beacon Bay’s Nomaci is
DEVOTED TO
EMPOWERING
WOMEN
Rotarian and human rights activist, Nomaci Qabaka, recently challenged
her fellow members of the Rotary Club of Beacon Bay (D9370) to focus
on empowering women through education and job creation. The former
social worker and educator practices what she preaches and her
enthusiasm for service is contagious.
In Mdantsane near East London, she organised a bead factory which
empowered unemployed women in the area. The bead products were an
immediate hit among foreigners who attended the 2010 Fifa World Cup and
are now exported worldwide. She has also trained more than 100 unskilled
workers in the design and manufacture of jewellery using recycled glass.
Another initiative by Nomaci is her information and communications
technology (ICT) training project which offers free training in Mdantsane and
East London. Currently, she is working on organising a mobile ICT training
caravan to visit schools in the Eastern Cape and provide free training.
Nomaci is a very committed and enthusiastic member of the Rotary Club of
Beacon Bay and her daughter Anathi Qabaka is a member of the Rotary Club
of Durban Umhlatuzana (D9370). Nomaci serves on Beacon Bay’s community
service committee and is responsible for the club’s participation in the Tree
of Joy project. This project involves many Rotary clubs in East London and
collects gifts for people who would normally not receive one at Christmas.
“We are honoured to have Nomaci in our club and we appreciate her
service to others,” said Vice President, Dr Chester Woodhall.
12 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016Thanks to Kirstenbosch, Sisipho will use his education to help his community
EDUCATION TRANSFORMS Sisipho Hamlomo, from the the rural village of
Kentani in the Eastern Cape, is the first student
the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch (D9350)
sponsored to attend university. The 21-year-
old is studying at Rhodes University for a BSc
degree in computer studies and visited Cape
Town to thank his benefactors in person.
It was a special trip for Sisipho as it was not
only the weekend of his 21st birthday, but it was
also his first visit to the city and the first time he
had travelled by air.
In thanking the club, Sisipho said that the club
had come “to my rescue at an opportune moment
when the world seemed to have collapsed on
me.” He explained how receiving an education
has left him “well placed to fight all social ills as
it (education) is the only weapon to conquer
everything.”
The passionate young man assured the
Rotarians that their contribution to his education
gave him hope and courage and in the long run,
would help him “transform the landscape of my
poor community.”
PP Jennifer Paterson, Sisipho Hamlomo and
PDG Vyv Deacon.
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 13Rotary recognises Annemarie Mostert for improving
lives and communities
ROTARY
DAY
AT THE
UNITED
NATIONS
Researched and compiled by Sarah van Heerden
14 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016special report
Annemarie Mostert, president of the Rotary E-Club Grimaldi (D1730, France), encourages
of Southern Africa D9400, was recognised for her young professionals and provides promising
responsible business practises at Rotary Day new businesses with training and funding.
at the United Nations on 12 November. Rotary Faure launched a business contest called Le
International recognised six individuals and two Trophee du Rotary. Now in its seventh year, the
corporations for bringing positive, lasting change programme has drawn support from a major
to their communities. bank and kept past participants involved as
She was recognised for the contribution she mentors.
has made by offering education, job training, • Suresh Goklaney, of the Rotary Club of Bombay
entrepreneurship and leadership development for (D3141, India), provides clean water in rural
women through Sešego Cares, a Johannesburg-based villages and urban slums throughout India.
non-profit organisation she established in 2005. She Goklaney, executive vice chairman of the world’s
also collaborated with TOMS Shoes and mobilised 70 largest manufacturer of UV water purification
Rotary clubs across South Africa to provide 1.3 million systems, has also established water centres where
pairs of shoes to children in need. local women sell clean water to generate income.
Through inclusive business practises, each • Stephanie Woollard, of the Rotary Club of Melbourne
honouree brought employment, mentoring, education, (D6930, Australia), helps Nepalese women make
innovation and collaboration to their humanitarian work. and sell products abroad. Woollard founded
“These business leaders represent the intersection Seven Women after meeting seven illiterate crafts
of commerce and cause,” said Rotary International people during a visit to Nepal. It has since trained
President John Germ. “Because of their dedication to and employed more than 1 000 women in the last
economic development, thousands of individuals have decade, while also teaching basic bookkeeping and
gained steady employment, vital job skills and the computer skills.
education necessary to build a better life. I extend my • Larry Wright, Rotary Club of Taylor (D6400, USA),
warmest congratulations to them for their outstanding supports entrepreneurs in bankruptcy-era Detroit
service to humanity.” by providing microloans, business classes and
The honourees received Rotary’s Responsible mentorship through his organisation Launch Detroit.
Business recognition as part of the annual event which
highlights humanitarian activities that Rotary and the The business partners recognised were:
United Nations lead around the world. • Coca Cola Beverages Pakistan for raising public
awareness for polio vaccinations in Pakistan (one
The other honourees were: of the few countries never to have stopped polio)
• Juan Silva Beauperthuy, of the Rotary Club and clean water and sanitation projects.
of Chacao (D4370, Venezuela), helps keep • Mercantil Banco Universal supports a project
disadvantaged youth on the right track through which has trained 6 000 students at 40 universities
Queremos Graduarnos, an education programme on social responsibility and leadership. This
focused on mentoring and skill development, which was undertaken to encourage students to use
is supported by his engineering firm. Today, the their academic knowledge to help underserved
programme serves more 700 learners in 18 schools. communities in Venezuela and beyond.
• Jean-Paul Faure, of the Rotary Club of Cagnes-
Serving those most in need
The theme of this year’s Rotary Day at the United Representative for Disarmament Affairs and Special
Nations at UN headquarters in New York City was Advisor to the UN Secretary, Ambassador Kin Woo-soo,
‘Responsible Business, Resilient Societies.’ It welcomed the delegates. During the plenary session
recognised Rotary’s role at the intersection of RI President John Germ delivered the Rotary keynote
commerce and cause while delivering the message address. It was followed by a polio update from the
that as a business owner, one can be both socially UNICEF Chief of Polio, Reza Hossaini, and an address
conscious and profitable. The programme drew on responsible business from the CEO of Business
more than 1 350 participants and included the for Peace Foundation, Per Saxegaard. Rotary’s
recognition ceremony for the honourees, as well as Secretary General, John Hewko, introduced the Rotary
panel discussions and youth activities. Responsible Business Award honourees.
The UN’s Under Secretary-General, High Speakers and breakout sessions focused on aspects
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December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 15of responsible business (such as education, innovation, The internationally-recognised graduation approach
partnerships) the needs of the world’s poorest people, has been adopted and adapted by many organisations.
the empowerment of women and youth and how these It helps participants and their families build secure,
issues relate to the Sustainable Development Goals sustainable and resilient livelihoods while gaining the
(SDG). The SDG is the United Nations ambitious skills and confidence to move forward. The programme
framework for eliminating global poverty by 2030. The provides support to address the immediate needs of
17 goals were adopted by the member countries on 25 the participants and provides longer-term investments
September 2015 and were set to end poverty, protect in life and technical skills training, asset transfers,
the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Each goal has enterprise development, savings and planning for
specific targets to be achieved within the next 15 years. the future to enable the ultra-poor families develop
The breakout spotlight session panels consisted sustainable livelihoods.
of a moderator, UN expert, business or non-profit Its results have been noteworthy and impact
organisation expert and a Rotary Responsible Business assessments found that in Bangladesh there was a
honouree. participant success rate of 95 percent on completion
President of the Rotary E-Club of Southern of the programme within two years. “Recent impact
Africa D9400 and a Rotary Responsible Business evaluation data shows that these results are sustained
honouree, Annemarie Mostert, was a panellist on the seven years after the completion of the programme. If
spotlight session titled The Ultra Poor (the poorest we look at the global landscape with the international
of the poor): Serving Those Most in Need. She was pilots, funded by CGap and the Ford Foundation,
joined by moderator Knut Johnsen, alternate Rotary they demonstrate similar high graduation rates for
Representative to the UN and fellow panellists UN participants meeting their own country-specific criteria,”
expert Bjorn Gillsater, manager of the World Bank said Dharmadasa.
New York and NGO expert Harshani Dharmadasa, The data also showed a significant reduction in the
programme manager Ultra Poor Graduation for BRAC. inequality gaps which define the distinction between the
Knut Johnsen opened the session with a reminder non poor and the ultra poor. In conclusion, Dharmadasa
that the first SDG “is to rid the world of poverty and the noted that BRAC and Rotary are working together on a
last one has to do with partnerships. That’s why we are strategic partnership to expand graduation programmes
all here today. We have governments, we have not-for- in partnership with governments, multi-laterals and
profit organisations, we have profit corporations and we NGOs in developing countries in Africa and Asia.
are all working in conjunction with a lot of the agencies Annemarie Mostert began her presentation with a
in the UN system.” He added that initial results from the moving video introduction about Sešego Cares after
last year showed that the SDGs “are achievable” and which she spoke about the socio-economic conditions
that “to achieve these goals we need these partnerships which are found in the communities in which Sešego
which are very meaningful.” Cares operates and examples of its successful and
Harshani Dharmadasa introduced BRAC then sustainable projects.
discussed its Ultra Poor Graduation programme. It was The NGO, which was established 11 years ago to
developed in Bangladesh before being implemented in make a sustainable contribution to the well-being of
other countries and is due to be rolled out in Uganda communities, considers sustainability a key issue when
and Tanzania. it comes to becoming involved in projects. Its use of
16 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016During her presentation,
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SAVE THE DATE!
Council of Southern Africa (COSA)
Business meeting and AGM
Mount Edgecombe Country Club, Durban
23rd to 26th February 2017
What is COSA? The programme will include but not limited to presentations and
• This Governors' Council is a voluntary group of past, present and discussions on many issues including:
future officers of Rotary serving the southern African continent. • Feedback from the current DGs
• COSA membership is made up of officers from D9210, D9350, • Future plans from DGEs
D9370 and D9400 • Discussions on relevant issues affecting COSA Districts
• COSA was formed by the districts of Southern Africa more than • The proposed Rotary Foundation of Southern Africa
25 years ago. • Foundation update (Elizabeth Lamberti will be representing the
• The council meets annually and considers issues and challenges Foundation )
facing all Rotarians in this part of Africa and indeed, the wider • Polio update
world of Rotary. • RFHD feedback and future plans
• By coming together each year the leadership in the districts • Rotary Africa
forming this council have been able to draw inspirations from • Public Image
each other, share best practices among peers and to maximise • AGM
opportunities with the greater Rotary structures and programmes.
The COSA committee is currently finalising the programme and agenda
Each participating district is committed to chairing two consecutive which will be distributed in due course along with the formal invitation
years of COSA - the February meeting will be the last year of D9370's to the event.
leadership and the mantle will be handed over to D9400 for the period COSA members are asked to save the date in the interim and if they
2017 to 2019. so wish, confirm with D9370 District Secretary Hilary Augustus of their
intention to attend.
This year's programme will be structured to entice members to consider
extending their stay in Durban with fellowship events being planned for The COSA committee is looking forward to meeting up with friends and
the Thursday evening preceding the formal business meeting on Friday colleagues in Durban.
and a beach brunch planned for Sunday morning.
Greg Cryer
A black-tie gala dinner is planned for the Saturday evening. COSA chair 2015-2017
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 1749 of the 800 delegates who helped form the United Nations were active
Rotarians. Over the years, our ties with the UN have strengthened and
Rotary still has representatives at the organisation
ROTARY AND THE UN
From the United Nations’ earliest days in the
aftermath of World War II, the organisation’s
nation, large or small can solve all its problems alone.
Yet united, we face the possibility of great productivity,
humanitarian mission has always dovetailed with prosperity and peace if we work together. That is the
Rotary’s efforts to administer aid and build peace. purpose of civilisation.” Rockefeller reaffirmed that the
The establishment of the United Nations was a long world’s nations affirm their recognition of responsibilities
and complex process in which a number of Rotarians to the world effort and should work towards a new
played a role. In 1945 as 49 of the 800 delegates, workable “international security organisation.”
advisors and consultants at the United Nations Charter The Rockefeller family played an instrumental role
Conference were also active Rotarians. in providing the new organisation with its headquarters
The role of Rotary clubs in promoting understanding in New York. In March 1946, the UN Security Council
among nations, providing a platform for dialogue opened its first session at the interim location at Hunter
and creating positive change in communities around College’s Gymnasium in the Bronx. A few weeks later,
the world provided valuable support for the newly Secretary General Trygve Lie selected the New York
established United Nations. City building from the 1938 World’s Fair site at Flushing
In April 1945, Nelson Rockefeller, the US Assistant Meadows as the temporary meeting hall of the General
Secretary of State, was the keynote speaker at the Assembly, the Secretariat and the Security Council.
annual Pan-American Day luncheon of the Rotary New York Officials hoped that the Flushing Meadows
Club of New York. His speech to the more than 500 location would be considered for the permanent site of
Rotarians who attended the luncheon was broadcast by the UN Headquarters and Robert Moses, a member of
radio to the western hemisphere, including translations the Rotary Club of New York, was authorised to spend
in Spanish and Portuguese. Rockefeller stated that “No $1.2 million improving the Flushing Meadow site. Moses
18 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016Trygve Lie, Secretary-General of the United Nations, receives a cheque for $8.5 million from John D
Rockefeller III, on behalf of his father, John D Rockefeller Jr, for the purchase of the six-block Manhattan
East River site where the United Nations Headquarters would be built. From left to right: Rotarian Robert
Moses (Commissioner of Parks, Coordinator of construction between NYC and UN), Mayor William
O’Dwyer, Trygve Lie and John D Rockefeller Jr III. 25 March 1947. Photo: United Nations
also made 1 612 apartments in Parkway Village in Queens and Peter
Cooper Village available for the delegates at an average cost of $25 per
room.
ROTARIANS INVOLVED
A number of sites were proposed to house the United Nations Some of the notable Rotarians at
headquarters but only one, the Belmoth-Roxborough site in Philadelphia, the 1945 San Francisco United
was considered to be suitable by most of the site location committee Nations Charter Conference were:
members. However, at midnight on Friday 6 December 1946, not long
before Philadelphia was to be voted on, Secretary-General Lie, Robert • Thomas J Davis, president of
Moses and Mayor O’Dwyer called Nelson Rockefeller to arrange for his Rotary International in 1941/42
father to finance the purchase of Turtle Bay, a six block area of slaughter and unsuccessful Republican
houses and run-down buildings on the east side of Manhattan, for $8.5 candidate for the US Senate.
million. They thought it was “worth a try” since the Rockefeller family had
generously donated the library to the League of Nations and the family • Luther Hodges, past president
was very supportive of the new international organisation. of the Rotary Club of New York
On 26 March 1947, John D Rockefeller III presented Secretary- (1945/46). Luther also went on
General Lie with the $8.5 million gift to finance the purchase of Turtle to become governor of North
Bay area. Carolina, Commerce Secretary
Today, Rotary holds the highest consultative status possible with for President Kennedy
the United Nations as a non-governmental organisation and the two (1960/63) and President of
organisations have developed a strong and productive partnership. In Rotary International in 1968.
1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus, the first initiative to tackle global polio
eradication through the mass vaccination of children. The Global Polio • Gabriel L Dennis, the Secretary
Eradication Initiative, formed in 1988, is a public-private partnership that of State of Liberia was a
includes the World Health Organisation and UNICEF, along with other signatory of the Charter for
key agencies. Liberia.
Rotary holds the highest non-governmental consultative status with
the United Nations Economic and Social Council, which oversees many • Jan Christiaan Smuts, the
of the UN’s specialised agencies. Rotary maintains ties with the United Prime Minister of South Africa
Nations and other organisations through its network of 31 representatives from 1919 until 1924 and from
in 15 capital cities around the world. Rotary representatives, including 1939 until 1948.
two youth representatives, serve as unofficial ambassadors, meeting
with colleagues to share information and opportunities for collaboration. • Carlos Romulo of the
Rotary’s representative network is active at the UN offices in New York, Philippines was a signatory of
Geneva and Vienna and at the Economic Commissions for Africa, Asia, the charter for the Philippines.
Western Asia, Europe and Latin America. Rotary also has representatives
at UNESCO, UN-HABITAT, the UN Environmental Programme, the Food • Jan Masaryk, Foreign Minister
and Agricultural Organisation, World Food Programme, UNICEF, World of Czechoslovakia from 1940
Health Organisation and World Bank. to 1948.
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 19Rotarians, Rotaractors, exchange students and guests pose for one last photo before leaving for
Hurungwe district.
FUN AND
CELEBRATION
All roads led to Matau Primary School when the
Rotary Club of Harare Central (D9210) celebrated
Basic Education and Literacy Month by donating
books to seven schools.
A contingent of 10 Rotarians, led by President
Edith Chari, four Rotaractors and three Rotary Youth
Exchange students embarked on the 265 kilometre
journey to Hurungwe district in Mashonaland West
province.
Representatives from Tererai Trent International
Foundation, village headmen, school principals, school The group exploring Chinhoyi Caves.
development association chairpersons, school children dancing, skits and poetry performed by learners from
and Senator Machingaifa Tapera attended the event. the Matau Primary and High Schools. President Edith
The singing of the national anthem, led by the Matau presented Usborne Illustrated English Dictionaries to
Primary School choir, opened the proceedings. It was seven rural primary schools which the Tererai Trent
followed by the introduction of the guests. International Foundation supports. Past President
Senator Tapera had the gathering in stitches when Tember Banda, assisted by Rotaractors and Rotary
he officially welcomed the guests in customary style Youth Exchange students, presented reading books
by sitting on the dirt ground in his smart business suit. from Book Aid International.
Speakers included Edith Chari (president of the Rotary After the formal proceedings, the Harare Central
Club of Harare Central), Anesu Munengwa (country contingent enjoyed a tour of Matau Primary School. The
director of Tererai Trent International Foundation), club recently partnered with the Rotary Club of Salinas
Tember Banda (vice chair of the Harare distribution (D5230, USA) to upgrade the school and its kitchen.
committee of Book Aid International) and Senator Tererai Trent International treated the visitors to
Machingaifa. some traditional African cuisine, before the team left for
The speeches were interspersed with traditional a fellowship outing at Chinhoyi Caves.
20 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016projects
ANOTHER SCHOOL SAVED!
Eighty-nine children under the age of six attended
the Nolufefe Educare Centre until it was shut down
Nolufefe Educare Centre in Philippi faced
permanent closure after its prefabricated building
due to safety concerns. However, the closure is was declared structurally unsafe by engineers.
not permanent as the dilapidated building is being
renovated as part of the Rotary Club of Claremont’s
Injongo project. Until the construction is completed
in March 2017, the centre will operate from
temporary premises.
“Renovations and new buildings are just one element
of Rotary’s Injongo project which has already worked
with 47 other Educare Centres in Philippi,” explained Ian
Robertson, president of the Rotary Club of Claremont.
The Injongo Project is the largest of its kind in the Free vitamins for
moms and babies.
country, with a total spend of R12 million to date. “The
idea is to work holistically with educare centres to ensure
early childhood development takes place with the best
possible outcomes. This involves equipping educators
with the skills they need to offer educationally stimulating Does your Rotary Club or a local partner
learning opportunities to young children before they start
organization work in Maternal/Child
formal schooling in Grade 1.”
The granting of a state subsidy depends on an Health or Nutrition?
educare centre meeting certain minimum standards and
health and safety requirements. “The Injongo project’s Vitamin Angels offers qualified organizations
swift action has saved Nolufefe Educare Centre from a working with children under 5 and/ or
complete shut-down by authorities,” added Robertson.
The Lewis Group, a major furniture retailer in South
pregnant women free in-kind grants of:
Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland,
partnered with the Rotary Club of Claremont. For the • Vitamin A supplements
last five years, the group has been a major contributor to • Albendazole (deworming)
the Injongo project. • Multivitamins for pregnant and
“We are committed to uplifting the communities
in which we operate. We are delighted to make a breastfeeding women
meaningful difference in developing the young lives of
the local children by providing them with the chance to
Visit www.vitaminangels.org/grant
thrive in their inspiring new educational environment,
or email programs@vitaminangels.org
which we know will provide excellent opportunities to a
great number of children for many years to come,” said to learn more or apply. Mention Rotary Africa.
Johan Enslin, CEO of the Lewis Group.
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 21President Vani Govender plants the first tree at Spring Park.
CHATSWORTH GOES GREEN
Spring has sprung at Spring Park in Chatsworth the day.
after the Rotary Club of Chatsworth (D9370) and The enthusiastic learners from Greenvale Primary
the Department of Parks and Recreation planted 45 School and their educator, Karmini Muruvan, also
trees in the park. This environmental project was attended and displayed the beautiful posters they made.
successfully coordinated by the Youth Services Vijay Maharaj, the CEO of the Rising Sun, also lent
Committee together with the club’s Rotarians and his support to the project. During his presentation, he
Anns. expressed his concern about the pollution and general
The club attributes the success of this project to untidiness in the area and encouraged the attendees
its strong partnership with the Department of Parks to make an urgent and concerted effort to clean up
and Recreation. Mona Edries, the chief horticulturist, Chatsworth.
and her dedicated team attended the tree planting Club President Vani Govender shared those
ceremony. sentiments and said the club hopes to work with the
In addressing the guests, she emphasised the Rising Sun and the Department of Parks and Recreation
importance of protecting the natural environment and to mobilise the community to clean up and preserve its
spoke about the various trees which were planted on environment and natural surroundings.
22 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016DICTIONARY & ATLAS
Jonathan Ward, President Bronwyn Ward and Club
Services Officer Kevin Midgley with some of the
many toys that were sorted, wrapped and packed.
PROJECT
The toys will be given to orphaned and vulnerable
children.
AN ARMFUL www.dictionariesforafrica.com
Contact: admin@dictionariesforafrica.com
OF PRESENTS
Dictionary project expanding to include
USBORNE’S FIRST ATLAS
• Perfect for children 8 years+
Christmas comes but once a year and for the last
• Dictionaries - R1200 per box of 10
nine years, Past President Steve Margo has run a Available Now
successful toy drive in conjunction with Expro. • Atlases - R1350 per box of 15
Expro is a non-profit organisation for ex professional
sportsmen and women. It is run by Johnny Louch who Available March/April 2017
organises an annual luncheon for about 600 sports Supported by
personalities towards the end of the year. Each attendee
has to buy a ticket, bring at least one new toy to the
luncheon and donate money to one of the organisations
supported by Expro.
The Rotary Club of Randburg (D9400) collects the
toys in Johannesburg. Rotarians and Anns wrap, pack
and sort the toys according to age and gender before
delivering the gifts to orphanages and children’s homes.
PP Steve explained that the delivery of the gifts to
these children, many of whom have never had their own
toy, is “a sad, yet heart-warming experience.” rotary club of kromboom
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 23ALL HANDS ON DECK!
An exciting partnership between the Rotary Club
of Pinetown (D9370) and the Sail Africa Youth
Development Foundation has been teaching
teenagers to sail. In September, 44 learners from
Pinetown Girls’ High and Gelofte Skool spent a
weekend being introduced to sailing.
After completing the introductory course, 32 learners
were selected to attend a week-long Sail Africa holiday
camp in October which was sponsored by the Rotary
Club of Pinetown.
The camp taught the learners a number of
skills including sailing, water safety, lifesaving and
environmental and maritime awareness. It also gave
them an overview of the various maritime career
opportunities which exist.
At the end of the camp, the learners participated in a
regatta, raced a boat they built in a cardboard boat race
and attended an awards ceremony at the Point Yacht
Club.
Sail Africa, a development initiative and registered
non-profit organisation, provides education, skills
training, personal development and empowerment
through the medium of sail training, to young South
Africans who could otherwise not afford to sail.
Keep them informed
Keep them involved...
Keep them in the fold
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24 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦December 2016Youth
The Rotary Club of
Bournemouth North
(D1110, England) is
one of Sail Africa’s
sponsors and donated
a keel boat (above and
right) for use in its
sailing programmes.
December 2016 ♦ Rotary Africa ♦ 25WELCOME
KAROLINE!
Are you enjoying it? Why did you
choose South Africa? Is it very different
to Germany? I have been asked these
questions numerous times since I arrived
in South Africa, and the answers are both
simple and complex. However, before I
explain what I mean, let me tell you about
myself.
My name is Karoline Schwazer and I
am a long term exchange student from
Germany. I arrived in July and so far I have
experienced three different host families and
met many people. I am being hosted by the
Rotary Club of Edenvale (D9400) and I am
attending Edenglen High in Edenvale.
I really enjoy South Africa although many
things are different to what I expected. I
didn’t think that there would be lions running
through the streets or that I would ride an
elephant to school, but I was aware that life
here would not be as safe as I am used to.
I have been here for three months now and
still find the high walls, gates and security
surprising.
I am very happy here, I chose South
Africa as I have always been fascinated with
the African culture and wanted to experience
a true rainbow nation. There was a personal
reason for me choosing South Africa. I was
born in Swaziland and left Africa before I
had the chance to know my birth country. I
was always curious (and now I get to see) if
things were really like I believed them to be.
The weather is very different from what I
am used to. Instead of four seasons and a
lot of rain throughout the year, the rain just
seems to come in summer and the winter is
very dry and brown. An unexpected shock culture.
for me, was finding out that South African School here is very different to Germany. In Germany school
homes are like fridges in winter! is free and we don’t have any rules on how to dress. We get oral
Other than the obvious differences South marks, which is why we have to be more disciplined in class. The
African lifestyle is similar to the German educators in Germany don’t normally shout at us as they seem to
lifestyle. do here! We also have more subjects but don’t have subjects like
My first host family was English and accounting or consumers.
besides the language and the exotic pets, What I like about South Africa is the openness and kindness of its
my life did not change much. My second people. Most of them seem to always be in a good mood and ready
host family was Indian and very religious. to sing or dance. In my school many students have approached
This was a big change for me especially as me, curious about Germany but after a while having an exchange
the church services were very different. In student becomes normal and then I wasn’t interesting anymore!
Germany it is old fashioned and many young I am very thankful for the Edenvale members support and all
people find it boring. they do to make me happy. Even though this is a small club, the
Although I was just there for a week, I members are motivated and want to undertake many projects. I
found their lives very interesting. The host want to thank Rotary, and especially my club, for giving me this
family I am with now is Afrikaans and I find amazing opportunity to get to know South Africa and to represent
their culture to be very similar to the German my country at the same time.
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