UPDATED: President opens the Rotary conference
Mako Jerera
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially opened the major rotary International District 9210 Conference at Manna resort tonight in Harare.
The conference which ends on Friday May 13, 2022 is running under the theme, “Enjoy Rotary, Change lives.”
President Mnangagwa commended the Rotary Club for spearheading life-changing projects which complement government efforts towards the attainment of Vision 2030.
He said the club has come up with far-reaching projects which speak to government’s mantra of leaving no one and no place behind.
“I want to acknowledge the various programmes by the Rotary Club which complement Government efforts for higher quality of life for all. These include programmes to help enhance food security at household level, improve health and sanitation, realise quality education for all as well as grow local economies and incomes, while promoting peace, unity and harmony among our people.”
“As Rotarians, you are doing your part towards the realisation of our national Vision of a prosperous and empowered upper middle income economy by 2030. Going forward, efforts of the Rotary Club must continue to complement government’s programmes to enhance climate resilience such as the climate proofed agriculture Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme,” he said.
The Rotary club has made efforts to support communities by working closely with rural communities towards improving provision of water and sanitation.
They have complemented Government’s efforts in provision of critical infrastructure to various communities.
Rotarians are applauded for working with several rural communities and schools towards improving access to educational materials, clean water and sanitation.
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service and encourages high ethical standards in all vocations.
Rotary’s main objective is service in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of Service Above Self.
Rotary clubs are open to people of all cultures and ethnicities and are not affiliated with any political or religious organizations.
President Mnangagwa added, “The project by Rotarians to rehabilitate dams in the drought prone region of Matabeleland South complements the ongoing dam construction and rehabilitation programme across the country. This will help mitigate the impact of climate change and contribute to sustainable livelihoods through viable agriculture production and productivity.”
The annual conference of Rotary District 9210 brings together four SADC countries, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique.
President Mnangagwa received honorary membership of the Rotary Club.
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