Monsoon warriors
RAC Nagpur United, RID 3030, organised a 10-day Raincoat Rescue project, distributing 50 raincoats at different places including Nagpur Railway Station, Kharbi, Hingna and Dosar Vaishya Square.
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Author: Team Rotary News
RID 3040 creates record in tree plantation
The Rotaract clubs of RID 3040 came together to plant 11 lakh saplings in a single day at the Revti Range Indore BSF premises. This initiative was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Indore Municipal Corporation partnered with the Rotaract district for the project which had participation of 250 Rotaractors.
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Educational support for children
The Rotaract Club of RVCE (RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru), RID 3191, has launched Project Pustak to empower children from financially weak families to pursue education and excel in academics, without dropping out of school. Through this year-long project, the Rotaractors have reached out to 500 students across 15 government schools, providing them with school essentials such as notebooks, textbooks, stationery items, school bags, footwear and lunch boxes. The club ran a fundraiser drive in the college which got them an impressive Rs.3 lakh. “We received contributions ranging from Rs.100 to Rs.350 from students and the teaching faculty, and their support made this project possible,” says Mahi Garg, club secretary.
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Building bonds
The Rotaract Club of Bombay Hills South, RID 3141, marked World Population Day (July 11) in September by organising an impactful series of events targeting children, adults, and individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds under their Project One Earth, Many Lives.
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A Rotaract rally knits communities
With the aim to forge unity among different communities, RAC Kankaria (Ahmedabad), RID 3055, is holding a 2km-rally for the last 14 years from Kankaria Lake, coursing through nearby colonies, and then ending at the starting point in a circle.
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Inspiring youth and community transformation
On the occasion of International Youth Day, Rotaract Club of Resilience, RID 3011, launched Project Bol Bachchan — a holistic public speaking programme designed to transform shy students into confident orators. “Through engaging workshops, expert guidance and practical exercises, we aimed to enhance communication skills, build self-esteem and empower 45 students to become effective leaders,” says project coordinator Yash Arora.
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Unlocking potential in children
Come Saturday morning, 40 boys and girls around the slums in Paschim Vihar in Delhi are excited to assemble at the local park, all set to attend classes on various topics. The Rotaract Club of Genesis Midwest, RID 3011, runs a ‘Weekend School’ at the park as part of their project Shiksha ki Seedhi: Empowerment Academy.
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Teaching people to save lives
Over 10,000 people were trained in administering CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) through Heartbeats, an initiative of the Rotaract Club of Medicrew, RID 3141. It was a nationwide endeavour where special camps were organised in Delhi, West Bengal, Mumbai, Mangalore, Baramati, Sambhajinagar, Rajkot, and other cities and rural areas. Around 200 volunteers from the club trained the public in this life-saving technique.
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Outstanding Rotaract projects recognised
The South East Asia Rotaract Information Centre (SEARIC MDIO) recognised outstanding community service projects done by Rotaract clubs during the Rotary year 2023–24 at a grand event, titled TURF, hosted by RID 3040 in Indore.
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Mental wellness project gains traction
A five-day Rotaract project, Hausla (willpower) being conducted by RAC Shri Aurobindo College, RID 3011, for the last five years has benefitted over 1,500 Rotaractors and college students as they were inculcated with a proactive mindset to take care of their mental well-being through a series of programmes.
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