ROTARY LAUNCHES TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE

Commemorates Over 100 Years of Service by Rotarians in Six Countries

In celebration of over 100 years of dedicated service, Rotarians across six countries - Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Southern Sudan have embarked in a significant tree-planting initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being. 

The mission commenced over the weekend in Dar es Salaam where Rotary in Tanzania planted 1,600 trees as part the 30,000 trees targeted to be planted annually in Tanzania and Uganda which forms the Rotary District 9214. The event underscores the commitment of the district to foster environmental stewardship and community development. During the tree planting event at Mtakuja Primary School over the weekend, the new Rotary District Governor Highlighting this momentous occasion, Tanzania proudly welcomes its third Woman District Governor (DG), Agnes Batengas, who will be at the forefront of this initiative in partnership with other stakeholders including the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry responsible for environment as well as institutions such as schools and communities at large. 

Speaking during the event, Agnes Batengas said the world needs collective efforts in combating environmental degradation and Rotarians are all out to save the world by playing their role in conserving the environment by undertaking different environmental projects such as this tree planting campaign.