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Good morning, friends.
 
Both Rotarians here, present and online. Every single day, there are millions of people around the world who silently cry out to us. Their cry, although silent, gets to our ears.
 
And every single day, as Rotarians, we respond in unison. We respond by telling them that you will never walk alone. From wherever they are, we listen to them and we respond.
 
We take it as a duty, we take it as a responsibility, and we take it as an obligation to respond to the cries of the millions of people that I have just talked about. This is something that we renew every single year. Every 1st of July, we commit ourselves that we will always stand with those who need us, with those who look up to us.
Rotary District 9213 has celebrated 100 days of service under the 2026-2027 Rotary year theme, Create Lasting Impact, highlighting significant achievements in community service, Foundation giving, membership growth, governance, and public image.
 
 
Addressing Rotarians and Rotaractors during the 100 Days of Creating Lasting Impact address, District Governor Gerald Obai said the milestone was not about celebrating numbers, but about accounting for service and demonstrating Rotary's commitment to communities across Uganda. He emphasized that Rotary exists to respond to the needs of vulnerable people and to ensure that no one walks alone.
 

My Dear Family of Rotary District 9213,

What a start!
 
The first quarter of our Rotary year is done, and I want to say a sincere thank you for the energy, the warm welcome, and the impact you have already created.
Clubs across the District have been engaged in a plethora of life-changing community projects. And I am delighted that road safety is now firmly on the lips of every one of us.
In just 90 days, we have officially launched the Rotary Year with renewed hope under RI President Olayinka Hakeem Babalola’s theme: Create Lasting Impact.
 
I have visited over 60 clubs, and what I have seen is truly inspiring — projects that will outlive us, membership full of passion, and communities that genuinely feel Rotary. 
 

Welcome to the maiden edition of The Compass, the official District 9213 regional newsletter celebrating the first quarter of the 2026-2027 Rotary year. Inspired by the East African concept of “upcountry,” this publication shines a spotlight on the vibrant clubs, communities, and changemakers across the Northern, Eastern, and Central Western regions.

The Compass was created to celebrate the dedication of our upcountry clubs, share their stories, and strengthen collaboration throughout our Rotary family. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed articles, photographs, and updates that have made this inaugural edition possible.

Launching a new publication is both exciting and meaningful. We thank District Governor Gerald Obai for entrusting us with this important platform and congratulate the regional leaders and volunteers who have stepped forward to support Rotary’s vision. Their commitment continues to drive service and impact across our district.

In this issue, we introduce the leadership teams guiding our three regions and encourage clubs to view The Compass as their own platform for sharing innovative, grassroots solutions to local challenges. It is a space where bold ideas, collaboration, and community impact can be showcased and celebrated.

This edition highlights memorable activities including the Rotary Cancer Run, Rotary 5-A-Side events, and Road Safety campaigns. As you explore these pages, we hope you are inspired by the remarkable work happening across our regions. Together, we prove that distance is never a barrier to service, and that our impact on communities remains strong, visible, and lasting.

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The Compass Magazine

 

Rotary District 9213 launched the Polio Giving Society, a new initiative mobilising Rotarians to strengthen Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio through sustained giving to PolioPlus to support the global effort to eradicate polio and protect children from the disease.
 
 
The society is open to Rotarians who contribute USD 100 or more to PolioPlus, providing an opportunity for members to make a direct and sustained contribution towards Rotary’s global fight to end polio.
The Compass is here!

The Compass is District 's new Regional Newsletter bringing Rotary stories from across Eastern, North and West Central together in one place.

From inspiring club projects and community impact to the people and moments driving Rotary forward.

Three regions. One Rotary story. One Compass.

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The Wave October 2026
 
The October Edition of the Wave is here!
 
From community impact to safer roads District 9213 is turning service into Lasting Impact and this edition brings you closer to the action.
 
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