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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 Editorial Team

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.
Rotary District 9213 Governor Gerald Obai joined the tree-planting initiative at Nakanyonyi Secondary School in Kalagi, Mukono District, where 3,500 trees are being planted across four acres of land donated by the school and the Church of Uganda.
The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between My Tree Initiative and Equity Bank Uganda.
 
 
The tree-planting activity was officiated by Minister for Public Service Rtd. Gen. Katumba Wamala, alongside Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Gift Shoko, District Governor Gerald Obai and Ministry of Water and Environment Commissioner Eng. Sowed Sewagudde.
Rotary District 9213 Governor Gerald Obai joined government and other stakeholders in committing Rotary’s support to Uganda’s upcoming Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign**, scheduled for 1–5 October 2026.
 
 
Speaking at a high-level stakeholder sensitization meeting convened by the Ministry of Health, Governor Obai pledged to mobilise community leaders and trusted networks within Rotary’s reach to share accurate health information and encourage parents and caregivers to have eligible children vaccinated.
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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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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