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Rotarians in Uganda raised nearly Shs2.5 billion (USD645,000) in the year ending June 30th to support Rotary’s initiatives globally. This positions Uganda as the leading donor country in the region, second to Nigeria in Africa, and among the top 30 contributors to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) worldwide. The Rotary Foundation allocates these funds to provide clean water, sanitation, education support, disease prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, economic growth, peace promotion, and environmental protection. Rotary International aims to grow the Foundation’s Endowment Fund to $2.025 billion by 2025. District 9213, which covers most of Uganda, aims to raise a minimum of $700,000 towards this global goal. To facilitate contributions, District Governor Anne Nkutu launched the 25 x 25 TRF Relay, a mobile money-based giving platform. This new platform will complement existing donation methods such as direct card payments and club collections. In Uganda, donations to the Rotary Foundation have enabled clubs to implement community service projects, including providing clean water and sanitation in remote areas and building classroom blocks and dormitories. “Enhancing our resource base is crucial for increasing the impact of our community service projects,” says District Governor Nkutu. Last year, clubs in District 9213 implemented projects worth more than Shs2 billion. In addition to these projects, Rotary in Uganda has historically made significant contributions, such as the Rotary Blood Bank at Mengo Hospital, which has helped address blood shortages. The Rotary Cancer Run, held annually for over a decade, has raised awareness about cancer and supported the construction of two bunkers at Nsambya Hospital for testing and treatment. Uganda also hosts the Rotary Family Health Days, a nationwide health campaign providing free healthcare services and referrals. By the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, this program had served nearly a million Ugandans, addressing gaps in medical facilities and health worker shortages. Furthermore, Uganda hosts Africa's first Rotary Peace Centre at Makerere University, training individuals in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. “This Rotary year, we aim to consolidate, enhance our impact, and promote sustainability,” says District Governor Nkutu. “We encourage clubs to stay engaged with their projects to maximize impact.”