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Kimberley Rotary Club making a difference

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One of the main focus areas of the Kimberley Rotary Club is supporting local youth programmes.

Pupils from Northern Cape High School, St Patrick’s CBC and Kimberley Girls’ and Boys’ high schools all came together to show great enthusiasm and commitment while cleaning the city’s streets, led by Debbie Smit. Picture: Supplied

THE KIMBERLEY Rotary Club is a community-focused organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people in the Kimberley area. Founded in 1951, the club has been an integral part of the community for over half a century.

One of the main focuses of the Kimberley Rotary Club is supporting local youth programmes. They provide scholarships for graduating high school students, sponsor youth leadership camps and work with local schools to promote literacy and education.

In addition to youth programmes, the Kimberley Rotary Club is also involved in various community service projects. They organise fund-raisers and events to support local charities and non-profits and participate in initiatives to improve the environment and promote public health.

The Rotary Club of Kimberley donated two blood pressure monitors to Ons Huis. Seen from left are: Lynette Vermeulen (sister, Ons Huis) Mary-anne Daubermann (president), Irma van As (manager) and Rotarians Pem Roger and Loraine Thompson who attended the handover. Picture: Supplied

The club is also part of a larger network of Rotary clubs around the world and regularly participates in international service projects. They have been involved in projects to provide clean water to communities in developing countries, supported disaster relief efforts and promoted peace and understanding through cultural exchange programs.

Overall, the Kimberley Rotary Club is a dedicated and active organisation that plays an important role in the community. Their commitment to service and philanthropy is an inspiration to others and their efforts have made a real difference in the lives of people both locally and around the world.

Recently, some aspiring and committed pupils offered their services to their school and community as they aim to be the future Rotarians of this worldwide organisation. Debbie Smit has shown her absolute commitment to assisting these pupils to achieve these goals.

Their commitment and service over a period of four years will benefit them, not only in developing their leadership qualities but also in earning them a Colours Blazer, which the school recognises. As Rotary president Mary-anne Daubermann said: “A true leader serves and leads by example, displaying an ethical standard in all that he or she does.”

Pictured are the Rotary Club of Kimberley Interactors from Northern Cape High School. Picture: Supplied
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