Explore the inspiring journey of Rotarian Shika Acolatse, known as PAG Shika within Rotary circles. From her leadership roles as the president of Rotary Club of Accra South to her current position as District Chair for Membership Attraction, Shika has been a beacon of commitment and innovation. A Development Consultant and SME Capacity Development Specialist in her professional life, Shika embodies the spirit of Rotary, sharing her thoughts on leadership and the vital importance of community impact. Dive into her story to discover how leadership in Rotary transcends mere titles and creates meaningful, lasting change.
Community Development
Health and Hope in Abume and Frankadua
On August 5th, Rotarians from over 50 clubs converged in the Volta region for a remarkable day of service and inspiration. With health screenings, educational initiatives on Bilharziasis, and planting 1,000 seedlings to protect land from encroachment, the Rotary Club of Akosombo Dam City and Accra-South embodied this year’s theme of “create hope in the world.” Read more about this incredible day of community, health, and growth.
A Night of Insight and Illumination: Rotary Club of Accra South Powers Up with ECG’s Managing Director
The Rotary Club of Accra South gathered for an illuminating meeting at the African Regent Hotel. Samuel Dubik Mahama, Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), shared his insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the company. With our theme for the year being “Imagine Rotary,” the engaging discussion inspired us to envision a brighter future for all Ghanaians powered by a more efficient and profitable ECG.
Supporting the environment becomes a new area of focus
The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment.
Our visit to the Baptist Vocational Training Institute, Frankadua
The Baptist Vocational Training Centre was set up in 1998 with the aim of rehabilitating freed slaves of the “Trokosi” practice.
DGs observations for October 2018 – Economic and Community Development
Rotary is running the theme Economic and Community Development this month to bring our attention to how Rotarians can make economic opportunities, vocational training and improved social services count as tools for community development.
Basic Education and Literacy Month – DGs observations for September 2018
This month’s theme recognizes the efforts of Rotary in supporting the fundamental right of every human being to education and literacy.
Challenge: 1.2 million trees
Ian H.S. Riseley issued a challenge last year. He wanted Rotarians to plant 1.2 million trees – one for every Rotarian in the world – between 1 July 2017, when he took office as president of Rotary International, and Earth Day, 22 April 2018.
Press Release: Tree Planting Project
Rotary International (RI) is a global network of 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision.
The story of bamboo bikes and community development: The boomers bamboo bike story
Booomers International is not just a company but one with a social mission to support growth and empowerment in rural Ghana. A classic example of social enterprise. Booomers has as part of its social mission, to empower vulnerable children and youth, supports its sister organization, the Yonso Project to undertake several programs and activities which empowers local communities to break the cycle of poverty.