ROTARY International, Tanzanian chapter is undergoing significant leadership transitions after Ms Agnes Batengas assumed her new role as District Governor for Tanzania and Uganda.
Batengas, a member of the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Sunset, will oversee Rotary’s operations in both countries.
Her appointment marks a significant milestone for Tanzania, as she joins the ranks of over 530 District Governors worldwide.
According to a press release released in Dar es Salaam, Ms Batenga will guide the 75-year-old organisation in the country to implement sustainable, community-driven projects which aim to fight disease, promote peace, provide clean water, support education, save mothers and children, grow local economies and protect the environment.
Rotary has been active in Tanzania for 75 years focusing on the same thematic areas.
Ms Batengas, who is the local representative for eeeAustria in Tanzania, a company specialising in government-to-government projects, engaged in various business interests, holds an MBA in Real Estate and Construction from the University of Reading, a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and a BSc. Honors Degree in Building Engineering and Management from the University of Reading.
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Meanwhile, Ms Stephanie Urchick, a member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, has made history as the second woman to be elected President of Rotary International.
Her one-year term will see her at the helm of the 1.4-million-member organisation as it navigates a changing world.
According to a press release, Ms Urchick has already outlined a focus on adapting Rotary’s systems and structures to deliver impactful solutions to global challenges while emphasising peace building initiatives.
Ms Urchick will guide the 119-year-old organisation in implementing sustainable, community-driven projects. These projects aim to fight disease, promote peace, provide clean water, support education, save mothers and children, grow local economies, and protect the environment.
The Rotary Foundation, Rotary’s charitable arm, has awarded over 5.5 billion US dollars to support the initiatives over the past century.
To ensure Rotary remains an attractive option for its millions of volunteers passionate about service and fellowship, Ms Urchick encourages members of the 46,000 Rotary clubs worldwide to evaluate their strengths and areas for improvement.
“Embracing different viewpoints and creating peaceful, inclusive societies is at the heart of Rotary’s work. As president, I will prioritize advancing peace by helping to create stable and resilient societies where people can thrive,” she added.
