Message from the Club President
Rtn. Mohammad Monjurul Karim
President 2023-24
Rotary Club of Dhaka Luminous
Hello. It’s a privilege and pleasure for me to welcome you all on board of Rotary Club of Dhaka Luminous.
As part of the never-ending human relay race to go further to gain knowledge, create opportunities and get to know each other, all we need to do is to create HOPE among us that Yes, together we can. Our Rotary International President for RY 2023-2024 Mr R Gordon R McInally has rightly said “to create HOPE in the world” to build lasting Peace and embeds belonging and inclusion in everything we do. He explained that the goal is to restore Hope and to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and to help achieve lasting change. This year our Rotary theme is Create Hope.
Joining Rotary has changed my perception about humanity to try to do meaningful and sustainable efforts to change the life of our community members who have less or no access to the betterment of life. We just need to extend our hands to them to give them HOPE that they can do.
Our Club has been built on a strong leadership foundation. I am fortunate to have a membership that is fully committed to the Rotary ideal of Service above Self and continues to go extra mile to carryout many sustainable projects we undertake for the benefit of our community. Since its inception, Rotary Club of Dhaka Luminous is diligently focusing all its resources to the 7 focus areas of Rotary.
Our Service Projects are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Some of our signature projects like: Eye Care Projects, Scholarship to Students, Education Logistics Support, Supporting Fresh Drinking water. Join us in in in our journey and let us try to Create Hope in the World.
Message from the Rotary International President (2023-24)
R. Gordon R. Mclnally
President 2023-24
Rotary International
Even as we face new and serious challenges, Rotary takes care of its members and those we serve, works to build lasting peace, and embeds belonging and inclusion in everything we do. That is why I am asking everyone in Rotary to Create Hope in the World.
This year, we’re prioritizing projects to support mental health. This effort is deeply personal to me. I know what it’s like to see someone suffer in silence. I have also witnessed the power of personal connections, the value of discussing emotional and mental well-being, and the lifesaving impact of preventive care and treatment.
Research shows that performing acts of kindness is an effective step any of us can take to protect our well-being. And by building peace within, we become more capable of bringing peace to the world.
Building peace is the essence of Rotary. Many of our service projects foster the conditions for Positive Peace. We work tirelessly to overcome barriers and create new connections. This year, we’ll promote virtual international exchanges for members to strengthen those vital connections.
Peace isn’t a dream, and it’s not passive. It’s the result of working hard, earning trust, and having open conversations that may be difficult. Peace must be waged persistently — and bravely. Everything we do across our areas of focus has the potential to foster the hope that can make peace possible.
The spirit of connection and purpose should inspire every Rotary member. When club leaders focus on offering an excellent club experience, we retain more members and attract more prospective members. We must make our clubs as welcoming and as engaging as we can.
Our goal is to create a sense of belonging, from our club meetings to our service activities. We need to continue creating inclusive, welcoming environments where everyone can be their authentic selves. All people of action need to be able to imagine a place for themselves in Rotary — it’s up to us to ensure they can do so.
Over the next year, I will be putting a focus on continuing our journey in diversity, equity, and inclusion — ensuring that Rotary reflects the communities we serve and continues to take significant steps toward accessing the full range of human talents and experiences, so that we can better serve humanity. And we will continue to empower women and girls by helping them unlock the potential already within them.
As we begin this journey together, I take inspiration from Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, who in the 18th century spoke of all the world becoming kin, promoting “sense and worth, over all the earth.” This has long been my call to action, and I share it now with you.
Let us build peace within and spread it freely. Let us create belonging and imagine the future of Rotary afresh. Let us work together joyously and Create Hope in the World.
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