The world is being exposed to the horrors of actual warfare as the Russian invasion of Ukraine come vividly into our television sets nonstop through all the news coverage on the ground by various news networks. In this issue, Rotary Magazine’s German and Austrian teams compiled a report revealing the extent of Rotary’s movement and activities within the second largest country in Europe, Ukraine.
While the first Rotary clubs in the country were chartered in the 1930s, many were forced to disband or be dissolved because of conflicts in the area or forcefully dissolved during the period of Communist rules.
The father of R.I.’s CEO and general secretary, John Hewko, played an important role in the revival of Rotary in Ukraine after the country declared independence in 1991. Lubomyr “Lu” Hewko helped to charter the first Rotary Club in Kyiv and also became a charter member.
You can read more about the blossoming of the Rotary movement in Ukraine as well as the many projects clubs are undertaking in this month’s issue. Let us all pray that the war will end soon and peace return to Ukraine, Europe and the world.
This month’s issue also focuses on District 3870 where District Governor John Mark Sarrraga continues to lead clubs in a widespread area covering Northern and Central Mindanao. He has a tremendous geographical coverage challenge as the district encompasses the provinces of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Sur, North Cotabato, Cotabato City, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Camiguin Island and Cagayan de Oro City. Read all about the continued passion for service that Rotarians and their clubs in 3870 display despite the effects of the Covid19 pandemic.
These plus many more interesting articles are ready for your reading pleasure and for expanding your knowledge about Rotary. We hope we continue to inspire you on your journey of service.
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