The Rotary Club of Demerara, as part of its celebration of Rotary International’s 109th anniversary, hosted a dinner to mark World Understanding Month last Tuesday at Duke Lodge.
US Ambassador to Guyana D Brent Hardt was the feature speaker at the dinner, which highlighted the importance of World Understanding and America’s involvement in fostering understanding around the World. February is World Understanding Month on the Rotary International Calendar, a press statement from the group explained.
Rotary, a global network of community volunteers, is one of the largest and most influential international humanitarian service organizations worldwide.
The Rotary Club of Demerara joins Rotary clubs around the world to recognise the day, also known as Rotary’s ‘World Understanding and Peace Day.’ Clubs often celebrate the day by participating in service projects such as conducting free dental clinics for senior and low-income individuals, mentoring youth, and raising funds for polio eradication efforts.
