Rotaract Club of Ulaanbaatar: July 2010

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Mongolian rotaractors participated for volunteers to Blue Sky Project between 28th Jun to 2nd Jul

24 members of Rotaract clubs in Mongolia have been completed to build one house to homelessness during 5 days initiated by Habitat in Mongolia.

Habitat for Humanity Mongolia is a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Habitat welcomes people of all faiths to its work. Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and from the world by building simple, decent and affordable housing in partnership with people in need. Since 2000, Habitat has built 326 houses in Mongolia.

Carry donation clothes and give gifts to orphanage center “Kharaatsai” on 27th Jun, 2010

The clothes donation project has been successfully accomplished, which was organized in 27th Jun, 2010. The project sponsored by Iguchi San, who is the member of Ulaanbaatar Rotary club and her “Khairiin khishig” NGO.

We donated 4 boxes clothes and gifts for every children of orphanage center “Kharaatsai”.

2 to 11 years-old 70 children were in their summer camp.

Personal development lecture on 8th May, 2010

Following the Rotaract theme, “To serve, to learn, to lead”, Rotaract club of Ulaanbaatar focuses on developing members’ knowledge. We have organized lecture for members of all Rotaract clubs in Mongolia on 8th May, 2010. Guest speakers were Dr.Bayarsaihan, Member of Rotary club of Khuree, Mr. Ganbaatar, President of Mongolian Trade union and Mr. Bayarkhuu, Director of Monsonic group. They talked about economics, personal development and environment.

What is Rotaract?

Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women aged 18 to 30. The program is part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. With Rotaract you can: · Develop professional and leadership skills · Serve your community and promote goodwill · Gain an understanding of the needs, problems, and opportunities in your community and worldwide On 13 March 1968, the Rotaract Club of the University of North Carolina, sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, was the first Rotaract club to receive its official charter. Although this club is recognized as the first Rotaract club, Rotarians have been sponsoring similar organizations for young adults since the early 1920s. Today, Rotaract continues to experience phenomenal growth. There are currently more than 7,500 Rotaract clubs in more than 155 countries, with an estimated membership of more than 173,000 Rotaractors. As the program continues to grow, Rotaractors repeatedly show that they are prepared for "Fellowship Through Service."

About Rotaract club of Ulaanbaatar

Rotaract club of Ulaanbaatar is a first Rotaract club of Mongolia. It was founded in 1999 under the guidance of Rotary club of Ulaanbaatar, and has over 30 members aged 18-30. Our members are young people who are working and studying in different fields and have the same interest to contribute in international community.
Our mission is to serve community by developing projects and promote leadership skills of young people.
Our meetings held on every Wednesday with a guest speaker, who has experience to share with our members. We have politicians, famous artists and businessmen as a guest speaker.