World Community Service
The Rotary Club of Kingston is committed to helping make the world a better place by supporting projects internationally. There are seven areas of focus that Rotary uses as guidelines for choosing projects:
Peace and Conflict Prevention / Resolution Disease Prevention and Treatment
Water and Sanitation
Maternal and Child Health
Basic Education and Literacy
Economic and Community Development
Environment
Tanzania
In December 2025 we participated in supporting a project involving supplying deworming medication for students in the region of the Bright Future School in Tanzania.
Click image to see the response and the impact of the project!
Bulgaria
In late October and early November 2025, Bulgaria hosted a memorable Rotary Friendship Exchange between District 2482 (Bulgaria) and District 7040 (Canada and the United States). The program brought together Rotarians to build friendships, share professional experiences, explore service opportunities, and celebrate cultural traditions—creating deep personal connections rooted in trust and shared values.
Rotary Club Sofia International served as both the welcoming and departing host. The Canadian and American delegation—representing clubs in Nepean Kanata, Kingston (Vicky and Kurt Pearson), and Saranac Lake—was warmly received at Sofia Airport and introduced to Bulgarian culture through guided tours, school visits, traditional meals, and meaningful conversations. Interact Club Sofia International and Meridian 22 School students played an active role, showcasing youth engagement and leadership.
Under the dedicated leadership of Ani Hristova, Vice President of Rotary Club Sofia International and Chair of the Rotary Friendship Exchange Subcommittee, the exchange was carefully coordinated and seamlessly organized, supported by a committed team of Rotarians across the country.
Over the course of the visit, the delegation traveled through eleven Bulgarian cities, where local Rotary clubs offered thoughtfully planned programs, meetings with community leaders, cultural experiences, and exceptional hospitality. Each city contributed to a rich experience of Bulgarian history, traditions, cuisine, and fellowship.
The exchange concluded in Sofia with a heartfelt farewell, closing the circle with gratitude and lasting friendships. Once again, the Rotary Friendship Exchange demonstrated its power to build bridges across cultures, strengthen international partnerships, and showcase the spirit of Rotary service and fellowship.
School for the Deaf in Zambia
The Rotary Club of Kingston funded the construction of a workshop at the School for the Deaf in Livingstone, Zambia. It is now complete and students are able to complete their studies here.
Another Update!!
We also received an update to another project which The Rotary Club of Kingston participated and contributed to.
From Ligia Corredor:
I am thrilled to share that my Rotary Club of Miramar - Pines, in collaboration with other Rotary Clubs and districts, has become the international sponsor of the 'Mujeres Cafeteras, Women Coffee Producers' project, a Global Grant spanning versions 1 and 2 from 2020 to 2024. Today, I had the privilege of visiting one of the recipient's farms, which boasts a 'Rotary' lot, alongside fellow Rotarians. Notably, her coffee is being certified under the National Coffee Growers Association in affiliation with the Committee of Coffee Growers of Quindío.
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Global grant recipient Diana explains the coffee process from planting to harvest at drying
The Rotary lot planted with plantain plants
Coffee bush flowering
Coffee bush flowering
Flowers producing coffee grains. Green stage
A phase one participant presents Jim and I with a sample of the coffee ‘Amor en taza’ . Love in a cup
James Sillers from RC of Global passport examines a coffee bush
Peeled coffee ready to dry
Four of grant recipients from phase 1 and 2 of grant.
De husking machine
Burundi Ambulance update
