Christopher Coleman mentioned this at Friday's meeting, and then was contacted by several members whose banks don't like making payments to Uganda. Details and instructions are below.
Commemorating 100 years of Rotary International in Africa, the first of its kind virtual Rotary Africa Peace Concert is on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 10:00 - 1:00 CDT.
The participation fee is a minimum of US$50. Three hours of African beat, colour & rhythm by Africa’s best-performing arts Proceeds from the concert go to the Africa Peace Centre Makerere University Rotary Peace Center
This contribution of $50 or more will be credited to your TRF giving and indeed will add up to the overall giving of your Club and District
For the Rotarians whose banks aren't prepared to make a payment to Uganda, follow these instructions:
- Make a payment of at least $50 straight to The Rotary Foundation, designating the Rotary Peace Centers under endowments
- Email the confirmation of payment to Espen Malmberg, Foundation Services Manager, Rotary International Europe Africa Office:
espen.malmberg@rotary.org - Espen will then designate it to the African Peace Fund and share your email address with the organizers so that you get the concert link.
There's an African proverb which says: "Even without drumbeats banana leaves dance." If this seems like a lot of jumping around, I trust the concert will make you shake your banana leaf, even as you support a great cause.