Rotary in Africa (Zone 22) will be reconfigured into two Zones – 22 and 23. Eastern and Southern Africa, including District 9212 and the neighboring Districts 9213 and 9214 will be under Zone 23. Further details regarding timelines, transition arrangements, and implementation modalities will be considered and communicated following deliberations at the April meeting of the Rotary International Board of Directors.
Rotary International has announced that following its periodic rezoning process, Rotary in Africa (Zone 22) will be reconfigured into two Zones – 22 and 23. Eastern and Southern Africa, including District 9212 and the neighboring Districts 9213 and 9214 will be under Zone 23.
This milestone decision reflects the continued growth, impact, and organizational maturity of Rotary across the African continent. Each Rotary year, the Rotary International Board of Directors makes minor adjustments to zones based on the creation or merger of districts, as well as district requests to change zones. In addition, in compliance with Rotary International Bylaws, the Board conducts a comprehensive review at least every eight years to ensure that Rotary’s 34 zones maintain an approximately equal number of Rotarians worldwide.
“This achievement belongs entirely to our exceptional Rotarian brothers and sisters from across Africa. I am grateful that the Steering Committee and the Board of Directors made this historic decision,’’ Rotary International Director Daniel Tanase said.
“It is such a happy moment that the Board has approved the two zones request presented by Africa,’’ Rotary International Director-Elect Emmanuel Katongole said.
The Zone’s leadership extended sincere gratitude to all who supported the rezoning process, including the Rezoning Committee, Rotary International President-Elect Yinka Babalola and the RI Board of Directors. Further congratulations came from Rotary Foundation Trustee Ijeoma Pearl, Trustee Geeta Manek, Past Rotary International Directors Patrick Chisanga and Sam Okudzeto.
“From our early days in Rotary's Reach Out To Africa (ROTA) initiative and subsequently #RotaryInAfrica, we advocated for two separate Zones for Africa to recognize our growth and our aspirations. This has now been achieved. Two Zones is a great milestone for Africa!’’ Patrick Chisanga said.
The Zone’s Administration also expressed its appreciation to all Rotarians and Rotaractors, as well as Clubs and Districts, for diligently updating their strategic plans, goals, and reports in Rotary Club Central.
Further details regarding timelines, transition arrangements, and implementation modalities will be considered and communicated following deliberations at the April meeting of the Rotary International Board of Directors.
This milestone decision reflects the continued growth, impact, and organizational maturity of Rotary across the African continent. Each Rotary year, the Rotary International Board of Directors makes minor adjustments to zones based on the creation or merger of districts, as well as district requests to change zones. In addition, in compliance with Rotary International Bylaws, the Board conducts a comprehensive review at least every eight years to ensure that Rotary’s 34 zones maintain an approximately equal number of Rotarians worldwide.
“This achievement belongs entirely to our exceptional Rotarian brothers and sisters from across Africa. I am grateful that the Steering Committee and the Board of Directors made this historic decision,’’ Rotary International Director Daniel Tanase said.
“It is such a happy moment that the Board has approved the two zones request presented by Africa,’’ Rotary International Director-Elect Emmanuel Katongole said.
The Zone’s leadership extended sincere gratitude to all who supported the rezoning process, including the Rezoning Committee, Rotary International President-Elect Yinka Babalola and the RI Board of Directors. Further congratulations came from Rotary Foundation Trustee Ijeoma Pearl, Trustee Geeta Manek, Past Rotary International Directors Patrick Chisanga and Sam Okudzeto.
“From our early days in Rotary's Reach Out To Africa (ROTA) initiative and subsequently #RotaryInAfrica, we advocated for two separate Zones for Africa to recognize our growth and our aspirations. This has now been achieved. Two Zones is a great milestone for Africa!’’ Patrick Chisanga said.
The Zone’s Administration also expressed its appreciation to all Rotarians and Rotaractors, as well as Clubs and Districts, for diligently updating their strategic plans, goals, and reports in Rotary Club Central.
Further details regarding timelines, transition arrangements, and implementation modalities will be considered and communicated following deliberations at the April meeting of the Rotary International Board of Directors.