KISORO UGANDA: The Lions Club of Kisoro has launched a tree-planting initiative aimed at promoting environmental conservation, while welcoming three new members to strengthen its community service activities.
The initiative was launched on Tuesday by Lions Clubs International District 411B Governor, Lion John Kikanu Byarugaba, during his official visit to Kisoro. He participated in a tree-planting exercise at Busamba Primary School.
During the visit, Byarugaba also toured the Kisoro Municipality administrative offices, where he paid a courtesy call on the Mayor, John King Mbonigaba.
He later visited Rukoro Village in Mubuga Parish, Nyakinama Sub-county, where humanitarian assistance was extended to community members, before proceeding to Bunagana Border for a familiarisation tour.
Speaking during the tree-planting exercise at Busamba Primary School, Byarugaba urged young people to embrace tree planting, particularly fruit trees, which he said could provide both environmental and economic benefits.
He also encouraged pupils and other young people to take responsibility for caring for the trees to ensure they grow and benefit future generations.
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The President of the Lions Club of Kisoro, Lion Caroline Mugisha, thanked the management of Busamba Primary School for allowing the club to plant trees on the school premises.
Mugisha emphasised the importance of tree planting in protecting the environment and called on communities to actively participate in conservation efforts.
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The delegation also visited Kisoro Demonstration Primary School, where pupils received donations of sugar, soap, jelly and sanitary pads.
The school’s headteacher welcomed the donation, noting that the items would help improve hygiene and sanitation among the pupils.
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Meanwhile, the Lions Club of Kisoro has inducted three new members in a ceremony held at Kisoro Tourist Hotel.
The new members are Kanyarwanda Rodgers, sponsored by Talent Sabiti Javan Kamachenche; Afande Sabiti Stephene, sponsored by Mugisha Sison; and Sheikh Edris Uwanje, sponsored by Charlotte Mugisha.
Speaking during the induction ceremony, District Governor Byarugaba urged the new members to familiarise themselves with the organisation’s rules, principles and responsibilities, while remaining committed to serving their communities.
He also commended the Lions Club of Kisoro for its activities and contribution to humanitarian service.
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In her remarks, Lions Club of Kisoro President Charoline Mugisha highlighted the club’s achievements in humanitarian service and membership growth.
She also announced that the club had become the first in the country to pay its international club subscription for the year.
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Byarugaba’s visit concluded with a board members’ meeting, dinner and the induction ceremony at Kisoro Tourist Hotel.
I would like to sincerely appreciate your organization for the wonderful work you are doing in promoting environmental conservation through tree planting. Your efforts to protect the environment and create a greener future are truly inspiring. As someone passionate about conservation, I would love to learn more about your organization and the requirements or procedures for joining as a member or volunteer. I would be grateful for an opportunity to be part of your activities and contribute to the important work you are doing. Thank you for making a difference in protecting our environment