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US$100,050

GG2577896

400+

Beneficiaries

1,000+

Girls Reached

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Community Care

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Empowering Minds Through Mental Health

Global Grant GG2577896, valued at US$100,050, is strengthening access to mental-health care, reducing stigma, and supporting sustainable public health services in Ngora District.

Mental Health Initiative
Community Health

Rotary Club of Ngora Advances GG2577896 Mental Health Integration Project

The project is officially underway with health-worker training commenced, contribution requirements fulfilled, and confirmation of funds received from international partners.

US$100,050

Grant Amount

District-wide

Community Impact

Foundation

Partnership

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Solar-powered borehole at Agu Health Centre III

Project Update - October 2026

Clean Water for Agu Health Centre III Enters Its Final Stage

The solar-powered borehole is installed and pumping, delivered in partnership with Davis & Shirtliff. A 10,000-litre water storage tank is the last step before the system can supply the whole health centre and be commissioned.

Solar

Pump Installed

Final

Project Stage

UGX 3.8M

Still Needed

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Latest From The Rock Times

October 2026 Stories

Selected stories from the October 2026 edition of The Rock Times: dignity for girls, mental health care, the Kapir Health Centre III drive, tree growing and leadership.

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Artistic impression of Kapir Health Centre III

Fundraising Appeal

UGX 200M Foundation Drive for Kapir HC III

The Club has launched a campaign to lay the foundation for Kapir Health Centre III, the first phase of a UGX 1 billion health project.

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Handover of the girls’ changing room at Ngora High School

Women & Girls

New Changing Room Restores Dignity for Girls

HADEO handed over a girls’ changing room and incinerator to Ngora High School, with RC Ngora supporting hygiene through cleaning materials.

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Certificate presentation during the Ngora Mental Health Project

Community Health

Mental Health Care Comes Closer to Home

Twenty counsellors and 139 CHEWs trained, and more than 137 counselling sessions held across 10 health facilities in Ngora District.

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Community engagement on tree growing at Kopege Primary School

Environment

Growing More Than Trees

Lessons from our engagement with Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise: success is measured by trees that survive, not seedlings planted.

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Rotarians at the District Presidents’ Retreat in Gulu

Leadership

Presidents’ Retreat in Gulu

RC Ngora joined District 9213 leaders in Gulu to reflect on the first 100 days of service and plan the months ahead.

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Solar-powered borehole at Agu Health Centre III

Water & Health

Agu Solar Borehole Nears Completion

Davis & Shirtliff has completed installation. The tank stand, water tank and piping remain, and the Club is appealing for support.

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From The Rock Times

September 2026 Stories

Selected stories from the September 2026 edition of The Rock Times, Basic Education and Literacy Month, covering malaria prevention, education, fellowship and membership.

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Indoor Residual Spraying at a homestead in Odwarat Parish

Disease Prevention

150 Households Reached in Odwarat Parish

Indoor Residual Spraying funded by Malaria Partners International has protected 150 homes in Kopege, Agu and Kees villages, and diagnostic supplies reached St. Anthony Health Centre.

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Joint Read to Lead fellowship of RC Serere and RC Ngora

Fellowship & Literacy

Read to Lead: Joint Fellowship with RC Serere

PDG Hon. Mike Kennedy Sebalu challenged Rotarians to see reading as a foundation for leadership at a joint hybrid fellowship on 24 September 2026.

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Rotary Club of Ngora members at a club meeting

Education

DEO Calls for Collective Action on Learning

District Education Officer Petwa Ademon shared the state of education in Ngora, from a 125-teacher shortage to water gaps in schools, and invited Rotary to partner.

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Learners at a Rotary-supported youth programme

Basic Education & Literacy

From Rote Learning to Real-World Skills

Educator Peter Mukula explained Uganda’s Competence-Based Curriculum and how Rotary can support teacher retooling, literacy and skills-based learning.

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Members of the Rotary Club of Ngora

Membership

More Than a Membership

Rtn Grace Akalo on the real benefits of being a Rotarian: a global network, friendship with a purpose, leadership growth and turning local ideas into global impact.

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Rotarians during a Rotary installation ceremony

Membership

How We Welcome New Members

From Board review to induction and mentorship, the step-by-step process that takes a prospect to an engaged Rotarian.

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From The Rock Times

August 2026 Stories

Selected stories from the August 2026 edition of The Rock Times, highlighting service, health, environment, and community partnerships.

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Participants at the Rotary Cancer Run in Ngora

Health & Community Service

Ngora Runs for a Cancer-Free Future

More than 200 people came together in Ngora for the 2026 Rotary Cancer Run, combining fundraising, cancer awareness, health services, screening and community action.

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Wheelchair donation partners in Ngora

Community Service

Restoring Mobility and Dignity: Five Wheelchairs Donated in Ngora

Rotary Club of Ngora joined partners to donate five wheelchairs to persons with disabilities, supporting mobility, independence, inclusion and dignity.

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Community members planting fruit trees in Ngora

Environment

Growing a Greener Future: 5,000 Fruit Trees for Ngora Communities

Rotary Club of Ngora and its partners supported the distribution and planting of 5,000 fruit trees, promoting environmental restoration, nutrition, food security and community livelihoods.

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Malaria rapid diagnostic tests handed over in Ngora

Disease Prevention

Rotary Club of Ngora Strengthens Malaria Prevention in Odwarat

Rotary Club of Ngora is advancing malaria prevention in Odwarat through improved community health action, including the donation of malaria rapid diagnostic tests and the next phase of household-level malaria prevention activities.

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Dignity for Girls project work in Ngora

Education & Health

Creating Safe Spaces and Dignity for Girls

Rotary Club of Ngora and its partners are supporting menstrual health and hygiene through improved facilities, safe spaces and education for girls.

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Recent Updates

Latest From The Rock Times

Stories from the July 2026 Rotary Club of Ngora newsletter, rewritten for the website and linked to full article details.

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Creating Lasting Impact Through Mental Health Integration
Health 25 July 2026

Creating Lasting Impact Through Mental Health Integration

Global Grant GG2577896 is officially underway, with health-worker training commenced to integrate quality mental-health care into government health facilities.

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Turning the Tide: Malaria Impact Reduction Initiative
Disease Prevention July 2026

Turning the Tide: Malaria Impact Reduction Initiative

The Odwarat malaria initiative is using community education, VHT training, Smart Homes, and mosquito-repellent plants to reduce malaria risk.

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Dignity for Girls Project Launched at Ngora High School
Women & Girls 22 July 2026

Dignity for Girls Project Launched at Ngora High School

HADEO and Rotary Club of Ngora launched a three-door changing room and bathroom facility to support menstrual dignity and school attendance.

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Cancer Run Activation
Fundraising July 2026

Cancer Run Activation

Rotary Club of Ngora activated Cancer Run participation with Centenary Bank, Ngora High School, Galaxy Country Hotel, and community partners.

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Kick Drugs Out of Teso Campaign
Youth 26 July 2026

Kick Drugs Out of Teso Campaign

AIDO Global Network and Rotary Club of Ngora engaged schools and the community with a message of hope, responsibility, and drug-free living.

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