Date: July 2025
Location: Crisma Hotel, Livingstone, Zambia
Introduction
Saving Our Community Zambia (SOC Zambia) is proud to share that our founder, Chabilo Mwilu, recently represented the organization at the Rotary Club of Livingstone’s Presidential Installation Ceremony. Held at the elegant Crisma Hotel, this event marked the transition of leadership as a new Rotary Club president was sworn in for the year ahead.
What Is Rotary?
Rotary International is a global network of community-minded professionals and volunteers dedicated to “Service Above Self.” Since its founding in 1905, Rotary has:
- United leaders for humanitarian service and peace-building
- Funded and managed projects in education, health, clean water, and more
- Promoted ethical standards in business and community leadership
- Offered networking and leadership development opportunities
With over 1.2 million members in more than 35,000 clubs worldwide, Rotary champions high-impact community projects and cultivates fellowship among its members.
Event Highlights
📅 Date & Venue
- When: Mid-July 2025
- Where: Crisma Hotel, Livingstone
🎙️ Ceremony
- Opening Remarks: Rotary District Governor welcomed guests and highlighted last year’s achievements.
- Outgoing President’s Address: Reflections on club milestones in youth scholarships, clean-water projects, and literacy programs.
- Installation of New President: Formal handover of the Rotary gavel and pinning ceremony at sunset in the hotel’s garden courtyard.
- Keynote Speech: Delivered by the incoming president, outlining priorities for community health initiatives and women’s empowerment.
🤝 Networking & Fellowship
- Rotary Grace & Toast: A moment of gratitude and camaraderie.
- Dinner & Cultural Performances: Traditional Makishi dancers opened the evening, followed by a Zambian buffet.
- Informal Discussions: Chabilo joined Rotarians and guests to explore collaboration opportunities between SOC Zambia and Rotary on youth training programs.
Chabilo Mwilu’s Takeaways
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Shared Vision for Community Impact
“Service Above Self resonates deeply with SOC Zambia’s mission. We look forward to partnering on clean-water and life-skills workshops in Livingstone’s peri-urban areas.” -
Leadership in Action
Witnessing the club’s smooth leadership transition reaffirmed the importance of structured governance—an inspiration as SOC Zambia grows its own programs. -
Building Strategic Alliances
Engaging with Rotary’s network opened doors to potential mentorship for SOC Zambia’s youth cohorts and access to Rotary’s micro-grant funding channels.
What’s Next?
SOC Zambia will follow up with the Rotary Club of Livingstone to:
- Co-design a joint clean-water project in nearby villages
- Invite Rotarians to mentor our youth training cohorts on leadership and project management
- Explore grant opportunities for scaling Basic Life Skills Trainings
Stay tuned for announcements on upcoming joint activities!
Written by the SOC Zambia Communications Team
“Empowering people. Restoring dignity. Saving our community.”