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PPresident Faure receives the Rotary International District Governor to Seychelles

The President of the Republic, Mr Danny Faure, met with the District Governor for Rotary International, Mr Raja Somasundaram, accompanied by his wife Mrs Mangala Somasundaram and Members of the Seychelles Rotary Clubs, at State House this morning. 

President Faure welcomed Mr Somasundaram and delegation as he expressed his appreciation for the exemplary work of the active members the Rotary Clubs in Seychelles, which includes the Victoria and Coco de Mer Rotary Club, and their contribution to improving the quality of life of Seychelles' citizens. The President gave the engagement of the Government to continue working with the Rotarians and consolidate the already excellent relations.

The Rotarians present discussed their desire to continue helping the community through small and medium sized humanitarian projects in education and health. They also spoke to the President about the bigger projects they have completed in collaboration with other partners such as the North East Point Hospital and Hospice and the eradication of polio.

Headed by Rotary International District Governor Mr Somasundaram, Seychelles forms part of District 9220 along with five other countries: Mauritius, Reunion, Mayotte, Comoros and Djibouti. The district will now be headed by him for the period of his tenure.

Present at State House for the courtesy call was the District Governor’s wife Mrs Mangala Somasundaram, Assistant District Governor, Mr Nandu Raghvani, President of the Rotary Club of Victoria, Mrs Sarka Viktorova, President nominated for the Rotary Club of Victoria, Ms Angele Low, Current President of the Rotary Club of Coco de Mer, Mr Georges Bibi and Incoming President of the Rotary Club of Coco de Mer, Mr Vincent Hoareau.

 Editor’s Note:

-          Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million businesses, professionals, and community leaders. There are over 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. The clubs are non-political, nonreligious, and open to all, offering voluntary service and humanitarian support.