INTRODUCING CLUB MEMBERS – Bertrand
🌟 Meet Bertrand U. Manegabe: Champion of Integration and Community Service! 🌟
Here is what he has to say –
Hello, social media family! I’m Bertrand U. Manegabe. By day, I’m a project coordinator working tirelessly across municipalities in South Holland, helping newcomers integrate into Dutch society and the professional world. Alongside this, I’m pursuing my MSc in Development Studies and Political Governance at Wageningen University & Research. 🌍✨
In my free time, I cherish moments with friends over a basketball game or a gym session. My love for walking around the city, observing people, and enjoying the natural surroundings fuels my passion for ethnography—a qualitative research method in social. 🏀🌳
At Rotaract Scheveningen, I’m currently an unofficial member of the communication committee. Balancing my time between Wageningen and my responsibilities keeps me in the background for now.
What drives me to be part of Rotaract? It’s the opportunity to serve others and belong to a community dedicated to the well-being of everyone. Rotaract and Rotary Club members share a profound commitment to making a positive impact, embodying values of service, integrity, and fellowship. We unite to tackle critical issues like poverty, education, and health, promoting peace and understanding among diverse communities.
My favorite Rotary focus areas? Community and economic development, as well as peace-building and conflict prevention. I’m passionate about creating sustainable opportunities that empower communities and foster economic growth. Additionally, I’m dedicated to promoting peace and preventing conflicts by addressing underlying issues and facilitating dialogue.
To those considering volunteerism: Join us, start small, grow your network, and become part of a vibrant community. I promise you’ll gain more than you give—it’s worth every moment. Rotaract and Rotary are filled with amazing people, ready to make a difference and build lasting connections.
Whether it’s gifting children, cooking for the homeless, playing games with the elderly, working with animals, painting walls, or doing beach cleanups—there’s something for everyone! 🌟