🌍✈️ Meet Dunja Hippe: Flight Attendant with a Heart for Service 💙

Hi all! I’m Dunja Hippe, 26 years old and currently living in Voorburg after moving five times in the past six years. I originally grew up in the beautiful province of Overijssel, but now I’ve landed (pun intended 😄) in a place that feels like home!

In daily life, I travel the world as a flight attendant, exploring new destinations and cultures from the sky. When I’m not up in the air, I love going to the gym, playing pool (even if I lose most of the time 😅), going for evening walks on the beach, playing board games, and spending quality time with my friends and family. 🏖️🎱🎲

I’ve been a proud member of Rotaract Den Haag Scheveningen for about a year now and am part of the Local Committee, where we focus on smaller, hands-on community projects. One project I really enjoyed was organizing a present collection in The Hague’s city centre. The gifts were donated to children spending the holidays outside of their own homes due to domestic violence 💝. Another memorable project was helping renovate a home for a woman with mental health challenges—painting, hanging curtains, and installing lamps to make her space feel safe and warm again. 🛠️🖌️

I joined Rotaract because I love meeting new people and making a tangible impact on society. What makes Rotaract unique is its strong national and international network, full of fun events and inspiring guest speakers. Our club is incredibly diverse in lifestyle, nationality, and background—which means every meeting brings new insights and makes the social events extra fun! 🌍🤝

My favourite Rotary area of focus is water, sanitation and hygiene. These are basic human rights, and while we are fortunate in the Netherlands, many people around the world still lack access. I truly believe there’s a lot we can do to help.

And to anyone thinking about becoming a volunteer: JUST DO IT! Even the smallest act of kindness can make a life-changing difference to someone else. You’ll feel better about yourself and gain so much more than you give. 💫

🌟 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! 🌟