Feel good, do good
This year, we celebrated another meaningful Sinterklaas together with the children, young mothers, men and all clients supported by KesslerPerspektief.We proudly delivered 50 gifts, marking our fifth year of continuing this tradition. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised over €920 in donations. …
This year marks the 5th edition of our beloved Sinterklaas project, and we’re excited to continue spreading warmth and kindness to families who need it most. Every year, Rotaract Scheveningen, and our member Ilya Admiral bring gifts and a little joy to young parents and …
We are proud to share that the NATO Youth Peace Manifesto, to which Rotaract Den Haag-Scheveningen proudly contributed, has been officially handed over to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The presentation took place in The Hague, where the manifesto was delivered to the Dutch Ambassador for Youth, Education and Work, as well as the team of the Director for Security Policy. This moment marks an important step in ensuring that the perspectives and aspirations of young people are recognized at the highest levels of diplomacy. The Youth Peace Manifesto reflects the voices of more than 100 young participants from over 40 countries, all united by a shared belief in dialogue, empathy, and nonviolence as the foundation for a more peaceful world.
We sincerely hope the manifesto will not be left on a shelf to gather dust, but that both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NATO will continue to engage with the ideas and commitments it represents, amplifying the voices of a new generation determined to build peace through understanding and collaboration.
Youth Peace Summit 2025 – Young Voices for a Peaceful Future “We’re not here with easy answers for peace; we’re here because we’re done inheriting silence and toxic rhetoric.” Last year, Rotaract Den Haag-Scheveningen proudly took part in the organization of the first-ever Youth Peace …
As every year, our Rotaract Scheveningen members joined forces once again to help out at the Voedselbos Mariahoeve (Mariahoeve Food Forest)! We spent the day preparing the forest for winter, clearing paths, mulching, and taking care of the plants to help them thrive in the …
📣 Wrapping Up the Rotaract Year with Purpose & Gratitude! 💙✨
As the Rotaract year (July 2024 – June 2025) comes to a close, we’re celebrating two incredible moments that captured the heart of who we are 💫
🕊️ Youth Peace Summit – The Hague
What an inspiring way to end the year! After months of planning, we helped bring the Youth Peace Summit to life. Two days of learning, sharing, and connecting with changemakers from around the world. Together with 90 other people, we wrote a powerful Manifesto for Peace—a true testament to youth leadership and hope for a better world 🌍💬
🍽️ Year-End Dinner & Celebration
We closed our year with gratitude, good vibes, and even better company! Members were gifted a special club keychain as a thank-you for their dedication, and received SDG pins from @sdgnederland in recognition of their role in promoting sustainable development 🌱🎁
🙏 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who supported us throughout the year—every moment of service, every voice, every hand mattered.
Here’s to more impact, more growth, and more meaningful moments ahead 🚀💛
We are thrilled to announce that Sew to Flow has been awarded Best Social Project during the General Assembly of Rotaract Nederland! As part of this recognition, the project received a prize of €250, celebrating its meaningful impact and innovative approach to social change. Our …
🌍✈️ 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 …
Sew to Flow is a joint project led by the Rotaract Clubs of UDS Tamale and Scheveningen, Rotary Clubs of Pulchri and Scheveningen, and the Ummy Relief Foundation. On April 9th, 2025, the project was held at Dabokpa Technical Institute in Tamale, Ghana, with the aim of equipping young girls—mainly Fashion & Design students—with knowledge about menstrual hygiene and hands-on training in reusable pad production. In total, 100 girls were reached through education and awareness, and 55 were practically trained in pad-making.
Why this project matters
Menstruation is still a taboo subject in many parts of Ghana, and access to sanitary products is limited and expensive. As a result, girls miss school, face health risks, and experience social exclusion. Sew to Flow tackles these issues head-on through open education, practical skills, and empowerment.
We specifically chose Fashion & Design students because they already possess basic sewing skills, making the training both immediately useful and a foundation for potential income generation.
This project:
Builds confidence and body literacy
Reduces school absenteeism with a practical, affordable solution
Promotes sustainability through eco-friendly menstrual products
Provides lifelong skills with entrepreneurial potential
Fights period stigma and supports gender equality
What we achieved
100 girls educated in menstrual hygiene
55 girls trained in making reusable pads
Starter kits distributed
20+ volunteers participated
Strengthened international and local collaboration
Cost Breakdown (Total Budget: €1,000)
Materials for 100 starter kits – €400
Sewing machine rental – €150
Trainer stipends – €150
Venue & logistics – €100
Food & drinks – €100
Transport & contingency – €100
A follow-up visit is planned for May 2025 to monitor progress and explore expansion into other schools and communities.
As part of our ongoing discussions on gender equality and equity, we recognized how the high cost of period supplies can be a barrier, preventing individuals from fully participating in society. Inspired to make a local impact, we raised €300 through generous donations, both big …