A few weeks ago, we teamed up with Rotaract The Hague International for a pub quiz at O’Casey’s Irish Pub in The Hague. What started as a simple idea turned into a really nice evening where everything just came together: good people, a good cause, and a great atmosphere.

The evening was also a chance to celebrate World Rotaract Week and International Women’s Day, while at the same time bringing our two clubs closer together. It felt natural. Rotaract is about connection, and this was exactly that.

Of course, there was a serious side to it as well. Through the pub quiz, we raised funds for our project Seeds of Hope in Ghana. This project focuses on giving children in orphanages something more sustainable than short-term support. Think of learning how to grow their own food, developing practical skills like soap making and basic ICT, and building something for themselves and their future. The first phase will support around 45 children at the Tamale Children’s Home.

At the same time, Rotaract The Hague International raised funds for their work around women’s rights and safety, which made the evening even more meaningful.

But beyond the projects, what stood out most was the energy in the room. People coming together after long days, forming teams, laughing over questions, and just enjoying being part of something bigger. That’s the part you don’t always plan, but it’s what stays with you.

This evening reminded us that sometimes impact starts in simple ways, like bringing people together in the right place, at the right time.