Belgrade 2024 Institute
The ICC meeting held during the Rotary Institute in Belgrade on October 3, 2024, gathered 55 participants from 12 Districts and was marked by productive discussions and significant presentations regarding the ICC’s role and future initiatives. The Chair of the Executive Council, Nathalie Huyghebaert effectively introduced her team and outlined the ICC’s history, mission, and importance in fostering global friendship and peace.
Key areas of focus included:
Best Practices: Participants were encouraged to share successful initiatives from various committees, highlighting the need for improved communication and public image within the ICC.
Goals for 2024-2027: As host, NC Marko Mitrašinović presented actionable goals aimed at supporting ongoing projects, enhancing cooperation, and establishing new initiatives within District 2483 Serbia&Montenegro
Upcoming Events: The agenda for future ICC meetings and the ICC Summit in Istanbul was emphasized, with attendees encouraged to engage and participate actively.
Collaborative Projects: Several examples of collaborative projects were shared, reinforcing the ICC’s commitment to international cooperation and support.
The meeting concluded with the signing of the Charter to establish the ICC Turkey (D2420, D2430, D2440) and D2483 Serbia and Montenegro, marking a significant step in expanding the ICC’s influence and operational framework.
This meeting served as an important platform for fostering relationships, sharing insights, and planning for future endeavors that will strengthen the ICC and its impact within the Rotary community. Further details on the upcoming Presidential Peace conference, 2nd Africa Peace Forum, ICC Global Grant Fair and other events will be shared in due course.
The Bucharest 2024 International Meeting brought together over 60 participants, including Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, and Community Corps members, both in-person and online. Attendees represented 19 countries, 18 Districts, 8 Zones, 5 ICCs, and 42 Clubs from November 14-17, 2024.
The primary goal of this and the next annual conferences is to establish a platform for Rotarians to connect ICCs, Districts, and Clubs, facilitating access to funds for community and international projects with a collective target of $10 million by 2030. By fostering collaboration across nations and clubs, the event promotes international cooperation, addresses community needs, and advances Rotary’s mission.
The conference served as a forum for developing joint projects, securing Global Grants, and building meaningful relationships between clubs and districts. Participants were encouraged to use the ICC framework to share experiences, strengthen Friendship Exchanges, and create impactful service projects leveraging Rotary’s global resources.
A major accomplishment of the conference was the development of six international projects, showcasing the power of collaboration among Rotarians. These initiatives reflect the shared commitment to achieving the $10 million funding goal by 2030.
Total Value of Projects: Over $100,000!
The conference concluded with a strong call to expand the collaboration and organize the next edition in 2025. Participants emphasized the importance of leveraging international cooperation through ICCs, Districts, Clubs, and Rotary initiatives to build impactful global projects, united under the motto: “Service Above Self!”
