Symbiosis University to host the Asia Peace Centre
Peace is important for society because it allows people to live safely and without fear of violence. It also promotes economic stability, national security and the sustainable development of nations.
Peace building matters today; because the effects of conflict are far reaching, shattering lives and stunting development. Peace building approaches, including mediation and diplomacy, dialogue and participation, are an essential part of the toolkit of Rotary’s Peace Scholar programme. These scholars are and will continue to make a difference to the communities they work with.
The TRF trustees have selected the university and country in Asia which will host the new Asia Peace Center starting form 2027. I am excited and happy to report that the trustees have selected Symbiosis University, Pune, India to host the new Rotary Peace Center in Asia. That is great news and a feather in the cap for Rotary in India. Compliments to the Symbiosis team for putting up a superb application and thanks to the Symbiosis management for all their support. Congratulations to Rotarians and leadership of RID 3131 for their dedicated efforts for this. Compliments to PP Rajendra Ruia (RID 3141) who initiated the process, and to the peace alumni and leadership of RID 3141 for their support. Well done all!
In today’s world peace is needed more than ever. The new centre will be a boon not just for scholars from India but from all over Asia. Now is the time to put our might to support the Endowment Fund of TRF. This will ensure a bright future for the peace scholar programme and for TRF too.
The joy of giving lasts longer than the joy of receiving. Studies conducted at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management found that participants’ happiness did not decline or declined much slower if they repeatedly bestowed gifts on others versus receiving those same gifts themselves.
The intention behind our giving and receiving is the most important thing. The act of giving is joyful when it is unconditional and from the heart, and the energy behind the giving increases many times over.
One of the best giving is to The Rotary Foundation. It’s effective, efficient, transparent and can do most good in the world. As we approach the last quarter of the Rotary year, now is the time to give our ‘all’ to TRF. Let’s do it to create the Magic through TRF.
Bharat Pandya
TRF Trustee
