(17 Jun) A New Friendship Charter: Rotary Club Sofia International Welcomes Rotary Club Blouberg, South Africa (+GAL)

Posted in News and Events. Written by Admin on June 17th, 2026

On 17 June, Rotary Club Sofia International had the pleasure of welcoming Helene Visser, Jacqueline, and Graham Cladon from Rotary Club Blouberg, South Africa.

The highlight of the evening was the signing of the Inter-Country Committee (ICC) Charter between Bulgaria and South Africa. The Charter was signed by Nina Miteva, PDG and ICC coordinator for Bulgaria, Hristina Malchevska, Rotary Club Sofia International Foundation Chair, ICC Chair for Bulgaria, and Helene Visser, ICC Chair for South Africa, reaffirming Rotary’s shared commitment to friendship, peace, international understanding, and future cooperation on humanitarian projects. Claude Badan, President of Rotary Club Sofia International, exchanged club flags with the guests and expressed gratitude for their wonderful support of local communities.

The visit also celebrated the successful cooperation between our Rotary communities. Rotary District 9350 in South Africa supported the Global Grant project “Paradise for Children”, while Rotary Club Blouberg and Rotary Club Port Alfred generously contributed donations to the project. We highly appreciate the support from South Africa and value the long-standing friendships and commitment that have developed through our collaboration.

On 18 June, our South African friends joined us on a visit to the Rehabilitation Center in Opitsvet, where they saw firsthand the completed Global Grant project and its positive impact on the children and families it serves.

This visit further strengthened the bonds between our Rotary communities and opened new opportunities for joint service projects, international cooperation, and lasting friendship. It is friendships like these – built across continents and sustained through shared service – that capture the true spirit of Rotary.

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