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Dear fellow People of Action,

Looking back on March, it was undoubtedly one of the busiest months of our Rotary year. Many clubs entered a season of harvest, bringing key service projects to fruition, and I was grateful to join a wide range of club and cross-area activities that reflected the strength and breadth of District 3450.

Early in the month, District 3450 worked together with the Housing Department to support residents from Wang Fuk Court who were rehoused to Po Tin Estate through our “Light Up New Lives — Rehousing Well-Being Programme.” We donated over HK$1.2 million worth of home appliances, including water heaters, cooking stoves, washing machines, and air-conditioners. We also visited two families in person to listen to their stories and hopes as they settled into a new environment. This was more than a delivery of supplies— it represented a step toward rebuilding daily life with dignity and stability. With this same spirit of care, we look forward to further collaboration with the Housing Department in youth development and support for vulnerable communities, bringing more positive energy to Hong Kong together.

The District also organised activities that strengthened fellowship and supported holistic well-being. Our Rotary Mahjong Tournament created a relaxed space for connection through friendly competition; the Rotary Centenary Challenge Cup brought Rotarians and friends together to share racing insights and enjoy the experience; and our New Member Orientation Seminar helped both new and existing members deepen their understanding of Rotary in a joyful and engaging setting. Another meaningful milestone was the official establishment of the “Let the Glacier Cool” initiative at the CUHK Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change. With Will Legend’s support, District 3450 connected with the scientific expertise of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,anchoring glacier conservation education in Hong Kong and enabling primary and secondary students to access frontier knowledge in climate science and environmental stewardship.

In health and community care, our Wellness and Blood Donation Day was held successfully, with 248 Rotarians and members of the public donating blood. I was also grateful to donate my first unit of blood that day, and to see the organising committee introduce creative body-mind-soul workshops as a refreshing addition to the programme. Our Rotary Breast Cancer project also concluded smoothly, benefiting over 500 women. My heartfelt appreciation goes to the 33 Rotary clubs that served as co-organisers and supporting partners, enabling this initiative to reach its full impact and close on a strong note.

Peace remains one of Rotary International’s key priorities this year. For the past six years, our Rotary Peace Camp has nurtured young peacebuilders, and this year 82 youths came together for a two-day overnight programme to deepen their understanding of peacebuilding. They will serve as Peace Ambassadors, promoting understanding and inclusion, building bridges through action, and helping the seeds of peace take root in more corners of society. In parallel, the 9th Secondary School Peer Mediation Competition continued to promote a culture of peace. Mediation is a neutral, communication-based process that supports peaceful dispute resolution and helps parties find win–win solutions. Through training and practice, students strengthened their expression and listening skills, learning to replace conflict with dialogue. These youth-led initiatives are a powerful testament to Rotary’s commitment to peacebuilding and to passing this mission forward.

I would also like to highlight two outstanding club projects this month. The Rotary Club of Hong Kong Northwest organised a fundraising concert for Precious Blood Hospital and successfully raised HK$3 million to benefit patients. The Rotary Club of Financial Centre marked the 10^th anniversary of its Elderly Vegetarian Banquet this year, working together with 13 Rotary clubs to serve more than 600 elderly participants—an excellent demonstration of “Unite for Good.” Both initiatives showcased deep collaboration and sustainable community impact.

At the same time, our learning and leadership development for the coming Rotary year has begun. The District Team Learning Seminar for District Officers and the Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar were launched successfully. I would like to extend my congratulations to District Governor-Elect Jimmy Lau and the incoming team. May the new Rotary year continue to carry forward our mission and create lasting impact together.

Finally, a special reminder: our District’s signature annual event, the 66^th District Conference, will be held on 30 and 31 May. I encourage all members to register as soon as possible, so that we may celebrate our achievements and fellowship together in the spirit of joy and unity.

In fellowship we serve,

DG Cassy Cheng

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親愛的扶輪行動夥伴們：

回顧三月，可說是全年最忙碌的月份之一。各社的服務陸續進入收成期，而我也出席了頗多扶輪社及跨地域的服務活動。

月初，3450地區與房屋署攜手，支援宏福苑遷往寶田邨的居民，送上「點亮新生活——重築幸福計劃」的溫暖。我們捐贈了超過120萬港元的家電，包括熱水爐、煮食爐、洗衣機及冷氣機，並親身探訪兩戶家庭，聆聽他們的心聲與期盼。這不僅是一次物資捐贈，更標誌着居民新生的開始。懷着這份關懷，我們期待未來與房屋署在青年發展及支援弱勢社群方面繼續合作，一同為香港注入更多正能量。

同時，地區也舉辦了多項凝聚社友的身心靈活動：扶輪麻雀大賽，讓社友在輕鬆的牌桌競技中增進情誼；扶輪百周年挑戰杯，讓社友和朋友們分享賽馬心得，從中獲得樂趣；新社友導向研習會，讓新舊社友在歡樂中加深對扶輪的認識。另一項別具意義的「讓冰川退燒」計劃正式落戶中大氣候變化博物館。感謝緯利的促成，3450區得以連結中國科學院西北研究院的科研力量，將冰川保育議題紮根香港，讓中小學生能接觸前沿的科學與保育知識。

在健康服務方面，地區的「健康與捐血日」圓滿舉行，當天有248位扶輪社友及公眾人士成功捐血，我也成功捐出第一包血，並感謝籌委會組織的身心靈工作坊，這是充滿創意的新嘗試；「扶輪乳你同行」計劃亦順利完成，受惠婦女人數超越500人，衷心感謝33個扶輪社作為協辦及支持機構，令這項服務得以畫上圓滿句號。

和平是國際扶輪本年度的重點關注之一。過去六年，扶輪和平營一直致力培育年輕的和平締造者；今年，82位青少年聚首一堂，透過兩日一夜的活動，深刻認識肩負和平的重任。他們將作為和平大使，以所學促進理解與包容，以行動搭建橋樑、凝聚共識，讓和平的種子在更多角落萌芽。與此同時，第九屆中學生朋輩調解比賽亦致力推廣和平文化——調解是一種以中立態度運用溝通技巧，協助當事人找出共贏方案、和平解決糾紛的過程。比賽透過培訓與實踐，提升學生的表達及聆聽能力，讓他們學會以對話化解矛盾。這些由青少年帶動的和平倡議，正是扶輪推動和平文化、薪火相傳的最佳見證。

在此我要特別讚揚兩個社的服務：香港西北區扶輪社為寶血醫院舉辦的慈善音樂會，成功籌得港幣300萬元惠澤病人；香港金融中心扶輪社主辦的敬老素宴今年踏入第十年，並聯合13個扶輪社一同為超過600位長者服務，充分體現了「團結行善」的精神。這兩項服務既展現了深度合作，亦彰顯了可持續的社區影響力。

與此同時，新一年度的互動學習活動亦順利展開，分別有為地區職員而設的「地區團隊學習研討會」及為社長當選人而設的「社長當選人學習研討會」。在此祝賀劉富城侯任總監及整個來屆團隊，願新一年度繼續傳承扶輪的使命，共同創造持恆的影響。

最後，我要特別提示：地區年度重頭活動，第66屆地區年會將於5月30及31日舉行，懇請各位社友盡快登記，讓我們在歡樂中共同慶祝成就與情誼。

服務同心，續寫新章

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