Taken from the Rotary International Site here. I have included in this story a short extract from the entire article in which three participants were asked to reflect on their experience. which I encourage members to read. -Ian B
DAY ONE: Arrival and welcome
Landing in Geneva feels surreal. Over the past year, I’ve traveled to events in Dubai, Mexico, and Chicago. But Geneva’s been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Even better, I quickly run into my friend Christina from my Rotary district. What are the odds? Even better still, it’s her birthday. We head into the city center to do some sightseeing and sample Switzerland’s legendary chocolate. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We head back for the welcome cocktail ceremony and after running into more old friends, we celebrate Christina’s birthday at a rooftop bar with a gorgeous view of the city. — Zayne Sinclair
In 2020, I was deputy secretary general for the National Youth Model United Nations in Sri Lanka. I made a promise to myself: One day, I would walk through the halls of the United Nations Office in Geneva. But little did I know that Rotary would bring this dream to life. I’m so excited to see inside the iconic Palais des Nations. — Haneekah Rahil
As an environmentalist, I’m very interested in working with the UN in Nairobi, where I’m from and the home to the United Nations Environment Programme, which partners with Rotary on clean water projects. So, I have dreamed of visiting the United Nations Office at Geneva for a long time. — Lamech Opiyo
Full article here.