Empowering Youth, Changing Lives

I am İslam Aydemir, and as the president of Dokuz Eylül Rotaract Club, I am delighted to share with you my feelings and our vision for this term. This year’s theme, “Unite for Good,” serves as both a guiding light and a source of inspiration for us. Because we know that goodness is much more than a small act done alone; it is a powerful energy that multiplies when we come together and transforms societies.

Rotaract is an international service network that brings together the dynamism, vision, and volunteer spirit of young people. As young professionals, students, and idealistic individuals between the ages of 18–30, we see it as our duty to create value for society. Each of our members brings their knowledge and experience from different fields, and with the richness born from this diversity, we sign off on more inclusive projects. Our goal is not only to do good but also to make a lasting impact and carry out sustainable work. From education to health, from environment to culture, we develop projects that create social benefit. For us, goodness is not just an intention but a continuous way of action.

The Rotaract family offers its members not just a club but also a warm home where friendships and brotherhoods flourish. Here, we not only contribute to society but also strengthen our personal growth. We develop our leadership skills, team spirit, and communication abilities, preparing ourselves for the future as more capable individuals. In every meeting, every event, and every project, we move forward with a shared excitement. Because we know that every small step we take together is part of a great legacy to be left for the future. We believe that change is not only possible by dreaming but by taking action. We believe that every act of kindness will inspire another. That is why throughout this year, we have made “Unite for Good” not just a slogan, but a compass in our lives.

There are thousands of Rotaract clubs around the world, made up of people who think like us and come together with the same purpose. Meeting in the same spirit with them reminds us that we are part of a universal family. This global network proves to us that friendship knows no borders, and goodness is a universal language. As Dokuz Eylül Rotaract Club, we believe that every act of kindness we start locally creates a global impact. With this belief, we continue our volunteer work to strengthen the culture of solidarity. Every need we see and every voice we hear motivates us to produce more and share more.

Today, the world faces many challenges—poverty, inequality, environmental crises, and social injustices. We choose not to remain indifferent to these problems but to be part of the solution. Because we believe that even a small spark can ignite a great fire. To unite for good means to return to the essence of humanity. Making visible the kindness we all carry in our hearts and, through our collective effort, making the world a better place to live is possible. Every volunteer’s effort, every donor’s support, and every individual’s contribution form an essential link in this great chain of goodness. That is why we are here together; that is why with our hearts and our efforts, we are “Uniting for Good.”

I invite you to join us on this journey. Let’s create more smiles together, nurture more hope, and build a brighter future. Because kindness is contagious, and it grows as we unite.