The truth is that generosity is a practice that can be learned. It's something you can work on over time in your life. It's just like any other habit. Even better, being generous provides a wealth of opportunities for learning about yourself, others, your community, and the world at large.
There is no such thing as a "one size fits all" solution. This is what happened to Chris Kayongo, Chair of the Service Projects Committee of the Rotary Club of Ssese Islands, one of Uganda's oldest Rotary clubs, founded in 1991 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
With his membership in this club, Chris has found the perfect outlet for his generosity. It allowed him to use his time and resources to make a difference in his community as an individual. From medical outreaches to the establishment of health centers, the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese Islands, which has 97 active members, is dedicated to generosity driven by the community and the needs of the community. Working with the community when generosity is involved is a true testament to ensuring long-term impactful change.
Chris speaks of time and individuals as the driving forces behind generosity and that people have to work together to actualize the change they want to see. It begings with ‘YOU’ and ‘I’.