The spirit of service and friendship continues to flourish across Uganda as the Inner Wheel International movement expands its footprint.
Recently, two new Inner Wheel Clubs — Kinoni and Lwengo — were officially chartered under District 900 Uganda, marking another milestone in empowering women through community service.
The colorful charter ceremony, held at MD Gardens Kinoni, drew hundreds of Inner Wheel members (“Anns”), Rotarians, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate this significant expansion within the Masaka Subregion.
While launching the two clubs, Ann Jacqueline Ssemwezi, District Chairperson for D900 Uganda, applauded the new members for embracing the Inner Wheel mission of Friendship and Service.
She revealed that Uganda now counts 10 active Inner Wheel Clubs with a combined membership of over 500 women dedicated to improving their communities.
“We call upon the newly chartered clubs to design projects that directly address local challenges, especially in areas such as health, education, and women empowerment,” said Ann Ssemwezi.
The event was also graced by Rotarian Stella Gaviao from Zambia, also, the Assistant Governor of Rotary District 9210, which covers Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
She commended the Inner Wheel movement for its compassion and tangible impact in communities.
“You are the silent engine of compassion. You don’t just raise funds — you raise spirits. You don’t just build projects — you build relationships and futures,” she remarked.
Adding his voice of support, Rotarian Kenneth Lubango, Action President of the Rotary Club of Muyenga, congratulated the two new clubs and pledged to serve as an Inner Wheel Ambassador.
“For every three people immunized against polio through Rotary efforts somewhere in the world, Inner Wheel members are equally transforming lives through community projects. We are united in service to humanity,” Lubango affirmed.
The Charter President of the Inner Wheel Club of Kinoni, Ann Rabiba Mirembe, highlighted their ongoing initiatives, including bookmaking projects, donations of sanitary towels to schoolgirls, and cancer awareness campaigns.
Her counterpart, Ann Moureen Nakimwero, Charter President of the Inner Wheel Club of Lwengo, shared how their club has partnered with international friends to supply essential drugs to local health centers in response to the growing rate of infections in the area.
“We discovered that many patients in Lwengo struggle with infections and limited access to medicine. Supporting local health facilities with essential drugs is our way of saving lives,” Nakimwero explained.
About Inner Wheel International
Inner Wheel is one of the world’s largest voluntary women’s service organizations, operating in more than 100 countries.
Founded on January 10, 1924, in Manchester, England, by Margarette Golding — a nurse and businesswoman — the movement initially comprised wives and daughters of Rotarians.
Over time, Inner Wheel evolved into an inclusive organization open to all women aged 18 and above, promoting friendship, service, and international understanding.
In 1973, it gained consultative status with the United Nations, enabling it to advocate globally for women’s rights, health, and education.
The chartering of the Kinoni and Lwengo clubs reflects this enduring legacy of women uniting to serve, uplift, and inspire their communities under the banner of friendship and compassion.
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