Rotaract District 7030
 One
of 529 Districts around the world Rotaract District 7030 stretches
from the beautiful Caribbean twin islands of St. Kitts & Nevis down
the chain to Trinidad & Tobago and includes the exotic,
multicultural, South American nations of Guyana and Suriname.
Established in 1986 the District now boasts 28 Rotaract clubs with
over 230 Rotaractors, and continues to grow. Spread across 12
countries the District is a melting pot of diversity, encompassing
many different cultures, customs, origins, languages and religions.
The majority of the countries in the District are English speaking
former British colonies with citizens of predominantly African
descent. Many of these islands however were at some point occupied
by the French, and as such have a Créole
heritage, often speaking a French Patois as a
second language. Martinique as part of the French West Indies (FWI)
has a cultural blend of French and West Indian influences, speaking
French as their primary language, while English speaking Trinidad and Tobago, and
Guyana have a mix of African and East Indian descent.
Perhaps the most diverse of all is Dutch speaking Suriname
consisting of people of East Indian, African, European, Indonesian
(Javanese), Amerindian, and Chinese heritage. Religions in the
region range from Christian (Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths),
Muslim, and Hindu denominations.
This diversity, and language differences present a challenge to the
District, but also serves as its strength and makes it unique among
others. Rotaractors in the District are constantly exposed to its
various cultures, learning different customs and ways of thinking,
giving them a unique perspective on how to tackle the issues of
their respective communities. |
