By Rtn Sylvia Nankya
Paid-up delegates attending the All Africa Zone Institute will enjoy complimentary access to the 6th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert, scheduled for Friday, November 27, 2026, at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The concert will be an all-white affair, as delegates gather to celebrate Africa's rich cultural heritage through music, artistic expression and a shared commitment to peace. The event has provisions for both physical and virtual attendance, allowing participants beyond Uganda to join the celebrations.
Beyond the musical performances, the Africa Peace Concert is an important fundraising initiative supporting Rotary's peacebuilding agenda, particularly the Rotary Peace Centre at Makerere University, the first of its kind on the African continent.
Established through a partnership between Rotary International and Makerere University, the centre was set up to equip African peace and development leaders with the knowledge, practical skills and networks needed to address conflict and promote sustainable peace.
The Makerere Rotary Peace Centre is one of seven Rotary Peace Centres globally. It offers specialised training in peacebuilding, conflict transformation and development, bringing together professionals from different African countries to explore solutions to challenges affecting communities across the continent.
Its training programme addresses issues including human rights, governance, refugee and migration challenges, climate change, community cohesion and conflict resolution. Through academic instruction, practical experience and community engagement, fellows are equipped to become catalysts for peace in their respective countries and communities.
Beyond Entertainment, the Africa Peace Concert provides a platform to raise awareness about the work of the Peace Centre, mobilise financial support for its programmes and celebrate the role of music and culture in bringing people together across different backgrounds.
Although admission is complimentary for paid-up Zone Institute delegates, organisers are encouraging voluntary contributions towards the Rotary Africa Peace Fund. A minimum contribution of US$100 will be credited to the individual donor's Rotary Foundation giving record under Peace Promotion and Conflict Prevention.
Donations can be made between November 1 and November 30, 2026, through the Rotary Foundation's official donation platform. Contributors are required to select Endowment, followed by Endowment-Rotary Peace Centres, when completing the transaction.
This year’s edition of the concert is expected to bring together Rotarians, Rotaractors, peace advocates and other stakeholders in a celebration of African music, culture and the shared aspiration for a more peaceful continent.