The Rotary Club of Butabika Royals was chartered on 26th February 2021.  The Club was sponsored by Rotary Club of Muyenga under District 9214 and Rotary Club of PortBell under District 9213.

Butabika Royals is referred to as a Covid Club because it was initiated during the pandemic area. It  was chartered with 27 members, who were mainly from the Royal Palms Estate located in Butabika Village. Accordingly, the Club originally used to meet in Butabika Village.  However, in a bid to expand the membership and accommodate new members beyond Butabika, we shifted our fellowship venue to Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi meeting every Tuesday from 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

The Club is cognizant that Uganda is ranked among the top 6 countries in Africa with 19.86 % adults with mental illness.  By 2022, it was estimated that 35% of Ugandans suffer from mental illness and 15% of Ugandans require treatment. Uganda has been singled out as one of the most high-risk states where thousands of young people are mentally ill due, to drug and substance abuse incidents from the ages of 12-35 years (The UN World Drugs Report 2019). The situation is worrying.

Therefore, it is our conviction that our Club can contribute to the kind of world we want to live in: one where we all feel supported as part of a community and where we help expand access to to quality mental health care that is safe, effective, timely, efficient, equitable and people centered.   We see ourselves as  significant stakeholders who participate in the following

Erasing the stigma associated with mental illness  and caring about emotional wellbeing.Raising awareness about mental health challenges focusing on symptoms and cause.Working to improve access to mental health services and quality of occupation theraphy.

Accordingly, we have established an effective partnership with Butabika National Referral Hospital on  Mental Health (BNRH-MH) to pursue our vision and mission.  We are proud of the engagement which has enabled us to contribute to addressing the “worrying situation”. Our partnership is elaborated in Strategic Plan 2022- 2027.

As part of our strategic growth plan, we mothered the Rotaract Club of Butabika Royals, who proudly identify themselves as the ‘mothers of mental health’.

As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Club, we welcome all individuals and do not practice any form of segregation. Our club is known for its large heart and inclusive spirit.

Our Club was registered as a company limited by guarantee, BRN 80020003847009  by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau(URSB) under under section 18(3) of the Companies Act No. 1 of 2012 .

Our club draws on the expertise of professionals in various fields.

As part of the global Rotary movement, Rotary Club of Butabika Royals is dedicated to creating lasting change both locally and internationally. Our members are passionate about serving vulnerable communities, fostering partnerships, and delivering impactful programs that enhance the well-being of individuals and society. Whether through Community engagement, Health camps, environmental conservation efforts, or youth development projects, we are always striving to uplift communities and build a brighter future.