Rotary Club of Davao Launches First Kadayawan Trade Fair for a Cause
In celebration of the Kadayawan Festival, the Rotary Club of Davao (RCD) mounted its inaugural Kadayawan Trade Fair for a Cause 2025, held from August 13 to 17 at Lanang Business Park in Davao City. The five-day event brought together 60 local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), spotlighting community entrepreneurship while raising funds for RCD’s flagship programs, including child welfare initiatives at Boystown in Barangay Ma-a. The trade fair falls under Rotary’s Community Economic Development thrust—one of the organization’s seven global areas of focus—aiming to empower local economies and foster sustainable growth. “This is our chapter’s first time organizing something of this scale,” said Hazel Risari, Rotarian and project head. “We took a leap of faith, and the community responded with overwhelming support. It’s our way of giving back—by creating a space where culture, commerce, and compassion converge.” Beyond fundraising, the event served as a platform to reint...
