Hans Lee, middle, networks with other Rotary Youth Exchange alumni at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia. By Hans Lee, a member of the Rotary Club of Berlin Platz der Republik, Berlin, Germany and co-founder of Rotex International I watch time pass by with a mix of emotions in the world of Rotary…
By John Apostolou, Rotary Club of Alexandroupolis, Greece For the past two years, through my involvement with the Learning Center and countless conversations with fellow Greek Rotarians at conferences and seminars, I kept noticing the same challenge: the absence of the Greek language on the platform made it difficult for many members to fully engage…
Rotary members in Bangladesh join a snake specialist in leading a workshop on identifying dangerous snakes and treating snake bites. By Md. Hemayatul Islam Arif, past president of the Rotary Club of Rajshashi Central, Bangladesh I’ve always believed that the best Rotary projects are the ones that meet a community’s most urgent needs head-on. And…
Janet Kolepp in front of the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg. By Janet Kolepp, Rotary Club of Bethlehem Morning Star, Pennsylvania, USA When I arrived at the Rotary Zone conference in Winnipeg, I was struck by its hopeful theme: Better Together. It felt like a gathering of shared purpose, where humanitarian impact and…
Rotary members pack supplies during the Boxing Day Senior Lunch. By Nerissa Persaud, past president, Rotary Club of Montego Bay, Jamaica The day began quietly — but with a purpose. At 7 a.m. 26 December, I was on my way to First Baptist Church Grand Cayman. Not for a service, but to be part of…
By Shoki Wafula, a member of Rotaract living in South Africa When I arrived in South Africa from Uganda in October of 2023, far from the familiar rhythms of my homeland, I discovered something I didn’t expect: a Rotary community ready to welcome me as family. Circumstances had forced me to leave the country of my birth. But the warmth offered by Rotarians and Rotaractors…
Restoring Natural Order, a project of the Rotary Club of Hulu Langat Eco in Malaysia, is striving to reconnect children with nature through immersive workshops and simulations. By Monique Chambers, partner of presidential aide John de Giorgio Handcrafted from sustainably sourced bamboo, the small gift shared with (Rotary International) President Francesco (Arezzo) and his aide…
Students learn robotics and computer coding through hands-on experience. By Kadam Bhambari As a professional educator, I have always felt at home in classrooms. I’ve spent years designing lessons, nurturing curiosity, and witnessing that spark in a child’s eye when a concept finally clicks. But in 2022, I felt a deeper calling — to take…
Sourish Choudhury leads an emotional well-being session for cancer warriors and their caregivers. By Sourish Choudhury, a member of the Rotary Club of Calcutta Newbies, West Bengal, India When I joined Rotary, I understood that it was an international organization of clubs dedicated to service that connects people worldwide to make a difference. I admired…
Children in a school in Benin receive school supplies. By Vinay Gandhi Billapati, past president of the Rotary Club of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India I’ve known about Rotary since my birth. I am a second-generation Rotarian. My father joined Rotary in the very year I was born, and from childhood, I have witnessed and participated…