SangKoo Yun speaks at a past Rotary event. By K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, 2015-16 president of Rotary International Rotary has lost not only a leader of extraordinary promise, but above all, a man of rare goodness and grace. SangKoo was a dear friend. His passing leaves a void that words cannot fill. He had been elected…
Rotary members plant trees in the hill country of central Nepal. Gautam Shrestha By Gautam Shrestha, Rotary Club of Yala, Nepal On a crisp morning in July, my heart raced with excitement as I joined Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Mount Everest – Ravi Lamichhane, Chand SJB Rana, and Suman Ratna Tuladhar – on…
Each crane became a symbol – not just of hope, but of Rotary’s values: peace, health, service, and resilience. By Marcelo Goberto de Azevedo, Rotary Club de Marília Leste, Brazil When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the world slowed down. But inside my home, something unexpected began to take shape – one fold at a time.…
Haresh Ramchandani and his wife, Vandana. by Haresh L. Ramchandani, 2024-2025 Rotary International Membership Growth Committee Chair I often find myself saying, “The world today is so different from the world I grew up in.” It’s a moment of self-reflection, a way to analyze just how much has changed – and I know I’m not…
Members of the Rotary Club of Rose-Belle, Mauritius, at the sensory garden. By Simi Khooblall, past president of the Rotary Club of Rose-Belle, Mauritius During my botany studies in Pune, India, many years ago, I developed a deep interest in how sensory experiences can influence human development – especially for individuals with disabilities. I was…
By Frederico Rios, Rotary Club of Totoras, Santa Fe, Argentina Rios In an increasingly interconnected world, social networks have become a key tool to amplify the impact of our actions. At Rotary, our mission of service transcends borders. Today, more than ever, we have the opportunity to make known what we do and who we…
Ayda Özeren at an event promoting her book, proceeds of which raised money for girls’ education. By Ayda Özeren, Rotary Club of Izmir-Gundogdu, Izmir, Turkey Many years ago, in a forgotten Anatolian village, a place so remote its name was unknown even to maps, I was sent by the bank I worked for to meet…
Larson enjoys the scenery in the Hebrides, Scotland. By Leigh Larson, Rotary Club of Great Falls, Montana, USA When I scored tickets to see Taylor Swift perform in Edinburgh with my cousin in June 2024, I planned to check out Edinburgh and London and head back home to Montana. But one of the benefits of…
Grace and Phil Wellman (right) and their children Chad and J.J. By Chad Wellman On the morning of 11 February our lives changed forever. I was at home in Gunnison, Colorado, getting ready for work when my phone buzzed with an alert: “Hard Fall SOS.” My mom, Grace’s, smartwatch had detected a hard fall and…
Jeeten Bhambari By Jeeten Bhambari, Rotary Chandigarh Midtown Club, India My Rotary experience has been a journey of growth and purpose, enriching my life with meaningful friendships, leadership opportunities, and the fulfillment of serving others. Many of us have experienced the transformational power of being part of this global organization. Whether you are a seasoned…