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…
By Gurjeet S. Sekhon, past governor of District 3070 (India) and member of the Rotary International Membership Growth Committee In a world that often feels fragmented and fast-paced, the yearning to belong – to feel seen, heard, and valued – remains one of our deepest human desires. For members of a Rotary club, where service,…
John de Giorgio, left, with Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo backstage at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary. By John de Giorgio, aide to 2025-26 Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo I received a call from Francesco (Arezzo) in the evening, just as we were preparing to go to the main dinner of a district conference…
Members of the Rotary Club of Makati McKinley prepare school supplies for the Happy School project. Paula Santiago, past president of the Rotary Club of Champaign West, Illinois, USA, as told to Gene Wurth. In late May 2024, while standing in line for coffee at the Rotary International Convention in Singapore, I overheard a conversation…
By N. Bhaskaran Pillai, 2024-25 Foundation Chair, Rotary Club of Kalamassery, India Pillai Recently, I shared my final message as Foundation chair with our members, expressing heartfelt thanks for their valuable contributions to The Rotary Foundation, and extending a final appeal. I accepted the role gladly, determined to give it my best. I strongly feel…