Members of the Rotary Club of Yala clean a temple in the Kathmandu Valley. By Gautam Shrestha, immediate past president (2022-23) of the Rotary Club of Yala, Nepal Gautam Shrestha Kathmandu Valley is renowned for its rich cultural and historical heritage. It’s home to numerous World Heritage Sites, and many visitors are attracted to the…
Kadam Bhambari By Kadam Bhambari During a meeting of the Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown in Chandigarh, India, I encountered a little gem that has reshaped my perspective on ethics, decision-making, and being a better person. This secret code to navigating life’s moral maze was none other than The Four-Way Test. To me, The Four-Way…
Members of the Rotary Club of Ladner serve out Christmas dinner to members of a support group for families with special needs children. By Peter Roaf, Rotary Club of Ladner, Delta, British Columbia, Canada My first son was autistic. He was on the more severe end of the spectrum. His mother and I had to…
Members of the Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid organized a charity concert to elevate Rotary’s image in Dhaka City. By Md. Saddam Hossain Roni, past president, Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid, Bangladesh and a Rotaract adviser Driven by the desire to make a positive impact, the Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid collaborated with the Society…
By Shaillina Rai, Interact Club of Golden Gate International College, Nepal When my fellow Interactors and I set out to participate in the 2022 Interact Awards, we thought winning the title of Best Video would be the best part. But now we know the journey itself is the real prize. Every year, my Interact club…
Members of the Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown pose in front of the new bathrooms they helped build at Singhpura School on the outskirts of town. By Jeeten Bhambri, president of the Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown, India In a heartwarming celebration on India’s Independence Day, I witnessed something truly remarkable. Singhpura School, nestled on…
Interactors distribute supplies to those affected by monsoons in Sylhet City, Bangladesh. By Tahsin Miti, past District 3281 (Bangladesh) Interact representative; past president, Interact Club of Dhaka Paramount The monsoon season had wreaked havoc in Sylhet City, Bangladesh, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The once-quaint villages were submerged under the relentless downpour,…
Rotary members, Rotaractors, celebrities, and members of the community carry signs during the hunger walk in Kathmandu. By Pragya Karki and Prince Shah, Rotaract Club of Kathmandu, Nepal Early on a Saturday morning, as the sun cast a warm glow over the gathering crowd, we marveled at the diversity of those assembled for the first…
Ferris Wheel seen from the Gardens By the Bay By Rotary staff Daydreaming about a trip on your calendar is one of life’s small rewards. All the more so if the destination is the 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore, Asia’s dazzling garden city, rich in culture and unique attractions. Here are just a few…
Rotary members in Egypt partnered with Duma Toy Company to provide high-quality doll making training for underserved girls and women. By Elizabeth Usovicz, a past Rotary International Director and chair of Rotary’s Girls’ Empowerment Global Task Force What does it mean for a girl to be empowered? This question is especially relevant on 11 October,…