People line up for cervical cancer screening and testing during a health day in Ikeja, Nigeria, organized by the Rotary Action Group for Family Health & AIDS prevention. Dr. Omolola Salako The pandemic did not just slow down the delivery of essential health services to vulnerable populations. In many cases, it completely cut it off.…
Phil and Joyce Ogden set out from Perth, Australia, on their ride across the Nullarbor Plain to raise money and awareness for Rotary’s polio eradication efforts. By Phil and Joyce Ogden, Rotary Club of South Launceston, Tasmania, Australia My wife Joyce and I enjoy tandem cycling. Two years ago, when I met somebody who had…
The Rotary Club of Marília Coroados, Brazil, teams up with the Lions Club of Nova Geração to pack meals for three charities in 2021. By Marcos Farto, president of the Rotary Club of Marília Coroados, Brazil As a member of Rotary for 11 years, I’ve seen how members put Service Above Self. Never has this…
An international student marks her home country on the map during a picnic organized by the Rotary Club of Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. By Randy Bretz, Rotary Club of Lincoln, Nebraska, USA If you think there’s not much your local Rotary club can do to foster international relations, think again. I have some ideas for you…
Maricler Botelho, right, takes part in a program promoting Rotary in Brazil. Maricler says the support and acceptance she has found in Rotary has given her a sense of belonging and demonstrates the organization’s commitment to inclusion. By Maricler Botelho, a member of the Rotary Club of Marilia-Pioneiro, and assistant governor of District 4510 When…
Emory Morsberger delivers the drill set to a surgical team at the hospital in Kiev in June. By Emory Morsberger, Rotary Club of Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA Isn’t it a privilege to be a Rotarian who can actually serve others and make a difference in someone else’s life – and even more so if that…
Members of the Rotary Club of Cupertino during a visit by 2021-22 District Governor Richard Flanders. By Hung Wei, past president of the Rotary Club of Cupertino, California, USA, and District 5170 Governor-Nominee When members in my district think of past district governor Don Allen, we remember a generous, kind, and intelligent person. This gentleman…
Take photos that tell a story. Capture images that show action rather than group shots, with people actively engaged in a service project or sharing a moment of laughter. By Hannah Shaw, Rotary social and digital media specialist Social media makes expanding your club’s reach easier than ever, but how? There are tips, tricks, and…
Tom Gump addresses incoming leaders at the International Assembly in January. By Tom Gump, past governor of District 5950, and a Member of Rotary International’s Membership Growth Committee I love August because it is the time of year when Rotary looks seriously at the topic of membership. We are a membership organization and as such,…
Pace Universal is a school for girls in Piyali Junction, outside of Kolkata, India, funded in part by Rotary clubs and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary’s Empowering Girls initiative encourages projects like this one to empower girls to be able to make choices and create positive change. Elizabeth Usovicz By Elizabeth Usovicz, Rotary International Director, chair…