Tom Gump, aide to 2024-25 RI President Stephanie Urchick, addresses the opening session of the International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, 8 January. By Tom Gump, Aide to the 2024-25 Rotary International President Since the 2024 Rotary International Assembly in early January, participants at Rotary’s annual learning event for incoming leaders have been talking a…
Members of Rotaract in Bangladesh pass out warm winter clothing and blankets to the Santal tribe, many of whom lost their homes in a devastating fire. By Md. Saddam Hossain Roni, past president, Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid, Bangladesh, and a Rotaract adviser December in the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh brought not only the crisp…
Martha Pritchard Spear in front of the meeting sign for the Rotary Club of Lake Placid, New York, USA. By Martha Pritchard Spear, assistant governor District 7040 and a member of the Rotary Club of Lake Placid, New York, USA These are my own thoughts, not a statement of the Rotary Club of Lake Placid.…
Dr. Amal El-Sisi By Dr. Amal El-Sisi, Professor of Pediatrics Cairo University and honorary program director of “United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt” Three years ago, I was talking to a mother in my clinic confused by the contradictory messages she was hearing about the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine. On the one hand, she…
Terry Shueler and Marilyn Treharne plant native species that will attract pollinators. By Ashley Kasprzak, past president (2022-23) of the Rotary Club of Longmont Twin Peaks, Colorado, USA I may have “cause-related” Attention Deficit Disorder. Yes, I made up that phrase, and I am smiling. I would bet there are some others reading this who…
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…