By Dr. Pallavi Gowda, Board Member of the Rotary Action Group for Mental Health Initiatives/ Charter President of Potomac Passport Rotary Club (United States) The World Health Organization recognizes today, 10 October 2023, as World Mental Health Day. This is an important opportunity for us to consider the ways that we can support Rotary President … More Mental Health Permeates All Aspects of Our Lives
By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff In a recent blog post, 2023-24 Rotary International President Gordon McInally highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being. Through the Presidential Initiative on Mental Health, he calls upon the Rotary family to shine a spotlight on existing work and promising approaches that can be replicated … More Three ideas to promote mental health in your community
By Gordon R. McInally, 2023-24 Rotary International President As Rotary President for 2023-24, I am placing a special focus on global mental health. Mental illness and emotional wellness can be difficult topics for anyone to discuss, and I know that there are some places in the Rotary world where those conversations are especially difficult. But … More The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being
By Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Our amazing global network of 1.4 million interconnected community leaders share a deep commitment to doing good in the world by making our communities more peaceful, equitable, prosperous, and healthier for all. In the 2023-24 Rotary year ahead, Rotary International President Gordon McInally encourages us to come together to … More Help Rotary Create Hope in the World with these Three Initiatives
By Hauwa Abbas, Rotary Club of Abuja Metro (Nigeria). Past Assistant Governor, District International Service Chair for District 9125, The Rotary Foundation Cadre Adviser, and Board member of the Rotary Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives. In 2013, I felt a piece of a puzzle was missing. I wanted to learn more about structure and … More Empower girls and women through effective service projects
By RI Service and Engagement staff The start of the year brings new energy and inspiration into our many dreams for the 2022-23 Rotary year and beyond. Rotary International President Jennifer Jones imagines a Rotary where members turn their dreams into reality. President Jones encourages all of us to imagine the possibilities in the positive … More Dream big to make positive change
8 March 2022 is International Women’s Day. As Rotary people of action, there is no better way for us to celebrate than by empowering the next generation of women. Today, I honor the girls of our world by giving voice to one of their stories. … More International Women’s Day: Celebrating women, empowering girls
By: Rotary Service & Engagement Staff As part of his 2021-22 initiatives, Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta is encouraging clubs to plan and host a practical and action-oriented Rotary Day of Service. The event should address a challenge facing your community that fits in one or more of Rotary’s areas of focus and brings together … More Rotary Days of Service
By Geneva Gleason, Global Coordinator, Women’s Initiative for Social Entrepreneurship at Ashoka 2020-21 Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta is asking Rotary members to empower girls by prioritizing projects that improve the health, well-being, education, and economic security of girls in their communities and around the world. By partnering with Ashoka, Rotary members gain access to … More Support women empowerment by partnering with Ashoka
The Philippines is proud to host one of Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta’s seven presidential conferences this Rotary year. The Manila Presidential Conference is open to participants from all over the world and is set to be Rotary’s largest Asia-Pacific event. This virtual experience will take place 26-28 November. … More Manila Presidential Conference to advance outcomes for the environment and the economy
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