mental health – Service in Action

A Rotary club project in Nigeria breaks the silence surrounding mental health

November 2, 2023

By Precious Ahiakwo-Ovie, for the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Spring Gardens (Nigeria) As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Mental Health Day, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Spring Gardens, in partnership with Phree Tech Web Development Nigeria, unveiled a billboard at a busy intersection in their community to raise … More A Rotary club project in Nigeria breaks the silence surrounding mental health

A Rotary Community Corps empowers mothers in the Philippines

October 30, 2023

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Inspired by 2022-23 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones and the District 3820 Governor Gina Sy, the Rotary Club of Tiaong-Hiyas (Philippines) partnered with its community on a 12-week project to empower mothers in the community to take care of their well-being. The project brought together mothers to … More A Rotary Community Corps empowers mothers in the Philippines

Mental Health Permeates All Aspects of Our Lives

October 10, 2023

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

Rotary Intercountry Committees foster empathy and support across borders

September 28, 2023

By Dr. Vicki Radel, District 5280, President of the USA-Turkiye Intercountry Committee In a world that often seems divided by distance and cultural differences, Rotary’s Intercountry Committees, or ICCs, promote international cooperation and play a vital role in mitigating the impact of crises. One example is the USA-Turkiye Intercountry Committee. After months of close coordination … More Rotary Intercountry Committees foster empathy and support across borders

Three ideas to promote mental health in your community

August 24, 2023

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

The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being

July 13, 2023

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

Help Rotary Create Hope in the World with these Three Initiatives

July 6, 2023

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

Committing to health advancements amidst a global pandemic

December 7, 2021

By Rotary Service & Engagement staff Since it was first declared a pandemic on 11 March 2020 by the World Health Organization, the United Nations reports the novel coronavirus outbreak has halted or reversed progress in health around the world. 90% of countries are still reporting one or more disruptions to essential health services and … More Committing to health advancements amidst a global pandemic

Rotarians addressing mental health

December 15, 2015

By Rita Aggarwal, Rotary Club of Nagpur, India; Rotarian Action Group for Mental Health Initiatives Board of Directors Priyanka had been feeling depressed since she was in Grade 9, but did not understand her predicament. Her grades were falling, she was losing interest in friends, getting irritated and sleeping a lot. She was skipping school … More Rotarians addressing mental health

New Rotarian Action Groups to assist with Rotary projects

November 12, 2015

The RI Board of Directors recently recognized three new Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs). Each of these RAGs has a unique area of expertise and is available to provide any support that Rotarians may seek regarding their areas of specialty: Clubfoot RAG4CLUBFOOT (Rotarian Action Group) RAG4CLUBFOOT will act as a project facilitator for Rotary clubs and districts … More New Rotarian Action Groups to assist with Rotary projects