Tag: service projects

Guide your club’s service projects with Rotary’s areas of focus

December 21, 2023

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare. Where children can go to school and learn. Where communities are peaceful and prosperous. This is the world that Rotary International is working to create. At the heart of Rotary’s humanitarian endeavors lie seven … More Guide your club’s service projects with Rotary’s areas of focus

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

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

Rotary Members work to Improve Maternal and Child Health Around the Globe

July 17, 2023

By Nyreese Castro-Espadas, Area of Focus Manager for Maternal and Child Health In July, Rotary celebrates Maternal and Child Health Month. It is an opportunity to reflect on the current status of maternal and child health around the globe, how Rotary members contribute to addressing issues at the community level, and further take the steps … More Rotary Members work to Improve Maternal and Child Health Around the Globe

The next wave in Fellowships: Surfers Unite Rotarian Fellowship

June 15, 2023

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Are you a Rotary, Rotaract or Interact member or would you like to connect with change makers in your region?  Are you a surfer, bodyboarder, kitesurfer, stand-up paddleboarder, windsurfer, or simply consider yourself a beach enthusiast? Do you want to make a difference in your community, travel, … More The next wave in Fellowships: Surfers Unite Rotarian Fellowship

The LGBT+ Rotary Fellowship advances inclusivity

June 8, 2023

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Mary Lou Harrison grew up in a Rotary family. Her father, Don Foster, joined Rotary in 1961, and Mary Lou was involved in Rotary activities from a young age, which allowed her to learn about the importance of service and giving back to the community. However, while … More The LGBT+ Rotary Fellowship advances inclusivity

4 reasons why you should join a Rotary Fellowship

June 1, 2023

By Gianna Consalvo, Rotary Service and Engagement Staff June is Rotary Fellowships Month. This is a great time to reflect on your hobbies, interests, or profession and connect with an existing fellowship or consider forming your own! What is a Rotary Fellowship? Fellowships are international, independently organized groups of people who have a common interest … More 4 reasons why you should join a Rotary Fellowship

The power of Interactors as key collaborators in service projects

May 22, 2023

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Since 1962, generations of young people have discovered the power of Service Above Self and have had some serious fun along the way thanks to Interact, Rotary’s leadership and service program for teens. Today’s Interactors are channeling enthusiasm and ideas into projects of remarkable reach. These young … More The power of Interactors as key collaborators in service projects

Empower girls and women through effective service projects

April 20, 2023

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

5 ways you can protect the environment with Rotary

April 6, 2023

By Claudia Urbano, Service & Engagement staff at Rotary International Every community around the world is experiencing the impact of environmental changes.  And while much of the world has renewed priorities on environmental action in recent years, we still have so much work to do. The United Nations Environment Programme details today’s triple planetary crisis: … More 5 ways you can protect the environment with Rotary