Tag: United States

Support Rotary’s commitment to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene

March 7, 2024

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff  One in four people lives without safe drinking water and almost half lack basic sanitation. This staggering reality impacts health, education, and overall well-being. United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on clean water and sanitation encourages us to address universal access to drinking water and sanitation along … More Support Rotary’s commitment to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene

Rotary + Academia: Growing Win-Win-Win Opportunities

January 5, 2023

Learn how local universities and Rotary clubs can be valuable partners in service By Elaine Hernandez, Ph.D. & Luis R. Torres-Hostos, Ph.D., members of Mission Rotary Club, Texas, USA In our quest to understand the critical needs of our communities and to identify actions that our club can take in response to these needs, the … More Rotary + Academia: Growing Win-Win-Win Opportunities

Five formative years of Interact: My Rotary journey

May 17, 2022

By Hannah Shin, member of the North Allegheny Interact Club and member of the Inaugural Rotary International Interact Advisory Council As an Interact leader, volunteer, and fan of five years, I am filled to the brim with love for Rotary and Interact, especially as I reflect upon how these communities and experiences have permanently impacted … More Five formative years of Interact: My Rotary journey

Ideas for supporting maternal and child health

April 5, 2022

By Christina Sweeney, Rotary Service & Engagement staff According to the United Nations, the COVID-19 pandemic has halted or in some cases reversed progress in global health. It has also shortened life expectancies. It’s more important than ever to provide quality health care and promote well-being for everyone, especially those who are most vulnerable, including … More Ideas for supporting maternal and child health

Sharing joy during the holiday season

December 22, 2021

By Rotary Service & Engagement staff This holiday season, we’re grateful for the generosity and dedication of Rotary members. Amid the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, members are still finding innovative ways to make connections and serve their communities. Whether it’s providing meals and essentials to those in need, supporting public health efforts, or … More Sharing joy during the holiday season

Rotary Friendship Exchange knows no borders

July 21, 2021

By Živilė Savickaitė, 2020-21 Rotary Friendship Exchange for District 1462, Lithuania, and Charter President of Rotary Club Vilnius Vytis The 2020 pandemic has been a difficult challenge for everyone in every corner of the world. Even though the virus closed many doors with people locked down at home, online solutions provided new opportunities for safe … More Rotary Friendship Exchange knows no borders

Celebrate International Women’s Day

March 6, 2021

By Rotary Service and Engagement Staff International Women’s Day is Monday, 8 March, 2021. In celebration of this day, the Service in Action blog will be posting several stories next week highlighting women and the unique opportunities they face. In celebration of International Women’s Day, you can learn how Rotary supports mothers and children as … More Celebrate International Women’s Day

Learn from experts about solar refrigeration to safely store vaccines and system-wide solutions to food waste

February 10, 2021

By Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) Through End Polio Now, Rotary members have worked passionately to ensure that children in the most remote corners of the world get vaccinated. Now, to help Rotarians and Rotaractors respond to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, ESRAG Renewable Energy Task Force is hosting a webinar where experts will explain … More Learn from experts about solar refrigeration to safely store vaccines and system-wide solutions to food waste