By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement Staff
As we approach the end of 2023, we’re reflecting on the stories that resonated most with our readers this year. Here are our top five blog posts:
The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being
In his first address as President of Rotary International, Gordon McInally called on Rotarians and Rotaractors to help Rotary make progress towards erasing the stigma associated with discussions of emotional well-being, raising awareness of mental health needs, and improving access to mental health services.
How Rotary Peace Activators Are Helping to Build Sustainable Peace
In this story, Rotary Peace Fellow and Positive Peace Activator Ndzi Divine Njamsi from Cameroon shares how Rotary Peace Activators are working to build sustainable peace in their communities.
Collaborate with local Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs for Celebrate Community Week
Rotary and Rotaractor clubs were inspired to collaborate with local Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs during Celebrate Community Week, a global initiative that brings together service clubs to address local needs.
Help Rotary Create Hope in the World with these Three Presidential Initiatives
We gained inspiration to create hope in the world through initiatives during the 2023-24 Rotary year: prioritizing mental health, building peace through virtual exchanges, and empowering women and girls.
The Rotarian Public Health Fellowship Helps Address the Need for Housing
For Rotary Fellowships Month, the Rotarian Public Health Fellowship shared how they are helping address the need for housing, a critical social determinant of health.
Share your Rotary story and inspire others to make a difference!
Thank you for sharing your stories of service with us this year. Have your projects through Rotary made a positive impact on your community? Review our blog contributor guidelines and submit your story idea. You can also email us at rotary.service@rotary.org for a chance to inspire our global community. Happy New Year!
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