Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group Fights Hunger and Malnutrition with Local Knowledge

April 25, 2024

By Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group Worldwide, more than 700 million people are undernourished, and one in three children is affected by malnutrition. Global food demand is expected to increase by at least 50% by 2050. 2023 was the warmest year on record. These staggering statistics highlight the critical need for tools and resources … More Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group Fights Hunger and Malnutrition with Local Knowledge

Celebrate Earth Day and take action with the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group

April 22, 2024

By the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group As wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, and floods sweep across the world, don’t lose hope: you have the power to help, and you don’t have to face these crises alone.  Connect with the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) to access a worldwide network of caring, skilled colleagues who can … More Celebrate Earth Day and take action with the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group

Singapore Awaits: Your Guide to Service-related Events at the Rotary International Convention

April 18, 2024

By Rotary Service and Engagement staff Attend the 2024  Rotary International Convention from 25-29 May in Singapore to hear inspiring speeches, participate in a variety of service-related breakout sessions, and make new friends at the House of Friendship. Below is a selection of activities that will help you build community, take action, and create lasting change. Make … More Singapore Awaits: Your Guide to Service-related Events at the Rotary International Convention

Join a Rotary-member led movement to protect pollinators

April 11, 2024

By Christopher E. Stein, Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, Pollinator Task Force Chair. Program Manager of National Heritage Areas and Community Conservation Partnerships, National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, and 5 (Midwest), United States Although insect pollinators are responsible for the reproductive success of more than 85% of plants on the planet, scientific studies … More Join a Rotary-member led movement to protect pollinators

Be the Change: Four Inspiring Rotary-led Environmental Projects

April 4, 2024

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff As we know, protecting the environment is one of Rotary’s areas of focus. This is an important issue that needs a collective effort, and clubs around the world are taking action. Their initiatives inspire individuals and communities to make a positive impact. By taking action, these clubs … More Be the Change: Four Inspiring Rotary-led Environmental Projects

Opening Minds, Building Bridges: A Rotarian Journey with the Open World Program

March 28, 2024

By Past Rotary Club President Brenda Pollock of Biddeford-Saco Club, Maine, United States For United States-based Rotary clubs seeking service opportunities, an exceptional program awaits: Open World. Through the program, Rotary clubs host and curate a multi-day visit for emerging Eurasian leaders to gain immersive insight into the intricacies of the local government, business, and … More Opening Minds, Building Bridges: A Rotarian Journey with the Open World Program

How ShelterBox and Rotary partnered to provide relief aid after devastating Morocco earthquake

March 25, 2024

By ShelterBox staff On 8 September 2023, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco. More than 3,000 people were killed, and thousands more were injured. After consulting ShelterBox’s initial emergency response evaluation criteria, ShelterBox sent an Emergency Response Team to assess the situation in person and determine whether, where, and how ShelterBox might implement a response … More How ShelterBox and Rotary partnered to provide relief aid after devastating Morocco earthquake

Join the Rotary-UNEP Community Action for Fresh Water initiative this World Water Day

March 22, 2024

By Salvador Rico, Assistant District Governor, member of the Rotary Club of South Ukiah, California (United States), International Service Committee Chair, member of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group and The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers In 2009, my Rotary club was invited to clean up the Russian River near our city alongside members … More Join the Rotary-UNEP Community Action for Fresh Water initiative this World Water Day

New learning opportunity: Introduction to Systems Change

March 18, 2024

By Carrie Golden, Partnerships Manager at Rotary International Are you interested in learning about how you can change systems? Deepen your knowledge of sustainable change and social entrepreneurship with a learning opportunity from Ashoka, our valued partner in service! Ashoka is offering a 4-week introductory course on Systems Change, free of cost. This program will … More New learning opportunity: Introduction to Systems Change

From isolation to connection: simple friendship dinners strengthened our club

March 14, 2024

By Todd Fischer, member of the Rotary Club of Boise Idaho, USA A few years back, our club’s beloved social planner, Cathy Rosera, passed away unexpectedly, and no one had stepped up to take her place. I missed Cathy and our club’s parties and friends. As the months progressed, I realized I was feeling lonely. I … More From isolation to connection: simple friendship dinners strengthened our club