Rotary Fellowships – Service in Action

Celebrating the 2023 Achievements of Rotary Fellowships

January 22, 2024

By Gianna Consalvo, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Do you know there is a Rotary Fellowship for surfing, wine appreciation, LGBT+, photographers, and Italian culture? Rotary Fellowships are internationally organized affinity groups that unite Rotary members and friends around a shared hobby, identity, vocation, or culture. Rotary’s 100+ Fellowships offer our members and their friends … More Celebrating the 2023 Achievements of Rotary Fellowships

The International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians Celebrates 50 Years of Fun, Friendship and Fellowship

November 9, 2023

By Allyson Walter, President of the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians The International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians is a global organization that brings together Rotary members who share a passion for skiing and winter sports. For the past 50 years, our fellowship has been promoting international understanding and friendship through skiing while adhering to the … More The International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians Celebrates 50 Years of Fun, Friendship and Fellowship

Rotary International Recognizes 18 New Rotary Fellowships to Unite People Around the World

September 18, 2023

By Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Rotary International is excited to announce the chartering of 18 new Fellowships. These are international, independently organized groups of people that offer Rotary members and friends the opportunity to unite globally around a common hobby, profession, or shared identity. They contribute to Rotary’s mission of creating a more united … More Rotary International Recognizes 18 New Rotary Fellowships to Unite People Around the World

Expand your Rotary experience through our engaging networking programs

August 3, 2023

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Welcome to August – Rotary’s Membership and New Club Development Month. This is the perfect time to learn more about the many networking opportunities available to adults through Rotary. Our networking programs and activities offer meaningful connections with people from all over the world. Whether you’re interested … More Expand your Rotary experience through our engaging networking programs

The Rotarian Public Health Fellowship Helps Address the Need for Housing

June 29, 2023

By Imelda Mercedes Medina, MD MPH, Chair of the Rotarian Public Health Fellowship, member of Rotary Club Miami Airport (District 6990), and President of Familias Unidas International, Inc. According to UN-Habitat, three billion people (about 40% of the world’s population) will need access to adequate housing by the year 2030. Currently, approximately 100 million people … More The Rotarian Public Health Fellowship Helps Address the Need for Housing

Surf the sky with the Rotary Fellowship of Kites

June 22, 2023

By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Sandesh Kaddi from the Rotary Club of Belgaum, India, is a kite builder and member of The Rotary Fellowship of Kites. He is passionate about kite flying and believes that it can bring people together from all over the world. He has been building kites of all … More Surf the sky with the Rotary Fellowship of Kites

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

Rotary Fellowships Provide Aid to Ukraine

September 25, 2022

By Arnold R. Grahl, Senior Editor for Rotary International Just a few months before Russian forces invaded Ukraine, Rotary members raised glasses in toasts and kindled friendships in Lviv as they welcomed a group of Ukrainians to the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians. On that trip, Ukrainian members showed visitors former Eastern Bloc aircraft at … More Rotary Fellowships Provide Aid to Ukraine