Presidential Themes and Initiatives

Dream big to make positive change

July 5, 2022

By RI Service and Engagement staff The start of the year brings new energy and inspiration into our many dreams for the 2022-23 Rotary year and beyond. Rotary International President Jennifer Jones imagines a Rotary where members turn their dreams into reality. President Jones encourages all of us to imagine the possibilities in the positive … More Dream big to make positive change

International Women’s Day: Celebrating women, empowering girls

March 8, 2022

8 March 2022 is International Women’s Day. As Rotary people of action, there is no better way for us to celebrate than by empowering the next generation of women. Today, I honor the girls of our world by giving voice to one of their stories. … More International Women’s Day: Celebrating women, empowering girls

Rotary Days of Service

January 17, 2022

By: Rotary Service & Engagement Staff As part of his 2021-22 initiatives, Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta is encouraging clubs to plan and host a practical and action-oriented Rotary Day of Service. The event should address a challenge facing your community that fits in one or more of Rotary’s areas of focus and brings together … More Rotary Days of Service

Support women empowerment by partnering with Ashoka

November 23, 2021

By Geneva Gleason, Global Coordinator, Women’s Initiative for Social Entrepreneurship at Ashoka 2020-21 Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta is asking Rotary members to empower girls by prioritizing projects that improve the health, well-being, education, and economic security of girls in their communities and around the world. By partnering with Ashoka, Rotary members gain access to … More Support women empowerment by partnering with Ashoka

Manila Presidential Conference to advance outcomes for the environment and the economy

November 9, 2021

The Philippines is proud to host one of Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta’s seven presidential conferences this Rotary year. The Manila Presidential Conference is open to participants from all over the world and is set to be Rotary’s largest Asia-Pacific event. This virtual experience will take place 26-28 November. … More Manila Presidential Conference to advance outcomes for the environment and the economy

Celebrate International Day of Peace – and support girl empowerment!

September 21, 2021

By Fergal McCarthy, Peace Programs Manager To mark International Day of Peace on 21 September, we are focusing on girl empowerment one of RI President Shekhar Mehta’s presidential initiatives. Equality is a fundamental human right, and a key element of many of the eight pillars of positive peace. It’s a prerequisite for the creation of a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Yet still today, girls and young women across the globe continue to endure inequities in all parts of … More Celebrate International Day of Peace – and support girl empowerment!

Learn about initiatives for the 2021-22 Rotary year

July 27, 2021

By Rotary Service & Engagement Staff Welcome to the new Rotary year! With each new Rotary year, a new theme, President, and set of initiatives are announced. Elected for the 2021-22 term, Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta is a member of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India. You can learn about his theme, … More Learn about initiatives for the 2021-22 Rotary year

Rotary Opens Opportunities

July 31, 2020

By Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Rotary isn’t just a club for people to join, but rather an invitation to endless opportunities. Acts of service, big and small, create opportunities for people who need help. Rotary Opens Opportunities, everything you do opens another opportunity for someone, somewhere. Rotary creates pathways for members to improve their … More Rotary Opens Opportunities

Rotary Connects the World

July 2, 2019

By Rotary Service and Engagement Rotary is built on connections. Rotary International provides a way to connect to our communities, to network professionally, and to build strong and lasting relationships. Our membership connects us to a global community through our countless projects and programs. Our service connects us to people who share our values, who … More Rotary Connects the World

Peacebuilder conference encourages action to address refugee crisis

May 22, 2019

By Bindi Rajasegaran, District Rotary Peace Fellowships Subcommittee Chair and District 3300 Governor-nominee, Malaysia This past March, more than 280 delegates gathered for a Peacebuilders Conference organized by Rotary District 3300, Malaysia, in partnership with local Rotary clubs, UNHCR, Brickfields Asia College, the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Response and Relief Team (IMARET), Carefugees, Mercy Malaysia and Microsoft … More Peacebuilder conference encourages action to address refugee crisis