By Quentin Wodon, Club President of the Rotary Club of Washington Global, USA A few months ago, we chartered the Rotary Club of Washington Global with the goal of becoming a “knowledge club” within Rotary. We are a new, dynamic, and friendly club. More than two thirds of our members are women, and 40 percent … More Leveraging our skills to support refugees
By Azka Asif, Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Vocational service encourages Rotary members to share their knowledge and guide others in building a successful future through mentorship and training opportunities. By investing time in helping youth develop their skills, members are empowering the next generation. In 2007, Dr. Jim Green, a member of the Rotary … More Empowering the next generation in Zambia
Vocational Service calls on us to empower others by using our unique skills and expertise to address community needs and help others acquire or refine skills and advance their professional opportunities. By bringing together people from diverse professions and backgrounds, Rotary recognizes the importance of all skills and occupations. A vibrant Rotary club reflects the … More 6 ways to take action during Vocational Service Month
By Ganesan K, Past District Vocational Service Chair, and member of the Rotary Club of Madras East, India As the District 3232 Vocational Service Chair during the year 2018 – 2019 Rotary year, I worked on various initiatives to promote vocational service throughout my district. Vocational service calls on every Rotary member to work with … More Serving our communities through vocational service
Dr. Corina Yatco-Guerrero, member of the Rotary Club of Sta. Ana (Davao), Philippines I am a Neuro-Ophthalmologist and my husband is a Neurologist; we both practice in Davao City, Philippines. When our third child, Emmanuel, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the age of two, we were both stunned and perplexed. Diagnosing our … More Supporting People with Autism
By Rotary Service and Engagement Vocational Service is the essence of Rotary and serves as the foundation from which we serve our communities around the world. Vocational Service calls on us to empower others by using our unique skills and expertise to address community needs and help others acquire or refine skills and advance their … More Vocational Service in Action
By Beth Keck, member of the Rotary Club of Bentonville, Arkansas, United States As Rotarians, we don’t have to look far to see Vocational Service in action. In my club, the Rotary Club of Bentonville in the United States, we are gearing up for our fourth International Women’s Day. This year we are focusing on … More Rotary’s network of experts
By Lauren Ribant, Regional Grants Officer As a Regional Grants Officer for The Rotary Foundation, my job is to review Rotary grant applications and support Rotary club members in creating sustainable humanitarian projects. I have had the pleasure of working with a number of passionate Rotarians striving to make a difference in the world. So … More Empowering healthcare professionals in Moldova
By PDG John Philip, Cadre Coordinator for Disease Prevention and Treatment, and member of the Rotary Club of Newbury, England One of the strengths of the Rotary Foundation is that it has a well-developed process of evaluating humanitarian service projects. As members of the Rotary family, we invest time and skills offering hope to thousands. … More Work with the Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers
Since Rotary’s inception, the Avenues of Service have served as the foundation for our relationships with other members and the types of action we take in the world. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the second Object of Rotary, which calls on Rotarians to encourage and foster high ethical standards in business and … More Enhancing our impact through Vocational Service
