Category: Service and Project Partnerships

In times of need, Rotary members work with ShelterBox to provide disaster relief

November 13, 2017

By ShelterBox and Rotary staff When disaster strikes, Rotary’s project partner ShelterBox works closely with Rotarians and Rotaractors around the world to bring aid to families in their hour of need. The Rotary family provides vital support to ShelterBox through fundraising activities and practical assistance on the ground in the affected areas. Whether helping with logistics … More In times of need, Rotary members work with ShelterBox to provide disaster relief

Strengthening the connection between Peace Corps Volunteers and Rotary members

November 8, 2017

By Mark D. Walker, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Guatemala (1971-1973) I felt right at home when my wife Ligia and I arrived at the impressive University of Denver campus to participate in the Partnering for Peace workshop, hosted by District 5450 as a precursor to Peace Corps’ annual alumni conference. The forces that shaped my life … More Strengthening the connection between Peace Corps Volunteers and Rotary members

Partnering with Habitat for Humanity to empower communities

October 2, 2017

By Ellina Kushnir, Rotary Service and Engagement Committed to the belief that every person deserves a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in Georgia, USA. Families and individuals in need of a helping hand partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve … More Partnering with Habitat for Humanity to empower communities

Souns: An engaging approach to literacy

September 13, 2017

By Brenda Erickson, Rotary Club of Peachtree City, Georgia, USA, and Montessori school teacher Beyond building little readers, the Souns program helps Rotarians by exposing them to the surprising readiness of young minds. Children want to read more than we want them to acquire these basic skills. As projects go, the Souns program is: Simple … More Souns: An engaging approach to literacy

Why Peace Corps and Rotary are the perfect fit

August 11, 2017

By Erica Brouillette, President of the Falls Church Rotary Club, Virginia, United States and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia from 2007- 2009, teaching environmental conservation and awareness to youth aged 10-16 in the small village of Aygut. I taught in an after school program with the amazing … More Why Peace Corps and Rotary are the perfect fit

ShelterBox and Rotarians serve devastated communities around the world

July 24, 2017

By Alex Youlten, Rotary Partnership Manager for ShelterBox, and Ellina Kushnir, Supervisor of Service and Engagement for Rotary International As the 2017 Rotary year came to a close last month, Rotary and ShelterBox reflected on our most recent collaborations to save lives and help families and communities devastated by conflict and natural disasters. Over the … More ShelterBox and Rotarians serve devastated communities around the world

How the Peace Corps and Rotary led me to a life of international service

May 31, 2017

By Mark D. Walker, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer As a naïve young man from Colorado just having graduated from a small university, I joined the Peace Corps with the dual purpose to travel, serve and, if possible, save the world. After four months of language and agricultural training, I landed in one of the most … More How the Peace Corps and Rotary led me to a life of international service

Partnering with ShelterBox on relief deployments

May 10, 2017

Rotarian Liz Odell of the Rotary Club of Nailsworth in England shares about her involvement with ShelterBox over the past seven years. Liz has participated in 16 deployments with ShelterBox as a response team volunteer. Here’s her story: Video courtesy of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland Interested in getting involved with ShelterBox, Rotary’s … More Partnering with ShelterBox on relief deployments

Pursuing my passions through Rotary and Peace Corps

May 3, 2017

By Cecilia Kern, former Rotary Global Grant Scholar and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Community service has always been a big part of my life. When I was 11-years-old, I joined the youth leadership organization, Job’s Daughters. This group of adult and peer mentors instilled in me the principles of leadership, compassion, empathy and selfless service. … More Pursuing my passions through Rotary and Peace Corps

Prioritizing women’s and girl’s health through Rotary and Peace Corps

April 14, 2017

By Katie Northcott, Rotary Global Grants Scholar and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer “Je ne sais pas quoi faire”. I don’t know what to do. Six words that can define any experience with an unintended pregnancy, especially for a teenager. In this case, I was standing in front of a 16-year-old Burkinabe girl who had participated … More Prioritizing women’s and girl’s health through Rotary and Peace Corps