By PDG Carolyn Johnson, Rotary Club of Yarmouth, ME, USA; TRF Cadre of Technical Advisors for Basic Education and Literacy; and Secretary of the Literacy Rotarian Action Group One of my earliest memories is of my grandfather reading to me. Sitting in his big chair, with his arm around me was a special time – … More Enchanting young minds with the magic of books
By Dolly Parton, U.S. singer-songwriter and founder of The Dollywood Foundation and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program I’VE CHASED AFTER RAINBOWS; I HAVE CAPTURED ONE OR TWO. I HAVE REACHED FOR THE STARS; AND I’VE EVEN HELD A FEW. I’VE WALKED THAT LONESOME VALLEY, TOPPED THE MOUTAINS, SOARED THE SKY. I’VE LAUGHED AND I … More Literacy partnership helps children chase their dreams
By Ellina Kushnir, Rotary Programs staff Since the U.N. Millennium Development Goals were established in 2000, Rotary has played a role in global efforts to reduce extreme poverty and reach target goals by 2015. While great progress has been made towards universal primary education, advancements towards this goal slowed significantly over the past eight years. … More Help achieve universal education: take action during Rotary Literacy Month
By Diana White, past district governor and member of Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, District 7020 It all started when my friend Past District Governor Donna Wallbank opened my eyes to the very successful nationwide youth programs run by Rotary across the UK. I was amazed and inspired by these competition-based programs, particularly “Young Writer”. … More Promoting literacy by recognizing young authors
By David Dotson, President of The Dollywood Foundation On February 11, 2014, leaders from The Dollywood Foundation, United Way of Australia and Rotary International joined legendary entertainer Dolly Parton in Melbourne to launch her Imagination Library in the land Down Under. The announcement culminated two years of deliberation and planning by this unique partnership. … More Rotarians partner to foster love for reading
By Ellina Kushnir, Rotary Programs staff Despite rising literacy rates for youth and adults, 897 million people around the world are still illiterate* and 57 million children of primary school age are not in school. In March, Rotary Literacy Month, let’s reaffirm our commitment to meet basic education and literacy needs locally and abroad. Here are … More Bridge the education gap: take action during Rotary Literacy Month
Historias de servicio de alrededor del mundo
Histórias do mundo rotário
전세계의 봉사 스토리
世界で行動する人びとの体験談とストーリー
• Storie rotariane dall'Italia e dal mondo •
L'action rotarienne dans le monde
Geschichten und Berichte aus aller Welt
Service in Action 