By Nyreese Castro-Espadas, MD, MPH, CPH, Area of Focus Manager-Disease Prevention & Treatment, Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Child Health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, and the health of children under five. According to the WHO, in developing countries, 1 in 45 women is at risk … More How your projects can support mothers and children
By Christina Sweeney, Rotary Service & Engagement staff According to the United Nations, the COVID-19 pandemic has halted or in some cases reversed progress in global health. It has also shortened life expectancies. It’s more important than ever to provide quality health care and promote well-being for everyone, especially those who are most vulnerable, including … More Ideas for supporting maternal and child health
By Erica Gwynn, Area of Focus Manager for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (M.S., MPH) What if I told you that you were standing on top of a treasure – a treasure that is hidden from view, slowly flowing between cracks and spaces of the soil, sand and rock beneath your feet? I’m speaking of a … More Groundwater: Making the invisible visible through Rotary
Today, 2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services and 3.6 billion people lack safely managed sanitation services. March is Rotary Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) month. Learn how Rotary members and participants are supporting WASH around the globe. … More Ideas for supporting clean water and sanitation
By Rebecca Crall, Areas of Focus Manager, Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Peace doesn’t happen overnight. Peace is built in small, consistent ways over time. This may often seem counterintuitive, and even unproductive, in a culture where immediate gratification is our norm. While the peacebuilding process is often quiet, personal and complex, it is also one … More 5 reminders for peacebuilding in a chaotic world
Peace is fundamental to Rotary’s mission. In a time of heightened tensions and uncertainties due to COVID-19 and other factors, it is critically important that we work together to create environments where peace can thrive. February is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month. Learn how Rotary members around the world are promoting peace. … More Create environments of peace
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
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