Service Above Self – Service in Action

Bitten by a snake: the benefits of the West Africa Project Fair

October 14, 2021

By Andrews Ofosuhene, President-elect of the Rotary Club of Accra-East Prior to joining the Rotary Club of Accra-East, I had the privilege of working on a health screening exercise at a local health facility on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana. We were told a story of a young person who had been bitten by a … More Bitten by a snake: the benefits of the West Africa Project Fair

Collaborating to end homelessness

August 30, 2021

The Rotary Club of Kansas City International Airport collaborates with Hillcrest Platte County to help end homelessness in their community. … More Collaborating to end homelessness

Rotary-Peace Corps Week 20-26 September

August 25, 2021

By Kim Dixon, President of Partnering for Peace, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and member of Raleigh Midtown Rotary Club 20-26 September 2021 Partnering for Peace (PFP), with support of Rotary International and the U.S. Peace Corps, will host a collaborative week-long virtual celebration to highlight an evolving and ongoing partnership between the two organizations. Please … More Rotary-Peace Corps Week 20-26 September

Rotary Community Corps provides crucial resources to underserved Texas community

August 23, 2021

By Jennifer Shertzer, member of the Plano West Rotary Club As rallies for racial justice happened throughout the U.S. in the summer of 2020, members of Plano West Rotary Club (PWRC) located in Plano, Texas felt compelled to find a COVID-safe way to help create equity for the Black community, as well as involve more community members in Rotary’s … More Rotary Community Corps provides crucial resources to underserved Texas community

What motivates Rotary members?

August 9, 2021

By Rotary Service & Engagement Staff During August we’re celebrating Membership and New Club Development Month. Our surveys have confirmed that the main reasons our members join and stay with Rotary are community service and friendship. That makes this month the perfect time of year to learn more about how to further engage with our … More What motivates Rotary members?

Moving Mountains with Rotary and Ashoka

December 26, 2020

By Ulrich Guntram, Rotary member of Bonn-Süd-Bad Godesberg Club, District 1810 and Clara Bräuer, Project Manager at Ashoka Deutschland gGmbH As Rotarians and Rotaractors, we can move mountains if we just connect with the right partners. While there may be challenges, the rewards can be monumental. Strong partnerships, whether with other clubs in your country … More Moving Mountains with Rotary and Ashoka

Happy holidays from Rotary International

December 24, 2020

By: Rotary Service an Engagement Staff It is hard to believe that we are in the last month of 2020. We look back to a year that required more of our togetherness, resilience and adaptation to non-conventional ways of staying connected. We are extremely proud of our global Rotary family for quickly pivoting to adapt … More Happy holidays from Rotary International

Rotary’s relentless commitment to fighting diseases

December 4, 2020

This December, Rotary’s Disease Prevention and Treatment Month, we are celebrating our devotion to fight diseases and create healthier communities around the world. … More Rotary’s relentless commitment to fighting diseases

Ethical dilemma: what would you do?

January 16, 2017

After moving to a new town, you join a newly formed Rotary club as one of its charter members. During the club’s second year, the president-elect brings her partner as a guest to many of the meetings. The president-elect, displeased with the club’s web and digital media coordinator, confers with the club’s board to make … More Ethical dilemma: what would you do?

Ethical Dilemma Discussion: what would you do?

October 12, 2016

Your club is formalizing a partnership with a local organization. Since the organization’s work aligns well the work of your club and Rotary, the partnership is highly beneficial. A member of your club with experience working with the organization is very passionate about the partnership. As you spearhead the relationship, the club member is constantly … More Ethical Dilemma Discussion: what would you do?