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Together we transform, one mangrove at a time April 20, 2018
By Hope A. Sealey, president, Rotary Club of East Nassau, Nassau, Bahamas. Photos by Alyce Henson, Rotary International. Storm damage and coastline erosion are threatening many shores around the world, especially islands in the Caribbean. On top of these concerns, … Continue reading →
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Rotary alum turns trash into treasure April 19, 2018
By Binish Desai, a member of the Rotary Club of Bulsar, India, and a former Rotary Youth Exchange student I started my journey in Rotary as a Youth Exchange Student in 2009-10, hosted by the Rotary Club of Waukegan, Illinois, … Continue reading →
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The opportunity that changed my life April 17, 2018
By Jireh Mabamba Sometimes, all you need is a chance – that one opportunity of a lifetime. Rotary gave me that chance. I grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where human life has little value. Children are taken … Continue reading →
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No checks please! Better photos tell better stories April 13, 2018
By Chris Offer, Rotary Club of Ladner, Delta, British Columbia, Canada (District 5040) I was recently at a Rotary conference in Karachi, Pakistan. One session was a series of short presentations on club service projects. Most of the presentations were … Continue reading →
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Our new vision statement: why should you care? April 12, 2018
By Stephanie A. Urchick, chair of Rotary’s Strategic Planning Committee We are now more than a year into the process of revisiting Rotary’s strategic plan, a process that will allow us to examine our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in … Continue reading →
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Rotary Service Connections

Preventing cervical cancer in Senegal through Peace Corps and Rotary April 20, 2018
By Rotary Service Until the 1950s, cervical cancer killed more women in the U.S. than any other type of cancer. Widespread screening, early detection, timely access to treatment, and interventions have drastically decreased the number of cervical cancer-related deaths in the United States, but the disease remains prevalent in the West African country of Senegal. […]
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East Africa’s first project fair April 17, 2018
By Dale Knight, Member of the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati, California, USA Rotary project fairs are the best way for Rotarians to meet each other, develop long-term friendships and working relationships. During a fair, international visitors have the opportunity to learn about local projects while experiencing culture and fellowship. My first time attending a […]
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4 ways you can save mothers and babies April 13, 2018
By Rotary Service Staff According to the World Health Organization, 5.6 million children under age five died in 2016. More than half of those deaths were due to conditions that could have been prevented or treated by access to simple, affordable interventions. Rotary members provide education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics. Women are […]
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Ethical dilemma: what would you do? April 10, 2018
Your club president is on the board of a local organization. The organization wants to partner with your club on service projects, but they don’t have many resources that will help enhance your club’s projects. As the service chair for your club, you don’t think that it would be an equal partnership. In fact, you […]
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Global Grant provides an opportunity for empowerment April 5, 2018
By George Poulakos, Member of the Rotary Club of Ventura, United States The only crossing between the South African country of Zambia and its neighbor Botswana is in Kazungula. The Zambesi River flows between the two countries, and all vehicles must be carried over on a pontoon. Commercial trucks wait in a queue for up […]
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Rotary International News

Former First Lady Laura Bush to speak at Rotary convention April 20, 2018
Former First Lady Laura Bush to speak at Rotary conventionFormer First Lady of the United States Laura Bush, an advocate for literacy, education, and women’s rights, will speak at the 2018 Rotary Convention in Toronto this
Rotaract clubs honored for excellent service 2018 April 20, 2018
Top Rotaract honor goes to club that empowers women who have HIVRotaract clubs around the world earn awards for excellent
Rotary members plant red mangrove trees April 19, 2018
Submerged tree
Final Exam April 18, 2018
After a grueling year of preparation, two Rotarians and a Rotaractor face one last challenge before they can join the elite ShelterBox Response
Rotary 2017 peace champions April 13, 2018
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