August 2025 – Service in Action
3 posts published by rotaryservice during August 2025| Service in Action
3 posts published by rotaryservice during August 2025| Service in Action
A reflection on a RYLA experience in the United States By Madeline Kaiser, Programs for Young Leaders staff, Rotary International After traveling from all corners of the Rotary district, the students arrive—bedding and suitcase in hand. They are unsure of themselves. Some don’t know why they signed up, and many don’t know a single person … More How the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards foster tomorrow’s leaders—and why volunteers keep coming back| Service in Action
By Priya Ahluwalia, member of the Southwest Florida Rotary Club, USA 4 May 2025 was a day I’ll never forget. In an inspiring display of Rotary’s values in action, my fellow Rotarians of the newly formed Southwest Florida Rotary Club and I traveled from Florida to New York City — all to honor someone whose … More A taste of Service Above Self: Celebrating Vocational Service through culinary impact| Service in Action
By Ella Walls, international service participant of Lakeland Rotary Club mission trip, United States Ella paints at one of the local schools in the mountains adjacent to La Paz, Honduras, dur…| Service in Action
By Gabriela Klein, Regional Grants Officer at Rotary International Rotary members are guided by The Four-Way Test, a compass that asks whether our thoughts, words, and actions are truthful, fair, grounded in goodwill, and beneficial to all concerned. But even with this compass, ethical dilemmas can arise, especially when personal interests intersect with professional or … More Ethical dilemma: avoiding conflicts of interest in Rotary Service projects and grants| Service in Action
By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Rotary members proudly display band-aids on their arms, symbols of their commitment—and the free community-organized hepatitis screening event…| Service in Action
6 posts published by rotaryservice during April 2025| Service in Action
By Carlos Jonathan Zelaya, member of the Rotary Club of La Paz, District 4250, Honduras In February 2016, a group of Rotarians from the United States arrived in Honduras for a one-week humanitarian trip. At the time, I was 26 years old and working as a team leader for a nonprofit organization in Comayagua, Honduras. … More Rotary changed my path—now we’re changing our community| Service in Action
By Noel Hernandez, Charter Global Chair for the Rotary Fellowship of Tea Lovers I want to start brewing this story by saying that I love Rotary and I love tea! This is the story of how these two delights blend and continue to steep and create so much connection and meaningful bonds. After water, tea … More Brewing Friendship: How Tea Lovers Came Together to Create a Rotary Fellowship| Service in Action
By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement Staff A community health worker promotes vaccination awareness in a rural area of São Paulo state, Brazil, using a bicycle donated by the Rotary Clu…| Service in Action
By Enedelsy Escobar-King, member of the Rotary Club of Panamá Norte and of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group Students participate in a class exercise. Teachers practice using the…| Service in Action
By Bob Blum, President of the International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians In 1963, a spark of friendship was ignited at the Rotary International Assembly in Lake Placid, New York, USA. Gavin Reekie, the governor nominee for District 101, found himself seated at the banquet table of the incoming Rotary International president, Carl Miller, alongside his … More A global swing for good: the impact of the International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians| Service in Action
By Seoha Lee, Rotary International Korea office staff member Rotary volunteers load emergency supplies for wildfire relief efforts in South Korea. In late March 2025, massive wildfires swept across…| Service in Action
4 posts published by rotaryservice during March 2025| Service in Action
Posts about Rotary Fellowships written by rotaryservice| Service in Action
By Gianna Consalvo, Rotary Service & Engagement staff June is Rotary Fellowships Month! Rotary Fellowships are international, independently organized groups of people that share a common hobby,…| Service in Action
By Viviana Santa Cruz, member of the Rotary Club of Cochabamba-Tunari (Bolivia) and Rotary Foundation Cadre adviser for water, sanitation, and hygiene Viviana Santa Cruz, Cadre regional organizer f…| Service in Action
By Enedelsy Escobar-King, member of the Rotary Club of Panamá Norte and of the Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group A Future Teacher helps a child use the technology tools provided in …| Service in Action
By Sharmin Akter Shakila, Rotary Peace Fellow 2023-24, University of Bradford Rotary Peace Fellows at the University of Bradford gather at the 2024 Annual Seminar where graduating peace fellows pre…| Service in Action
By Masanobu Mizohata, member of the Rotary Club of Osaka Kamigata, Japan Masanobu Mizohata (far right) carries out a dental check-up in cooperation with medical staff. It was during the 2024 Intern…| Service in Action
By Rotary Service and Engagement staff Attend the 2025 Rotary International Convention from 21-25 June in Calgary to hear inspiring speeches, participate in a variety of service-rel…| Service in Action
By Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group Delia B. Rodelas, past president of the Rotary Club of Metro San Pedro, plants a tree during the kick-off of the Rise Up for Sierra Madre project…| Service in Action
Adapted by Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Hauwa Abbas, member of the Rotary Club of Abuja Metro, Nigeria Do you want your club’s service projects to have a lasting impact? Hauw…| Service in Action
By Pat Merryweather-Arges, WASH Rotary Action Group Board Chair 2024-2025 Students at St. Jude Nantawawula Primary School use water from a handwashing stand provided by a WASH-Rotary Action G…| Service in Action
By Hannah Hernandez, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Members of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group collaborate with the World Wildlife Fund India to test the Bhavani River’s w…| Service in Action
By Dr. John Philip, member of the International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals and the Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers; and Prof. Mary Ann Lumsden, member of The Rotary…| Service in Action
By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Rotarian Steve Dudenhoefer was honored as a Champion of Change in 2024 for his decades of service and commitment to positive, community-driven…| Service in Action
By Cinthia Chediak, past president of Rotary Club of Quito (Ecuador), Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS) board director – Latin America coordinator Video produced by the Interact Qui…| Service in Action
Interview by Christophe Courjon for Rotary Mag (France) In 2023, Nina Métayer won the title of World Pastry Chef. The following year, she became the World’s Best Pastry Chef. In 2024, Nina Mé…| Service in Action
By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Members of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group partner with the World Wildlife Fund India, the Ministry of Water, the Governm…| Service in Action
By Nahid Hasan, advisor of Interact Club of Habiganj (Bangladesh) This past May, members of the Interact Club of Habiganj in Bangladesh embarked on a unique initiative: hanging bottles of water in …| Service in Action
By Claudia Urbano, Rotary Service and Engagement staff Health workers talk about their advocacy efforts in local communities through Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia, the 2020-21 award recipient …| Service in Action
By Sneha Saloni, Communications Manager, Rotary Action Group for Family Health & AIDS Prevention Dr. Jirair Ratevosian, member of the Rotary Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention B…| Service in Action
The Expand Our Reach priority of Rotary’s Action Plan focuses on reaching new and diverse audiences and partnering with the community to create lasting change. Rotary clubs from Genoa and Rotary Di…| Service in Action
By María Luisa Aguilar Urrea, Rotary Club Nuevo Medellín, Colombia Project fairs offer a unique opportunity to connect with potential partners. By strategically following up and building relationsh…| Service in Action
By Justin Rajah, member of the San Diego Rotary Club and honorary member of the Sunnyvale Sunrise Rotary Club (USA) There is a fable called The Starfish Story, which is a powerful reminder of our i…| Service in Action
By Bonaventure Fandohan, Community Economic Development Area of Focus Manager at Rotary International Climate change poses a significant threat to communities worldwide, impacting not just the envi…| Service in Action
By Santiago Gómez, 2023-24 president of the Rotary Club of Bogotá Centenario (Colombia) RYLA Participants enjoy a role-playing activity and learn a few words in sign language. In a world where comm…| Service in Action
By Rotary Service and Engagement staff Ed Pettitt, president of the Rotary Club of Houston Skyline and a returned Peace Corps volunteer, digs a bioswale along the Columbia Tap Trail. He contributes…| Service in Action
By Chonticha Yurai, Grants and Service Product Manager at Rotary International A Rotary International-USAID WASH project provided a rainwater collection tank and menstrual hygiene management traini…| Service in Action
By Rotary Service and Engagement staff Watch this video to learn how Rotary International can help you strengthen projects, promote your club, and more! Rotary is known for its networking oppo…| Service in Action
By Dawn Byford and Kris Cameron, Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) Plant-Rich Diet Task Force co-chairs Plant Rich Diet Task Force: Promoting health and sustainability If you…| Service in Action
