Month: March 2017
Rotary Houses for the sightless
Village Sakkimangalam near Madurai sports a new look with 30 new concrete houses lining the lanes, thanks to Rotary clubs of Madurai Central and Madurai
Facilitating the last journey
The Rotarians of RC Nellore, D 3160, have constructed a modern crematorium spread across 2.5 acres of land on the banks of river Penna at
Leaders of Tomorrow
“These three days have changed my life; I learnt to speak out and ask questions,” said a 15-year-old tribal boy from Nashik, gleaming with self-confidence.
Bringing children to school
Child learning centres (CLCs) started by RC Navi Mumbai Sunrise, D 3142, are now providing formal education to under- privileged children of Navi Mumbai. Two
A Rotarian sets an example in organ donation
As many as five people have been given a new lease or a better quality of life thanks to the courageous, even though heartbreaking and
Uganda seeks Rotary aid to fight malaria
The Speaker of Ugandan Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has commended the Rotary International President John Germ who called her for funding activities aimed at improving the
Rotary spouses get their due… finally
It was good to see a special session at the District 3080 conference discussing the value that spouses bring to Rotary. That a veteran Rotary
Our diversity, Our strength
Dear Fellow Rotarians, Forty years ago, the Rotary Club of Duarte, California, admitted three women members, in violation of the Rotary International Constitution. As a
Your gift transforms lives
When you give to The Rotary Foundation, you can be completely confident that your fellow Rotarians put those donations to work on life-changing projects in
World Understanding and Peace
February, designated as the month for World Understanding and Peace, was an occasion for us to recall the first Rotary meeting held on February 23,
DisCon 3230 A memorable farewell
Saga, the District Conference of D 3230, witnessed special bonding, hugs and handshakes as the 2,300-odd Rotarians and their families from in and around Chennai
Bacon cookies, egg tarts and kitties in pink bows
When you step into Macao, dump all map apps. Follow your nose. And pay attention to the salivary glands revving into an overdrive. The aroma
The essence of Bolivia
I don’t ever want to go back to windy, icy Washington DC,” whoops Alexandra in Russian-accented English, her blonde ponytail whipping about her face. “I
Fitness Buddies
I have been teaching fitness for the last 16 years. Of course, there have been marvellous ‘before’ and ‘after’ photo-ops even after the first
Interactors ship books for African students
Each week students of the school run an Interact Club in association with the Rotary Club of West Worthing. The after-school club encourages students to
‘Exceptional’ Service Award for RC Dundalk
Dundalk Rotary Club has won the Exceptional Community Service award at the recent Rotary conference in Bournemouth, England, for the huge contribution made by the
Ability beyond Disability
Log kehtey hei apang ho gayi, I say rajyog aa gaya (People say she is crippled; I say I have become royalty). Did you see
Rotary travel builds confidence among Aussie students
Living abroad for 12 months offers the chance to meet new friends, gain confidence and independence and create memories according to two 18-year-olds from Manjimup
All set for Ron Morrison Memorial Car event
On March 25, the Round Rock Rotary Club will be hosting its Annual Ron Morrison Memorial Car Thing from 6-9 pm at the CHASCO Family YMCA