He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger. Kudos to all clubs and districts of our zones for the significant work they are doing and to all the Rotarians who smilingly carry on the work of service. They bring home the message that even in the

One year ago this month, the WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. As I write these words, the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc: taking lives, choking economies, and changing our societies in myriad ways. It has disproportionately hurt the poor and worsened inequalities.

              As someone who knows firsthand the great leadership potential of Rotaractors, I always look forward

  Dear Rotary leaders, Clean water is a basic need for all living beings. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, they live healthier and more productive lives. While very few people

The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on water The real miracle is to walk well on the Earth. Rotary gives us the opportunity to make our earthly walk special. And one of the best

Dear Rotary leaders, Conflict and violence have displaced millions of people around the world over the years. We Rotarians should refuse to accept conflict as a way of life, as our community service projects strive to provide training that fosters

Giving is more than an activity. It is a way of life and a beacon in the search for hope in troubled times. There is great turmoil today, but these are not unusual times, not in the span of human history. The wisdom

              In Rotary, Feb 23 is our anniversary, and February is also the month when we

Dear Rotary members, How difficult is it for leaders to find the right words to motivate people in difficult times, which offer little by way of hope? Despite vaccines on the horizon, we are still grappling with the pandemic.

Having grown up amid lush green forests in the mountainous landscape of Sri Lanka, I always recall the words of the great poet Rabindranath Tagore: “Trees are the earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven.” How sad that

              January is finally here. As we look forward to 2021, our thinking doesn’t have to