The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International commenced its own version of ‘Mission Impossible’ in 1985, with its Polio Eradication Programme — PolioPlus. In 1988, it became a partner with WHO, UNICEF and the US Centers for Disease Control in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Rotarians across

As we begin the last quarter of the Rotary year, our thoughts turn to ensuring a strong finish. I hope that your goal has been to make your club stronger than it was at the beginning of the year. All clubs depend on members to do their

        Dear fellow Rotarians, Every two minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman dies from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. And babies whose

Dear Rotarians, Public health requires a proactive approach, focusing as it does on ensuring the mother and child’s health and prevention of infection and disease. The World Health Organisation estimates that 22 per cent of global maternal deaths occur in

The last quarter of the Rotary year is approaching, and it’s time to check our progress. In January a year ago, we set a series of fundraising goals, and this June, we will give ourselves a report card. What will it be? As Rotary

        Dear fellow Rotarians, One of the things I appreciate most about serving as President of Rotary International is the people I get to meet.

Dear Rotarians, Human survival depends on access to water. When drought strikes, the consequences for largely agrarian economies are disastrous. Agricultural production decreases, food supply becomes scarce, prices rise, farmers lose their livelihood. In more severe cases, drought can lead

Every second of every day, Rotarians are doing good in the world through The Rotary Foundation. They are  planning, funding, implementing and completing  projects, both locally and globally. It is a source of great pride for us all. To me, this is one of

        Dear fellow Rotarians, In my travels over the past year, I’ve visited many strong, vibrant clubs and districts that are transforming their communities. When

Dear Rotarians, A well-known astronaut once said his perspective about the earth changed dramatically the first time he went into space. Viewed from above, at 650 km in space, the earth looked peaceful and beautiful. Yet he recalled later that

I would be willing to bet that most Rotarians remember the person who sponsored them into their Rotary club. It’s a person we will never forget and to whom we will always be grateful for sharing with us such a life-changing opportunity. Having said that, I’m not