The Rotary Peace Centers program believes so. For the past decade, the Peace Centers have been training men and women to be part of a global network of peacemakers. For the International Day of Peace, 21 September:
Watch “Voices for Peace” Learn about Rotary Global Peace Forums Read Al Jubitz’s blog post
An Australian Rotarian helped launch the Youth Exchange program in Japan 50 years ago, after speaking at the RI Convention in Tokyo on the need to build friendships and cultural understanding. For New Generations Month:
Read the story Watch "A Fabulous Experience" Enter a postcard contest Read more on Rotary Voices
Sign a petition and join us in encouraging governments of the world to fund the final push to end polio. The signatures will be presented to the UN Secretary General at a special polio event 27 September including world leaders, Rotary International, and its polio eradication partners.
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More than 770 million adults worldwide do not know how to read. In an increasingly complex world, illiteracy condemns many of them to the lowest rungs of society. International Literacy Day is 8 September. Learn how we are supporting basic education and literacy.
Watch a videoRead about Rotarians promoting literacyRead about literacy projects in Rotary Voices
Rotarians in Mozambique recently provided a water tank and bathroom facilities for a primary school outside Maputo. It’s just one example of how Rotarians are working to improve sanitation and access to clean water.
Watch a videoRead more about the Rotary Club of Maputo’s project Read about other projects in Rotary Voices
Every day, Rotarians work on service projects that make a positive impact on communities worldwide. Through Rotary Showcase, you can promote your club’s achievements to other Rotarians and Facebook friends. Add your project today or browse the site to see the good work other clubs are doing.
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Twenty years ago, six clubs -- three in the United States, two in Canada, and one in Scotland -- helped charter the Rotary Club of Kyiv, the first in Ukraine. Now the country has more than 40 clubs and many Rotaractors. At a recent event, Rotarians instrumental in bringing Rotary to Ukraine celebrated.
Rotary and the Olympics have a common goal: a more peaceful world. Learn how Rotarians are taking part in the Summer Games in London and how their activities publicize Rotary’s good works.
Learn more about athletes helping promote polio eradication Read about Rotarian torchbearers Read about a Rotarian who is providing security for the games
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