Rotary European Action Summit 2026

08/10/2026

TO BELONG — a feeling to remember, a call to action💙

What does it mean to belong? To feel welcome. To be heard. To connect with others and discover what we can achieve together.

At the Rotary European Action Summit 2026, this spirit brought people together across countries, cultures and generations. Through inspiring stories, shared experiences and conversations, belonging became something we could feel — and build on.

No film can capture every encounter, every insight or every special moment of those days in Rotterdam. But this beautiful aftermovie brings us back to the heart of the Summit: TO BELONG — The Power of Connection and Action.

Thank you to our speakers, moderators and facilitators, participants and guests, volunteers, organising and operational teams, partners, sponsors and Friends of the Summit. Your energy, generosity and commitment made these days so special. Each of you helped create that feeling of belonging.

A special thank you to Emiel Janssen and Veder Video for capturing this feeling so beautifully and giving us a way to relive and share it with others.

📸🎥 There is much more to discover! Explore the Summit photos by Henk Houtzager and Robert Verhoeve, and videos by Emiel Janssen of Veder Video and Zakaria and Safouane of Ziya Visuals:
"Photos & Videos" (https://rotary-european-action-summit-2026.yellenge.nl/photos/)

Watch, remember and share — and take the inspiration with you.

TO BELONG. NOW LET’S TURN BELONGING INTO ACTION.

WHAT IS YOUR ACTION? 🌍💙



Video produced by: Veder Video

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🎶 Make the world a better Place!

Dwight Dissels, known for his appearances on The Voice of Holland and The Passion, brought his powerful voice to the Rotary European Action Summit in Rotterdam.

Dwight shared a beautiful message of faith, hope and love through his music. And what a moment it became! ✨

The entire audience joined in, singing along and creating an unforgettable atmosphere. 🙌🏽🎤

A Rotary choir was formed later on, with Rotarians receiving a brief training before taking the stage and performing together with Dwight in the main hall. 🎶👏🏽 It was fantastic!

Different voices. Different backgrounds. One powerful message.

This is the power of connection. This is the power of belonging. This is Rotary. 💙🌍

Thank you, Dwight Dissels, for bringing us together through music and reminding us that when we raise our voices together, we can create lasting impact.

15/09/2026

MAJOR DONOR DINNER✨

A special evening of gratitude, recognition and inspiration during the Rotary European Action Summit 2026 in Rotterdam💙🌍

There are many Rotarians who, throughout their years of dedicated Rotary service, have been exceptionally generous to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). Their cumulative contributions have earned them Major Donor Recognition.

The Major Donor Dinner was an opportunity to honour these extraordinary contributors and celebrate the difference their generosity makes.

Held in the beautiful and historic St. Laurenskerk in Rotterdam, a church that was heavily damaged during World War II and later restored, the evening was a powerful reminder of resilience, hope and the impact of investing in a better future🕊️

Thank you to all Major Donors for believing in the power of Rotary and for turning generosity into lasting impact.

Your donation.
Our shared commitment.
Creating lasting impact. 💙🌍

15/09/2026

💙 THANK YOU, DREAM TEAM! 💙

After a long period of preparation, dedication, countless meetings, ideas, details and hard work, we finally saw the Rotary European Action Summit 2026 come to life in Rotterdam! 🇳🇱🌍

What a feeling of relief, pride and gratitude to see everything come together. 🙏✨

This Summit was truly a team effort. Working together, supporting one another and staying focused on our shared goal showed once again what we can achieve when we unite and take action. 🤝

A very special THANK YOU to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes — often without being seen or recognised — to make this Summit possible. Your commitment, flexibility and dedication made a real difference. 👏💙

Together we prepared.
Together we delivered.
Together we created lasting impact. 🌍✨

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