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The Rotary Club of Singapore is Singapore's oldest and largest Rotary Club. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions. HOW WE DO IT?

Rotary is a global organization with 1.2 members and 35,000+ clubs across the globe. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Rotary Club of Singapore just celebrated its 95th Anniversary in 2025 and is a vibrant club with over 160 diverse members who are business leaders and professionals acr

oss a wide range of industries and nationalities. They volunteer their time, talent, and treasure to solve pressing problems and support the community in Singapore, and around the world. Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. Rotary members volunteer 16 million hours each year. For more than 110 years, Rotary has bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease. Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group that shares your drive to give back. The Club is governed by an annually elected Board. Our activities are structured around these areas:

- Through Club Service, we have fun, build lasting friendships, and make sure that our club runs well.

- Through Vocational Service, we volunteer our professional skills to serve others and promote integrity in everything we do.

- Through Community Service, we address local needs and work with our community to bring lasting improvements.

- Through International Service, we meet humanitarian needs around the globe and promote world understanding and peace.

- Through Youth Service, we work with young people to help them become the next generation of leaders, visionaries, and peacemakers. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

THE FOUR-WAY TEST:

The Four-way Test underscores our commitment to integrity. Of the things we think, say or do:

Is it the TRUTH? FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? THE GUIDE TO DAILY LIVING:

Before doing the things we want to do, consider first, the precepts of the guide. Ask ourselves these 4 questions and act upon them:

First: Have I spent some time in self-examination? Second: Have I spent quality time with my family? Third: Have I given my best to my work? Fourth: Have I given some time to someone near and far? The Guide, in fact, encompasses the 4 parts of the Object of Rotary

Your time, energy, and a passion to improve your world are all you need to get involved with Rotary. Become one of Rotary’s people of action — whatever your age or interest — if you want to improve lives in communities near and far, and build friendships for a lifetime. Connect with us at Rotary Club of Singapore to find out how you can get involved. Write to us at [email protected]

WEEKLY MEETINGS:

Our meetings occur every Wednesday at 7:00 PM, and feature a new speaker on topics of interest to Rotarians and our community, weaved in with Service Committee updates highlighting the projects undertaken by the club benefiting communities in Singapore and beyond. For meeting details, please refer to our calendar at www.rotary.org.sg

22/08/2026

The Rotary Club of SingaporeConnects Seniors Family Day @ Queenstown Opening Ceremony. A National Day celebration, heritage, bonding, and community for our Grandparents and Volunteers. Check us out at 20 Lengkok Bahru until 5pm 😃

20/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘀

At this week’s Rotary Club of Singapore meeting, we welcomed Dr. Nitish Mishra, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist
Nobel Diabetes, Thyroid and Endocrine Centre
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, for an eye opening talk on diabetes.

Here’s why it hit home: 1 in 10 people in Singapore has diabetes, and shockingly, a third of them don’t even know it. It’s a silent condition — no pain, no warning signs — which is exactly what makes it so dangerous.

But Dr. Mishra didn’t just leave us with scary numbers. He gave us real, doable ways to protect ourselves and the people we love:

🥗 Eat a balanced diet — low in saturated fat, high in fibre (fat is the bigger culprit, not sugar!)
🚶 Get moving — aim for 150 to 300 minutes of exercise a week
⚖️ Even losing 5kg can make a real difference if you’re carrying extra weight
📋 Know your numbers — especially if diabetes runs in your family, get checked every 6 to 12 months
⏳ Catch it early — prediabetes is still reversible, so don’t wait for symptoms that may never come

He also cleared up some myths many of us grew up believing — like that eating sweets is off-limits for diabetics (it’s fine in moderation!), or that going on insulin means someone has “failed” at managing their health.

The Q&A ran longer than any we’ve had — proof of just how much this topic matters to our members, our families, and our community.

A big thank you to Dr. Mishra for so generously sharing his time and expertise with us. This is what Service Above Self looks like — taking care of each other, one conversation at a time. 💙

18/08/2026

Rotary Club of Singapore x Food From the Heart: Some Saturdays Remind Us Why We Do This

Last Saturday morning 15th August, our Rotary Club of Singapore Rotarians, family members, and Interactors came together for our monthly Food from the Heart — care packages hand-packed and delivered to seniors and families at North Bridge Road.

Then we met Madam Koh.

The moment she spotted our volunteers, she dashed inside — returning with chilled water bottles from her own fridge for them. Her Mahjong table was already set up, tiles ready. She wanted to teach them a game, right there on her doorstep.

We came to give. She made sure we received something too.

That’s Service Above Self — it doesn’t just flow one way.

To our Rotarians, family members, and incredible Interactors who showed up early and gave their all: thank you. And to Madam Koh — for the water, the warmth, and the reminder of what this is really about.

17/08/2026

🇸🇬 Happy 61st National Day, Singapore!

On 12th August, members of the Rotary Club of Singapore gathered to celebrate Singapore's 61st National Day — an evening full of fellowship, performances, and reflection on what it truly means to build a nation together.

The evening also happened to fall on International Youth Day. Our Interactors and Rotaractors took charge as emcee and put on beautiful red-and-white performances that captured the spirit of the night.

We were honoured to welcome our Guest of Honour, Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Social and Family Development, Member of the Parliament for Queenstown, who shared a powerful reminder:
"Singapore was not built by government alone. It was built by people, businesses, organisations like Rotary — each contributing in different ways, but all working towards a common good."

President Rajkumar's address carried the same message: "Wherever we come from, let us not simply live in Singapore — let us be part of the Singapore story. Let us serve, build connections across generations, develop young leaders, promote understanding, and leave our community a little stronger than we found it."

From Rotary Connects Seniors to the Willing Hearts Dialysis Centre, the Rotary Club of Singapore has proudly been part of Singapore's nation-building journey for 96 years. As Mr Eric Chua reminded us:
"Last year's Rotary message was Unite for Good. This year's message is Create Lasting Impact. Put the two together, and they offer a clarion and powerful call to action: Unite for good to create lasting impact."

That's exactly what Singapore will need in the years ahead — people willing to stand together, serve one another, and leave our country stronger for future generations.

Happy National Day, Singapore. 🎂
Majulah Singapura! 🇸🇬

12/08/2026

We are looking for volunteers and attendees, everyone is welcome. It’s free😀
Join us for a fun-filled day Family Day @ Queenstown organised by the Rotary Club of Singapore.
Bring your family and friends for a day of National Day celebration, heritage, bonding, and community. Let’s build a Singapore where no senior feels invisible and no senior ages alone.

📲 *Register* as an attendee, volunteer or supporter via link: https://forms.gle/NcZAdNLkNqB2vfcA9

📅 *Saturday, 22 August 2026*
🕘 *9.00am – 4.00pm*
📍 *Vista, Queenstown Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru Singapore 159053*

Enjoy a wide range of exciting activities for all ages, including:
* 🎭 Multi-cultural performances
* 🪀 Nostalgia games (Five Stones, Chapteh, Congkak, Marbles & more)
* 📻 50s to 2000s Memory Lane
* 🥽 VR Time Travel Experience – Old Queenstown in immersive virtual reality
* 🍜 Heritage Food Street featuring nostalgic local favourites

We look forward to seeing you there! 🇸🇬❤️

07/08/2026

Rotary Clubs in Singapore Celebrate Nurse Day 2026

In celebration of Singapore Nurses Day, 15 Rotary clubs across District 3310 worked together say thank you — one flower at a time.

Led by our Rotary Club of Singapore, Rotarians hand-delivered over 8,000 gerbera flowers across 12 healthcare institutions, including Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, the Institute of Mental Health, National Neuroscience Institute, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Changi General Hospital, SGH Campus, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Assisi Hospice, Dover Park Hospice, Man Fut Tong Nursing Home, and the Society for the Aged Sick.

Our flagship session on 29 July at Academia, SGH Campus, was graced by Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health Mr Ong Ye Kung, who presented the very first stalk of the day. We were proud to be joined by a Harley-Davidson club offering rides to nurses, and by Yellow Ribbon volunteers — a true community effort in celebrating our healthcare heroes.

Beyond the flowers, surplus funds from the project were directed to the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies to support postgraduate nursing education — turning a one-day gesture of appreciation into a lasting investment in the future of the nursing profession.

Our sincere thanks to Rotarian Agnes Kwek, who organised this initiative under our club’s Vocation Service Committee, and to every Rotarian who took the time to say thank you to those who care for us every day.

06/08/2026

Radicalization at Home: Understanding Domestic Extremism in Singapore

This week, the Rotary Club of Singapore welcomed Professor Kumar Ramakrishnan Dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at Nanyang Technological University, for a timely conversation on domestic extremism in Singapore.

Professor Kumar traced the threat's evolution from the hierarchical Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) network of the early 2000s, to ISIS-inspired online radicalisation, and now to a more complex "hybrid" landscape. JI has since disbanded, and the region's threat picture, while still manageable, keeps shifting.

Two trends stood out.
First, the rise of far-right extremism, once seen as largely a Western issue, has surfaced in Singapore too, including a case involving a teenager inspired by the 2019 Christchurch attacks.

Second, "salad bar" or composite extremism, where radicalised individuals blend ISIS-inspired beliefs, far-right ideas, misogyny, and even nihilistic violence, rather than fitting one ideological mould.

Why are youth especially vulnerable? Professor Kumar pointed to adolescent brains that favour black-and-white answers, social isolation that pushes young people into online echo chambers, and how easily extremist content spreads on social media without any physical network required.

His message was ultimately hopeful: the answer isn't more force, but more awareness. A whole-of-society approach — families, teachers, and peers staying alert to warning signs — remains our strongest defence. For anyone concerned about a loved one, Singapore's Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG) hotline offers confidential counselling as a low-barrier first step.

Our sincere thanks to Professor Kumar Ramakrishnan for a talk that was both sobering and encouraging.

01/08/2026

ILTS 2026 Today’s Young Leader, Tomorrow’s Community Change Maker

This past weekend (25–26 July), the Rotary Club of Singapore hosted the Interact Leadership Training Seminar (ILTS) 2026 at MDIS — and what an energising two days it was!

146 Interactors from Interact Clubs all across Singapore District 3310 came together for a jam-packed programme filled with leadership training, meaningful discussions, and plenty of laughter along the way.

Some of the highlights:
✨ Inspiring words from District 3310 Governor Dolly Yeap and RC Singapore President Rajkumar
✨ Fun and engaging team-building sessions by Brand Connexions
✨ Real talk on Youth Protection, Peacebuilding, Digital for Life, and Fund Raising for Community Projects
✨ ICC Elections — giving our young leaders a real say in their clubs
✨ Heartfelt sharing sessions from outgoing ICC President and Rotaract leaders who once sat exactly where these Interactors are sitting today

The incoming ICC President Roy Roy Sng Yew Hean of Hwa Chong Institute shared “The leadership modules and project sharing by the Rotarians were exciting and engaging,, plus, I was able to make so many new connections from other schools…(it’s) extremely heartwarming to see how Interact Clubs across Singapore exhibit the spirit of “Service Above Self” by helping those in their community.”

Seeing our Interactors show up so enthusiastically for two full days — learning, connecting, and stepping up as leaders — is exactly what "Create Lasting Impact" is all about. These young people are the future of Rotary, and we can't wait to see where their leadership journeys take them! 🌟

A huge thank you to all our supporters who made ILTS 2026 possible: Foundation of Rotary Clubs Singapore, Interact Clubs in Singapore, Rotaract Clubs in Singapore, Rotary COTTON:ON Youth Fund, IshK Tolaram Foundation, and MDIS. Congratulations to Dr Mukund and the organising committee of Interactors and Rotaractors🙏

Well done to all 146 Interactors — keep leading, keep serving! 💪

RI District 3310 Berhad

31/07/2026

🌟 DURIAN BLOCK PARTY: A Sweet Time for Our Grandparents! 🌟
On 25 July, Rotary Club of Singapore & Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society (CHWSS) threw our first-ever Durian Block Party — and over 40 grandparents came to feast, laugh, and make memories! 🍈
🧡 Durian, mangosteen, a full buffet, and non-stop laughter�
🧡 Durians gone in RECORD time (no surprise there!)�
🧡 One grandparent said it brought back happy kampung memories 🥹

President Rajkumar & First Lady Selina, VP Dr. Claus Dusemund & Shuying rolled up their sleeves alongside Rotarians Jeyanthi Mala, Dr. Mukundan A P, Agnes, Deepa Navaneeth, Ong Ting Yong & Mee Lee See — serving up smiles all around.
As one member said it best: this wasn't just a durian party, it was fellowship in its truest sense. 💛
Huge thanks to our CHWSS volunteers and Bruce Mathieu for making it happen! 🙏

📍 Next up: Family Day @ Queenstown, 22 August!�Join as an attendee, volunteer, or supporter 👉 link in bio / https://forms.gle/NcZAdNLkNqB2vfcA9
Let's keep making our seniors feel loved, seen, and celebrated. 💛

20/07/2026

Food from Heart, People of Action: Building a Caring Community Together

This weekend, members of the Rotary Club of Singapore, together with our dedicated Interact Club volunteers, partnered with Food from the Heart to distribute care packages to seniors and residents of North Bridge road.

Before the first doorstep visit, rows of carefully prepared care packages filled the distribution point—each one thoughtfully packed with daily essentials. Behind every package was the collective effort of volunteers who generously gave their time to ensure that those in need felt remembered, supported, and cared for.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of this meaningful initiative. Thank you to our Rotarians, family members, and friends who volunteered alongside us, and to our exceptional Interactors, whose enthusiasm, compassion, and commitment to service continue to inspire us. Their willingness to step forward and serve reflects the values of leadership and community that Rotary strives to nurture in the next generation.

While the care packages provide practical support, the true impact lies in the human connections created along the way. A warm smile, a friendly conversation, and a simple act of kindness can make a profound difference, especially for seniors who may experience loneliness or social isolation.

At the Rotary Club of Singapore, we believe that strengthening communities begins with caring for one another. Every act of service, no matter how small, contributes to building a more compassionate, inclusive, and connected society.

Food from the Heart distribution is a monthly service happening every third Saturday morning of the month. If you would like to be part of this movement or volunteer with us, please email [email protected] or call 67372504.

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