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ROTARY EXPANSION & GROWTH

In Rotary, together, we take action to create change in the world, in our communities & in ourselves. EVERY ROTARY MEMBER CAN PLAY A VITAL ROLE TO GROW ROTARY TO THEIR ANCESTRAL HOME AREAS/VILLAGES AS MOST OF US ROTARIANS ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO COME FROM OR BELONG TO SUCH RURAL BACKGROUNDS WHERE AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES OF SERVICE ARE AT HAND AND MUCH NEEDED TO UPGRADE THOSE

COMMUNITIES. CLUBS MUST HAVE A ‘RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE’ THAT SHOULD OVERSEE PROGRESS ON ANY SUCH INITIATIVES. LOCAL POLITICAL/RELIGIOUS LEADERS SHOULD BE TAKEN ON BOARD FOR THEIR OWN ADVANTAGE TO OVERSEE PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN FOR SUCH AS UPLIFTING OF SCHOOLS, DISPENSARIES, DRINKING WATER AVAILABILITY ETC ETC. EACH DISTRICT MUST REACH THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS UNDER THEIR COVERAGE, WHERE ROTARY IS STILL NOT PRESENT, TO TELL THE COMMUNITIES HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO ESTABLISH AND SET UP ROTARY CLUBS FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT AS INDIVIDUALS AS WELL FOR COMMUNITY. IT MAY BE A PART OF A CITY, A WHOLE PROVINCE OR EVEN A WHOLE COUNTRY THAT MAY STILL BE LACKING BEHIND IN TAKING ADVANTAGE OF UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES OF SERVICES OFFRED BY ROTARY TO IMPROVE STANDARD OF LIVING OF PEOPLE. AFTER ALL, ROTARY ISN’T JUST A CLUB TO JOIN, BUT RATHER AN INVITATION TO ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE HUMANITY.

03/20/2026
03/20/2026

Do you know a non-Rotarian who has demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service?

Nominations for Rotary’s Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity are open through March! District governors can nominate one candidate from their district to receive this award.

Contact your governor about someone who may qualify!

Celebrating the strength, kindness, and achievements of women around the world.
03/08/2026

Celebrating the strength, kindness, and achievements of women around the world.

02/17/2026

We are now accepting applicants for fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowships for the 2027 academic year. This is your chance to help outstanding peace and development leaders in your community take the next step through our master’s program or professional development certificate. 🌍✨

👉 How you can help:
• Share this opportunity on your club’s channels
• Encourage qualified leaders in your network to apply
• Spread the word at upcoming meetings and events

🗓️ Application deadline: 15 May

Learn more and invite someone to apply ➡️ on.rotary.org/3ZvKfVM

President-elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola welcomed more than 500 district governors-elect from around the world to the 20...
01/13/2026

President-elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola welcomed more than 500 district governors-elect from around the world to the 2026 International Assembly today, sharing an inspiring message: Create Lasting Impact.

Rotary can create lasting impact in countless ways across the globe, and his call to begin within ourselves was especially powerful:
“When we change ourselves, we change our clubs and districts. When we change our districts, we change the communities we serve.”

https://on.rotary.org/49Dn54w

Couresy: John Hewko - RI CEO & General Secretary

12/31/2025

Here’s to a new year filled with hope and meaningful impact! 2026 is full of opportunities. How will your club bring positive change in the year ahead?

12/20/2025

Got good news? A funny story? A reason to smile today?

At Rotary, we turn those moments into a chance to share joy AND support the great work our club does in the community.

Laugh a little, give a little, do a lot of good😄💵💛

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