07/26/2026
Rotary is different for every Rotarian.
For some, it's service. For others, it's friendship, leadership, cultural exchange, or the opportunity to change lives. Every journey reveals another shade of Rotary.
Our team of Rotarians from California, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New York recently experienced one of those shades during a 15-day Friendship Exchange in Tanzania.
Together with Rotary Clubs in Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Dar es Salaam, we shared ideas, built new friendships, explored future international projects, and distributed more than 1,000 reading glasses to members of Maasai communities.
One simple pair of reading glasses gave many people the ability to read again, continue their traditional craftsmanship, support their families, and regain independence. Sometimes the smallest act of service creates the greatest impact.
Beyond the breathtaking beauty of Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, we discovered something even more remarkable—the power of Rotary's global family.
Rotary has no borders. It connects people through friendship, trust, and a shared commitment to Service Above Self. Every connection becomes an opportunity to build understanding, create partnerships, and make a lasting difference.
What is Rotary for you?
Somewhere among the thousands of shades of Rotary, there is a place for everyone.
RestoringVision
Rotary International
Rotarians on Social Networks Fellowship
Rotary In Tanzania
Rotary District 9214 - Tanzania & Uganda
Thank you to Sponsors donated funds to purchase reading glasses:
Nanci Garnand
of Loveland Rotary Club
Cindy Guldy
of Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Club
