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Southeastern PA member profiles, happenings, projects and impacts, locally and around the world.
Help ‘Power Up Ukraine‘
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has, among other atrocities, devastated the energy infrastructure.
Member Profile: Brad Perry
Meet a local musician in this month's Member Profile video.
Hear why Rotary hits all the right notes for Brad Perry who joined Ardmore's club soon after he moved to the area.
Peacebuilding and Public Health
I never imagined myself here—a Rotary Peace Fellow studying for a Masters degree in Public Health at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. My earliest dreams were of being a doctor, directly treating patients, alleviating their pain, sending them home healthy, and witnessing their conditions improve over time. These aspirations were shaped profoundly by my experiences with the healthcare system in my home country, Yemen.
A Century of Service with Heart
If you live around Philly, you know this city thrives on community. We rally around our sports teams, we show up for our neighborhoods, and we take pride in our history. That’s why Rotary Clubs have been part of the Philadelphia story for more than a hundred years.
How Courage Can Can Shape Generations
One person’s courage and empathy can shape generations. Anne Kjær Bathel, a Rotary Peace Fellow, shares her family’s story fleeing Nazi Germany in 1933 as the inspiration for her work with refugees seeking safety today.
Member Profile: Chinonso Eziefule
Get to know Chino and why he loves the diversity of people he meets through Rotary. He also encourages everyone to try out a Rotary meeting or service project noting that it feels good to get involved and there's always fun to be had.
Empowering Children Through Hands Across the Sea
As avid sailors, my husband Dennis Wallace and I have explored the eastern Caribbean for years. Amid its beauty, we’ve also witnessed a deeper issue — a widespread literacy gap. Many adults read at only a fourth-grade level, making everyday life a challenge. And when parents struggle with reading, it’s difficult for them to support their children’s learning, creating a cycle that’s hard to break.
Philadelphian Awarded a Rotary Peace Fellow
Esmeralda Hajdinaj from Philadelphia has been awarded a Rotary Peace Fellowship to study for the next two years at the Rotary Peace Center affiliated with the University of Bradford in England, one of seven Rotary Peace Centers located around the world.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary Clubs in Canada, Greece, Korea, Rwanda, and the United States.
Member Profile: Christina Foster
Hear Christina Foster talk about the Langhorne Pet Fair and all the reasons she enjoys being part of her Rotary club.
A Global Project to Help Two Hospitals in Ukraine
Rotary members in Rotary SE PA District 7450 are being asked to help Ukrainian wounded soldiers and civilians. A plan to transport medical supplies and equipment is moving forward if area clubs can raise $7000.
NE Philadelphia-Cheltenham-Rockledge Rotary Awarded Grant to Help in Uganda
Rotarians David Ehrenkrantz and Carrie Martin took the lead on obtaining a Rotary SE PA District Grant of $3000 to help initiate a program for the reduction of malnutrition and disease in Uganda.
Texas Flood Relief Assistance
Historic rains have brought devastating floods to Central Texas, displacing families, destroying homes, and upending lives. While some Rotary clubs in District 5870 in Central Texas were spared, others were hit hard—and the need for help is urgent.
Member Profile: Teresinha Faria
Teresinha Faria is a member of the Media Rotary Club in Pennsylvania. She details what she likes about volunteering with Rotary and encourages young professionals to give it a try.
Rotary and Gates Foundation Extend Partnership to End Polio
The joint commitment will add $450 million to global polio eradication efforts over three years.
Attendees Look to the Future at the Rotary International Convention
Members from District 7450 were among the 15,000+ Rotarians from 140 countries who attended the International Convention in Calgary.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary Clubs in Canada, Italy, Taiwan, Uganda, and the United States.
Member Profile: Kyle Rheiner
Get to know Kyle, a Rotary member from West Chester, PA. He talks about his passion for impacting lives and teaching important lessons to youth, including his daughters.
30 Members Receive Outstanding Rotarian Awards
More than 100 members and guests from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Rotary District packed a room at the Inn of Villanova last week to recognize the good work of members over the past year and introduce the new District leadership for 2025-26.
Rotary Clubs Band Together to Support Veterans
This past Memorial Day Weekend, Rotarians from Upper Main Line, Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn, Ardmore, Wayne, King of Prussia and West Chester Sunrise Clubs pitched in with donations and volunteers to host a picnic for the residents at the Coatesville VA Medical Center.
 
                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
