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.

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.

This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary Clubs in Canada, Greece, Korea, Rwanda, and the United States.

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.

The joint commitment will add $450 million to global polio eradication efforts over three years.

Members from District 7450 were among the 15,000+ Rotarians from 140 countries who attended the International Convention in Calgary.

This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary Clubs in Canada, Italy, Taiwan, Uganda, and the United States.

Rotary clubs in 200 countries around the world identify local issues and take action to help solve problems and make their community better. This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in Bermuda, Ecuador, England, Netherlands, and Vietnam.

Rotary clubs in 200 countries around the world identify local issues and take action to help solve problems and make their community better. This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in Bermuda, Ecuador, England, Netherlands, and Vietnam.

Many people’s career paths take them far from their original goals. Ellen Williams of the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club is no exception. Upon graduation from the University of Delaware with a degree in criminal justice, she was offered a position as a parole officer. “I took one look at what the job entailed and said, “Oh no. This is definitely not for me!”

One of Rotary’s primary goals over the past several decades has been and continues to be to eradicate polio around the world. The following is a statement from Rotary International’s official response to the news of the U.S. likely pulling out of the World Health Organization.

Rotary clubs in 200 countries around the world identify local issues and take action to help solve problems and make their community better. This month features exciting and impactful projects from Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in Canada, England, India, Philippines, and the U.S.

More than a year after two powerful earthquakes, Rotary’s relief efforts remain for many a path out of the wreckage.

Rotary projects make a difference in communities around the world. We use our knowledge of local issues to identify areas of need, then apply our expertise and diverse perspectives to find a solution. Here's a sample of projects that Rotary Clubs are doing around the world.

The recent detection of variant poliovirus type-2 isolates in environmental samples and the confirmation of a 10-month-old child who has contracted polio in Gaza is a stark reminder that as long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat everywhere.

Rotary creates hope for a community devastated by wildfires.

Meet James from Philadelphia Rotary speak about the impact that Rotary Exchange had on his life, establishing new friendships around the world and opening his eyes to different cultures and what we can do to better ourselves.

Rotary Clubs are hard at work every day to make their communities and the world a better place. Check out these projects our fellow Rotarians are doing.

If you're feeling isolated, you're not alone. Research shows that strong friendships are key to better health and a longer life.

Why do we continue to raise money to End Polio Now?

Because our fundraising does so much more than eradicating polio.