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Southeastern PA member profiles, happenings, projects and impacts, locally and around the world.
After a tragic plane crash, Rotary members race to help
After a tragic plane crash, Rotary members responded immediately, delivering hot meals, essential supplies, and more.
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Sometimes, life feels like it's missing something—a sense of connection, a deeper purpose, or just a space where you truly belong. If you’ve been searching for something more, we're here for you!
Response to U.S.’s Plan to Withdraw from World Health Organization
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 Peace Fellow Named From Delaware County
Rotary Southeastern PA District is delighted to report that an applicant from from Boothwyn in Delaware County has been selected to become a Rotary Peace Fellow with the 2025 entering class.
Rotary Clubs jump into action to help wildfire victims
“Rotary is all about jumping into action as quick as we can." helping displaced victims with paperwork, lending spare bedrooms, and providing money, clothes, food, and listening ears.
The Dictionary Project; Engaging Third Graders in Northwest Philly
On a chilly late fall morning, Henry H. Houston Elementary School Principal Leroy Hall leads a cheerful “ABC Song” with third grade students who were excitingly waving dictionaries in the air.
“A B C D E F G… now I know my…” Accompanying Hall in the school’s library were teachers and a half dozen Chestnut Hill Rotary volunteers.
Rotary Reels: You’ll Be Surprised and Energized
Meet longtime member, Peter from the Rotary Club of Media. In this short video, he describes how much energy you receive about how to go out in the world and make it a better place.
LA Wildfire Relief Fund Announced
Southeastern PA Rotary District Governor, Francy Cross announced today that a fund has been set up to help support people affected by the disastrous fires in Los Angeles California. Cross also said that the $2,500 has been pledged from the SE PA District to kick off the campaign.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
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.
Rotary Reels: Help for an Orphanage in Liberia
Meet Warren from the Rotary Club of Chester. He describes the large scope of projects that his club is working on including a training program to improve farming techniques in Liberia t
Program Launches to Fight Deadly Diseases in Africa
$30 million project, Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, will strengthen health systems in four African countries.
Rotary Reels: I’m Part of Something Bigger
Meet Cindy from the Rotary Club of Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn. She loves being part of something bigger.
Rising from the Ruins in Turkey
More than a year after two powerful earthquakes, Rotary’s relief efforts remain for many a path out of the wreckage.
Rotary Reels: Satisfaction from Giving
Meet Mike from the Rotary Club of Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn. Mike joined because of Rotary’s motto. “service above self.”
Rotary Projects Around the Globe
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.
Rotary Foundation Month
At the Kade Presbyterian School, students wash hands at the toilet with water from mechanized water borehole system donated to the school through the Rotary International-USAID Partnership projects. Kade, Ghana. Rotarians from 35 clubs across the country are partnering with USAID and national and local agencies of the government of Ghana in a large-scale $4 million program in water, sanitation and hygiene serving 75,000 people.
International Athletes Speak Out About Polio
Team End Polio is a group of top international athletes, several of whom have been directly affected by the disease. All are determined to speak up on social media and at sporting events.
Rotary Reels: I’ve Received So Much More Than I’ve Given Out
Meet Melissa from the Rotary Club of West Chester. She explains that she joined Rotary to give back to the community. But, She received so much more than she has given out. “Its almost been part of my self care plan.”
Rotary Commits Funds to Polio Outbreak Response in Gaza
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.