Convention: A Taste for Kimchi
Get ready for the 2016 Rotary International Convention in Seoul, Korea, 28 May – 1 June. During the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, government officials were in a quandary about kimchi. Their concern...
View ArticleFoundation Honors Champions of Polio Eradication
Where there’s political will to end polio, there’s a way. In 1988, a 10-month-old boy became the last Canadian to be struck by wild poliovirus. “A generation has passed since then,” says Wilfrid J....
View ArticleHard-won Lessons
Rotarians reveal their biggest project missteps. Here’s what they learned. In his 25 years of Rotary service, Chris Mutalya says he’s seen “quite a few projects that didn’t turn out well.” He recalls...
View ArticleSmashing Presence
India’s PolioPlus Committee chair is honored as a leading thinker. Though India was declared polio-free in March 2014, Deepak Kapur isn’t one for taking a victory lap. The chair of Rotary’s India...
View ArticlePay It Forward
K.R. Ravindran’s life was molded by family, country, and Rotary. Serving as Rotary president is his way of giving back to each of them. Before he gives a speech, K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran doesn’t like...
View ArticleHard-working Grants
In 2013, the Foundation rolled out its simplified grant model with a focus on sustainability. Is it working? Two years in, the answer is yes: Rotarians have been using global grants to improve maternal...
View ArticleThe Talent Around the Table: Kristin Wegner
Kristin Wegner’s life has been shaped by Rotary and Peace Corps. Like most new college graduates, Kristin Wegner jumped at the first opportunity for work – but found it wasn’t exactly her dream job....
View ArticleFairway to Heaven
What drives life in St. Andrews? Golf, of course. This month, golf goes home. It happens every five years, when the game’s oldest and grandest event, the Open Championship (sometimes called the...
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Everything You Need to Know About Making Cryptocurrency Donations to Charity
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure its transactions and to control the creation of new units. Cryptocurrency is decentralized, meaning it is not subject to...
View ArticleHow a cook can become a volunteer. What are the benefits of intellectual...
Сooks can become volunteers in many ways. One way is to cook for a charity event. This not only provides benefits for the organization, but also for the cook himself. The cook gets to feel good about...
View ArticleAustralia’s Top Charities 2022
If you’re looking for a way to make a difference in the world, there are many great charities out there. But which one is best? To help you make your decision, here’s our list of Australia’s top...
View ArticleThe Power of an Essay to Assist Charitable Foundations
In today’s world, charitable foundations are increasingly looking to leverage the power of writing to help their causes. Essay writing is a powerful tool in providing intellectual help to those...
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