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Rotary news in brief from around the globe
A clean water effort by Rotarians in Missouri, USA, recently installed eight wells in Bolivia.
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Receiving a new heart from Gift of Life
Seven-year-old from India undergoes surgery for two holes in his heart.
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Indian philanthropist commits another US$1 million for Rotary’s polio eradication efforts
Rajashree Birla’s generosity continues a family legacy of giving back to the community.
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Clubs reveal secrets to great food fundraisers
Learn tips from these five Rotary club food festivals, ranging from a crab fest to a beer and cheese celebration.
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Denver club goes to bat for kids' charity
Branch Rickey Award dinner, the club’s primary fundraiser, has helped raise millions for at-risk children.
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Watch videos of 2012 Convention speakers, including the RI president, trustee chair and general secretary
Download speeches and report.
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Rotarians leave Bangkok encouraged to fight poverty and finish the job of eradicating polio
President-elect Tanaka outlines his goals, Burton elected 2013-14 RI president.
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Rotarians celebrate milestones in the fight to rid the world of polio
But fundraising efforts must continue to reach the final goal of total eradication, speakers urge.
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Rotaractors in Nepal create radio program to disseminate health care information
Initiative is one of seven club projects recognized at Rotaract Preconvention Meeting.
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Speakers urge Rotarians to fight global poverty
Yunus, Evans, Sorensen, and Kidjo highlight Rotary’s power to do good.
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Thai royalty opens 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok
Rotarians gather to celebrate past accomplishment and future friendships at convention, largest in Bangkok's history.
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Liberian Nobel Peace laureate says collective strength, selflessness needed to face global challenges
Leymah Gbowee motivates, inspires, at closing session of peace symposium.
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Former Sudanese soldier pumps up the volume as Peace Symposium opens
Emmanuel Jal, a peace advocate and hip-hop star, delivers keynote address in Bangkok, Thailand.
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2012 RI Convention video gallery
Watch videos from the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand.
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A watershed moment in Rotary history
Today, nearly 198,000 women are members of Rotary clubs worldwide.
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Register online by 1 May for the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok
Plenary session celebrating Rotary milestones in polio eradication will be available through a live webcast.
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Rotary honors Nigerian president for supporting a polio-free world
Polio Eradication Champion Award recognizes outstanding contributions toward the goal of eliminating the disease.
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Rotary news in brief from around the globe
The Rotaract Club of Shanghai, China, led a project to renovate the South Pyongan Pediatric Hospital in North Korea.
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Pink Jeep delivers prenatal care to rural Haiti
See a photo gallery for International Day of the Midwife.
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