Rotary Weekly | Strength in diversity

Opening up the world

Growing up in a village near the shores of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, Wanzita Ally was determined not to let her family's poverty interfere with her education. Efforts of Rotarians and the nonprofit Project Zawadi made it possible for Wanzita to study in the United States.

Read more of her story
Learn other ways Rotary is supporting education

New award celebrates success of women in Rotary

The Women in Rotary Event at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, held during the 2017 Convention, presented former Foundation Trustee Carolyn Jones with the newly established Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the success of women in Rotary. Maine Rotarian Tory Paxson, 27, shares the event's impact on her and her thrill at getting to meet Dr. Whitlock.

Read Paxson's blog post
Learn more about the history of women in Rotary

Presidential peacebuilding conferences

Plan now to attend one of six Presidential Peace Conferences in 2018. RI President Ian H.S. Riseley will host the conferences in 2018 to explore the connection between peace and Rotary's five other areas of focus plus environmental sustainability. The first conference is scheduled for 10 February in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Learn more about the conferences

Resources & reference

Rotary Voices: Stories of service from around the world
Rotary Service Connections: Connect, partner and serve through Rotary
Rotary Leader: Helping club and district officers achieve success
Rotary Images: Download photos to use in your club or district publications

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