Jimin, member of the popular K-pop group
@bts_bighit
his confidence in vaccines in joining with Rotary in the fight to
#endpolio
. BTS also spoke the
@UN
General Assembly to promote COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Learn more about Rotary & polio eradication at
Around the world, 780 million people don’t have clean water. We believe that everyone should have clean water and sanitation.
#Rotary
brings together civic leaders, governments, and local communities to create long-term change.
#WorldWaterDay
Did you know that polio will be only the second human disease ever eradicated? Join
@BillNye
for
#WorldPolioDay
on October 24 to take part in our global update. ->
#BTS
member Jimin is supporting the eradication of polio:
"Thanks to the effort of Rotary and so many people, polio is coming to an end on this planet," Jimin said. "I wanted to join this historic moment to make sure no child suffers from polio."
#EndPolio
The World Health Organization’s African region has been certified wild polio-free. Now 5 of the 6 WHO regions – representing over 90% of the world’s population – are free of the wild poliovirus. Learn what this means in
#Rotary
’s fight to
#endpolio
.
We solve problems by bringing people together. Creating access to clean water and sanitation requires education, collaboration, community involvement, and sustainability to ensure permanent solutions.
#WorldWaterDay
#Water4All
Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.
.
@BillGates
just announced the extension of
#Rotary
and the
@GatesFoundation
’s partnership to
#endpolio
. Rotary is committed to raising $50 million per year over the next three years, and Gates Foundation will match 2-1. Donate today:
Thank you to
@DrTedros
for accepting the
#Rotary
Award of Honor on behalf of
@WHO
! Our partnership will continue to help to fight
#polio
and support Mothers’ and Children’s health worldwide.
Johns Hopkins University reveals the impact of
#Rotary
members – 47 million volunteer hours a year. Read the ground-breaking new report:
#InternationalVolunteerDay
#Rotary
members commit 45 million hours of volunteer effort a year to communities at a value of $850 million according to Johns Hopkins University.
#rotary19
#Rotary
Clubs throughout Puerto Rico are rebuilding the homes of their neighbors as they recover from the destruction of Hurricane Maria. Their story of resilience -->
#Rotary
clubs in Chile and the USA are working together to provide free reconstructive surgeries and are giving these kids a reason to smile.
#peopleofaction
The Kilauea Volcano eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii destroyed the Kua O Ka Lā School. Over 10 days,
#Rotary
members brought the community together to construct a new school for local students.
#peopleofaction
Get involved with
#WorldPolioDay
! Gain resources to host a virtual or physically distanced event, share your voice, and watch our global update on 24 October.
Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, has been selected to become
#Rotary
president for 2025-26.
Learn more:
Today is
#WorldPolioDay
! Around the globe, Rotary members and supporters are showing their passion for creating a polio-free world by sharing their
#MyEndPolio
photo.
Add your photo today to take part:
“
#Rotary
is not just a club that you join, it is an invitation to endless opportunities. Therefore, the theme for our year is -- Rotary Opens Opportunities.” – President-elect Holger Knaack
#Rotary
President-elect Stephanie Urchick revealed the 2024-2025 presidential theme, The Magic of Rotary, today:
"We are not going to end polio or bring peace to the world by waving a wand. It's up to you. You create the magic with every project completed..."
#Rotary
President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, today:
"The goal is to restore hope — to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and, in turn, to help us achieve lasting change for ourselves."
We are proud to announce a new area of focus: supporting the environment. Providing our members more ways to bring about positive change in the world. Learn more:
These refugees refused to let conflict silence their dreams and formed the Nakivale Rotaract Club to improve the lives of others in the community.
#WorldRefugeeDay
Welcome to President Shekhar Mehta and his wife, Rashi. We look forward to embracing your theme: Serve to Change Lives. Learn more about the 2021-22
#Rotary
president:
Wishing you a happy new year! We can't wait to see how much we'll accomplish together this year. What projects does your
#Rotary
club have planned for 2024?
Today is
#Rotary
’s 116th anniversary. Throughout our history, our members have served communities at home and around the globe to improve lives. Thank you for being part of doing good in the world.
Thank you, Jennifer Jones, for such an impactful and inspirational year. It was more magical than we could have ever imagined.
And what better way to ring in a Scotsman's term than a "cheers" with scotch? 🥂
When
#Rotary
member Neil Van Dine found out that 50% of the wells he built in Haiti weren’t working, he took action to get 90% of the wells operational and mapped water access in the entire country.
#worldwaterday
Today we welcome Jennifer Jones as the 2022-23
#Rotary
International President, and we're asking you to imagine Rotary under her leadership. What do you think Rotary will achieve this year?
Meet Jen:
Capture the Moment with new friends at the
#Rotary19
House of Friendship grand opening, visit The Future of Rotary exhibit, and learn how to tell your story at the
#PeopleofAction
Social Media Center.
One of largest
#Rotary
wheels rests underwater in the Philippines and was created as an artificial reef to protect and preserve local marine life.
#WorldOceansDay
For
#WorldRefugeeDay
,
@Outlander_STARZ
'
@caitrionambalfe
discussed the work of Ukrainian Rotaractor Iryna Bushmina finding shelter for over 2,000 refugees, beginning in the early hours of the war as she was fleeing her home in Kyiv. Watch the full video:
President-elect Jennifer Jones revealed the 2022-23 presidential theme, Imagine Rotary, asking
#Rotary
members to dream big and take action:
"Imagine a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference."
By 🚗,🛶, or 🚲,
@UNICEF
health workers travel hundreds of miles to vaccinate every child against polio. For
#WorldPolioDay
, learn more about how vaccinators in countries from Pakistan to Papua New Guinea are creating a polio-free world.
#EndPolio
One year after
#HurricaneMaria
, Rotary members in
#PuertoRico
continue to work in communities and with their neighbors to move forward—one step at a time. 🇵🇷
We are turning 113 today! We’ve grown from a four-person service club in Chicago to an international organization of more than 1.2 million members. Explore our history -
August is for celebrating membership!
#Rotary
is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and leaders. What does Rotary mean to you? 🎉
#PeopleOfAction
Welcome to President Holger Knaack and his partner Susanne. We look forward to embracing your vision of making
#Rotary
stronger and more adaptable as we open new opportunities for our members and those we serve in our communities. Learn more:
"We will rebuild everything they destroyed. Unfortunately, we cannot bring back the lives," shares Kateryna Teslenko, part of the delegation of Ukrainian Rotary members who journeyed to Houston, Texas for
#Rotary22
.
Happy Anniversary, Rotary! 🎉
One hundred nineteen years ago, a vision for connection and friendship was put into action. Today, we are a global network that takes action to create lasting change.
Celebrate by learning more about our history:
As the world battles a pandemic, Africa has become polio free.
@WHO
Director-General
@DrTedros
and
#Rotary
President Holger Knaack share how the lessons learned can help in the fight against
#COVID19
.
We're celebrating 117 years of
#Rotary
by taking a stroll down memory lane. See how early actions laid the foundation for a future of
#community
, connections, and making an impact.
#PeopleofAction
Canadian Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
will join the
#Rotary
Convention to share his commitment to make
@Canada
a place where everyone has the opportunities they need to thrive.
#rotary18
I encourage all of you to think of a way that you can leave your mark on
#Rotary
. Big dreams are for everyone with the courage to lead. - President Rassin
#rotary19
At the Presidential changeover ceremony, staff thanked 2017-18 President Ian Riseley for his service and welcomed 2018-19 President Barry Rassin and his spouse, Esther.
As we start a new Rotary year, we want to thank President Mark Maloney for his leadership. From traveling around the world to meet with our clubs to bringing us together through online meetings, President Mark and his partner Gay showed how Rotary truly does connect the world.
The logo for the 2022-23 Rotary presidential theme "Imagine Rotary" was designed by Riki Salam, an Australian aboriginal artist. He also created the logo for the 2023 Rotary International Convention which will be held in Melbourne. Learn about the design:
Rotary + Action = Rotaract 💗
With over 10,000 clubs in more than 175 countries, Rotaractors work to take action through service in communities worldwide.
Why do you love Rotaract?
Polio eradication requires community commitment. Thank you to our GPEI partners, Rotary members, and frontline health workers for being a part of our community. Thank you for fighting with us to
@EndPolioNow
.
📸:
@sudarsansand
#WorldPolioDay
What a "bright" idea! 💡 A
#Rotaract
club in the Philippines created
#solar
lamps from
#upcycled
bottles for those in remote areas to use as a rechargeable battery at night. 🌙
#WorldPolioDay
is 24 October. Mark your calendar to tune in for our World Polio Day Online Global Update, streamed on Facebook in multiple time zones and languages around the world.
#endpolio
The polio eradication infrastructure is playing a critical role in protecting communities from
#COVID19
. Find out how and join us for
#WorldPolioDay
on 24 October.
Take part: