By Susie Ma When you’re in Taipei for the 2021 Rotary International Convention, June 12-16, take time to visit some of the city’s temples and other monuments.The Lungshan Temple, one of Taipei’s most popular, is primarily Buddhist, but it also incorporates Taoism and Chinese folklore. This ornately carved and painted...
COVID-19 no barrier for Disaster Aid Australia
The work of Disaster Aid Australia, a project of the Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong & Endeavour Hills, Vic, has continued through the pandemic.In March, with the full implications of the pandemic becoming apparent, the organisation swiftly pivoted to enable the continuation of its international aid program. Smart AidWith travel...
Peace Exchange: Don and Yoko’s story
One objective of Rotary Youth Exchange is to promote world peace and cultural understanding. In 1961, a very special man in Rotary expressed similar words. Don Farquhar was just an ordinary club member, but an extraordinary Rotarian because of what he achieved. This is just part of Don’s story, and...
Three ways to make your club more inclusive
By Katey HallidayRotary International Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task ForceRotaract Club of Adelaide City, SARotary Club of Adelaide Light, SA Rotary’s recently adopted diversity, equity and inclusion policy sends a strong message about embracing inclusivity. Rotary has clubs all over the world and reaches a broad range of people with...
Citizens Advice Bureau bridging the gap
The Rotary Club of Porirua, NZ, in partnership with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Porirua, is establishing a CAB satellite service in the heart of Porirua East to help address digital exclusion. Porirua East communities include Maori and Pasifika peoples, with some families experiencing further disadvantage because essential information that...
Young Aussies more concerned by discrimination than COVID-19
By Luke MichaelPro Bono News Equity and discrimination is now the number one concern for young Australians, according to new research from Mission Australia. The charity’s latest youth survey of more than 25,000 Australians aged 15 to 19 found this was the top national problem for young people, with 40.2...