Category: 2024

The recent detection of variant poliovirus type-2 isolates in environmental samples and the confirmation of a 10-month-old child who has contracted polio in Gaza is a stark reminder that as long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat everywhere. The ongoing crisis in Gaza has contributed to reduced routine...

Jessie Harman, Chair, Rotary Foundation Australia “It was The Rotary Foundation that made the difference – that proved to everyone, once and for all, that Rotary really is a powerful vehicle for change.” My vision for The Rotary Foundation is woven deeply into my vision for Rotary in Australia –...

By David Anderson, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator As the charitable arm of Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation taps into a global network of Rotarians to fulfill the mission of our Foundation. These Rotarians invest their time, money and expertise into the Foundation’s priorities and projects, transforming your personal giving and...

By Melinda Fountain, Areas of Focus Manager, Programs & Member Engagement In a bold move to amplify its global impact, Rotary International has unveiled a comprehensive realignment of its Area of Focus strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This strategic shift demonstrates Rotary’s commitment to addressing pressing...

Dennis Shore, Rotary Foundation Trustee November marks Rotary Foundation Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the powerful role our Foundation plays in advancing world understanding, goodwill and peace. The visionary leadership of Arch C. Klumph, the sixth president of Rotary International, created what we know today as The Rotary...