IN THIS ISSUE
Dave King
Managing Editor
Welcome to the April issue of Rotary Digital. It’s hard to believe that the clocks have gone forward, Spring is officially here and as I write this….it’s still raining. No chance of a hosepipe ban this summer then!!
This April publication is a converged edition featuring the best of the print magazine, along with a number of exclusive features for digital, particularly the People of Action pages. So you’re getting the best of both worlds. READ MORE >
The Spring 2024 edition of Rotary Magazine is available to download in full as a PDF for members who use screen readers or accessible technology. DOWNLOAD >
Plus you can also listen to the best stories from Rotary Magazine by tuning in to Rotary Audio. This is available from Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN >
THIS MONTH: THE ENVIRONMENT
Living In The Plastic Age
brian jonson
Rotarians in Thames Valley have been working together with their community to keep their waters clean through the Plasticblitz project.
People Of ‘Green’ Action
rutger mazel
The editor of the regional Rotary magazine for the Netherlands interviews two women to discuss how Rotary clubs can facilitate climate action.
2024 Is Going To Be An Electric Year
norman hunter
In this latest edition of ‘The Big Issue’, Ayshire Rotarian and former motor journalist Norman Hunter gives an insight into why 2024 could be the year of the electric car.
ROTARY GLOBAL
Building A Future In Afghanistan
dave king
Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the three Afghan Rotary clubs formed a committee to combat the country’s immediate needs.
How Rotary Is Improving The Care Of Mothers And Children
crez dickens
For 25 years, the Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health have been facilitating vital projects in Africa, Asia and South America.
Where Eagles Dare To Bring Peace To Kashmir
Dave King
Kashmir has been a flashpoint between India and Pakistan for over six decades, but Rotarians from across the world are trying to being some peace and stability to the troubled region.
ROTARY SERVICE
Bipolar UK: Getting Answers
PETER MCLOUGHLIN
Bipolar UK, national partner to Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland, highlights the devastating consequences of a 9.5-year delay to bipolar diagnosis and how we can make a significant difference.
Seeing Is Believing For County Durham Rotarian
sue campbell
A bit of determination by a veteran Rotarian has seen the collection of more than 8,000 pairs of unwanted spectacles in just five months for a sight-saving project in Africa.
Public Image Team: How Public Image is Creating Major Milestone
phil dyer
Public Image SAT Lead, Phil Dyer, explains why Rotary Digital is a testament to Rotary's commitment to staying relevant in the digital age.
Humanitarian Service Team: Rotary Turns Up The Volume
Jannine Birtwistle
Hearing Ambassadors is a charity formed by Rotarians in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire to raise awareness about hearing loss.
Winchester Rotarian Receives Prestigious Rotary International Award
Crez Dickens
A long-serving member of Winchester Rotary, Nick Bell, has been awarded the prestigious Rotary International Service Above Self award.
Foundation Team: Become A Sustaining Member
tom hunt
Becoming a sustaining member of The Rotary Foundation can be achieved one step at a time with ‘Every Rotarian Every Year’ (EREY).
It Takes A Village To Make A Warm Welcome
WARM WELCOME
The Friendship Café Warm Welcome Space in Alford, Aberdeenshire, has brought the community together with Alford and District Rotary Club
How To Know When You’ve Got A Programmes of Scale Contender
rotary international
Six helpful things to think about before your Rotary club or district submits a Programmes of Scale grant application.
OPINION AND COMMENT
The Change Within
GORDON MCINALLY
Rotary International President, Gordon McInally, explains how, in volatile times, empathy is the most powerful tool to Create Hope in the World.
To Make Change, Just Get Started
Barry Rassin
Barry Rassin, Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, explains how we can all help protect the environment through our giving to the Rotary Foundation.
A Thirst For Life And A Thirst For Adventure
robert morris
Rotary GB&I Chair, Robert Morris, recalls an amazing opportunity he had to help wheelchair users experience skiing for the first time.
Building A Future With North Star
nitesh joshi
Rotary GB&I Chair-Elect, Nitesh Joshi outlines how the North Star project is going to have a big impact on Rotary in these isles.
Do We Really Need To Get Rid Of The Word ‘Club’?
dave king
Has the term ‘club’ become outdated or is it part of Rotary’s identity and appeal? Rotary Magazine’s Editor, Dave King, discusses this issue in his latest column.
PEOPLE OF ACTION
From Gaza Refugee to Rotarian
Mohammed Eid, whose family was supported by ShelterBox when they fled Gaza in 2015, is now a member of Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club and works for Rotary International.
Customs’ Hold-Ups Prompts Rethink for Rotary Shoebox Scheme
The Rotary Shoebox Scheme is now having to apply a more strict set of rules regarding what they are allowed to dispatch.
Rotary Club Develops Budding Entrepreneurs
With some incredible local support, the Rotary Club of Reading Abbey was able to facilitate ‘Launch Reading’, an initiative for local entrepreneurs.
Rotary Partners Sought for Kenya Forest Project
London-based Rotarian, David Longden, is seeking Rotary club support for a project to preserve the forests of Kenya.
Why I Am Honoured To Be A Rotary Global Grant Scholar In London
Ashlyn Anderson is a Rotary Global Grant scholar currently studying at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Here, she shares her plans to pave the way for future scholars.
Rotary and Polio Eradication
Reg Ling, a past End Polio Now co-ordinator and currently Chief Information Officer, takes a look at Rotary’s involvement with the polio campaign. READ MORE >
IN OTHER NEWS
Rotary Around The World
BRAD WEBBER
This month’s Rotary Around the World takes us across five continents to five projects.
The Big Interview: Anne Wafula Strike
DAVE KING
Paralympic athlete and Rotary polio ambassador, Anne Wafula Strike, recently spoke to Rotary Magazine about what it’s like living with polio.
Be Part Of The Action
EVE CONWAY
Eve Conway, Rotary International Director 2023-25, invites you to the Rotary Action Summit, coming to Newcastle this November.
Rotary Book Club
BECKY TURNER
A warm welcome to the Rotary Book Club where we will travel the length and breadth of the Earth, move through space and time, solve mysteries, and laugh and cry together.
Rotary Social
GEORGE BICKNELL
Check out the latest news, videos, and highlights being posted and shared across social media.
Letters To The Editor
Each edition we’ll pick our favourite letters from our readers. Did you make it?
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