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February 2023 | Connect. Partner. Serve. |
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| Use a new video about service resources to inspire members | A new video highlights the programs and resources that can help your club and district increase your impact and make your service more sustainable. The video, which is available in nine languages, explains how clubs can make a bigger difference by working with Rotary Community Corps, district resource networks, Rotary Action Groups, and Rotary’s partners. Show the video at your club and district meetings, training seminars, or other events to inspire members and participants to use these resources and increase their impact. You can also use the video on social media, in newsletters, or on club and district websites. Visit the Brand Center to download the video.
Learn more about these programs and resources and send your questions to rotary.service@rotary.org. | |
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Avenue of Service: Community |
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| Help build more peaceful societies | Peace is a cornerstone of Rotary’s mission. By carrying out service projects in this area of focus and supporting Rotary Peace Fellowships and scholarships, you become part of Rotary’s effort to address the underlying causes of conflict, such as poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources. During Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month in February, review Rotary’s brochure about our peace efforts and find ways to get involved in building more stable, peaceful communities. | |
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| Identify Rotary Peace Fellowship candidates | Applications are now open for the 2024 Rotary Peace Fellowship! Help us promote it and find the next cohort of global peacebuilders.
If you know any peace and development leaders in your community, encourage them to apply for a fully funded master’s degree or professional development certificate at one of our Rotary Peace Centers around the world. You can also use the referral form to tell us about potential candidates.
Since 2002, more than 1,600 peace fellows have trained at Rotary Peace Centers and are working in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and development roles in more than 140 countries. Follow the Rotary Peace Centers Facebook page to learn more or write to rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org. | |
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| Explore the Rotary Voices podcast | If you have less time to read but still want to stay up to date with Rotary stories, opportunities, and projects, listen to Rotary magazine’s official podcast. The Rotary Voices podcast (in English) has stories from the magazine and the Rotary Voices blog. A recent episode focuses on the first Programs of Scale award recipient, Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia. You’ll find interviews with Rotarians who are working in their communities to combat malaria and information about the science involved in fighting malaria. Find the podcast on your favorite app like Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. | |
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| Join the 2023 International Peace Conference | Take part in a gathering where Rotary Peace Fellows, members, and experts from academia, government, public safety, religion, business, and community service will share ideas and propose solutions to some of society’s most complex challenges. The 2023 International Peace Conference is hosted by District 6860 (Alabama, USA) in partnership with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Institute for Human Rights at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, 4-6 May, in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
The event includes a symposium on 4 May with programs and networking opportunities for Rotary Peace Fellows and members. Participants can also meet before the symposium through a series of online meetings. To learn more and register, visit the 2023 International Peace Conference website. | |
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Participate in the Programs of Scale webinar | It’s not too early to start working on your 2023 Programs of Scale concept note (the first step in the application process, due in August). Register for the Programs of Scale Competition: Insights and Tips for Applying webinar to understand the criteria and get suggestions about your application. The webinar will be held 26 April at 08:00 Chicago time (UTC-5) with simultaneous interpretation in French, Portuguese, and Spanish and at 16:00 Chicago time (UTC-5) with simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin. For more information about past winners or to download the Programs of Scale Handbook and concept note template, visit the Programs of Scale page. | |
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| | The Rotary Service and Engagement newsletter helps members plan effective and inspired service projects. It’s sent every two months to subscribers, district governors, district community service and district international service chairs. Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.
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