Rotary 360 – Stories of service from around the world

By Shoki Wafula, a member of Rotaract living in South Africa
When I arrived in South Africa from Uganda in October of 2023, far from the familiar rhythms of my homeland, I discovered something I didn’t expect: a Rotary community ready to welcome me as family. Circumstances had forced me to leave the country of...

By Monique Chambers, partner of presidential aide John de Giorgio
Handcrafted from sustainably sourced bamboo, the small gift shared with (Rotary International) President Francesco (Arezzo) and his aide was never intended to be merely a token of appreciation. This gift was a phone stand which doubles as an amplifier...

By Kadam Bhambari
As a professional educator, I have always felt at home in classrooms. I’ve spent years designing lessons, nurturing curiosity, and witnessing that spark in a child’s eye when a concept finally clicks.
But in 2022, I felt a deeper calling — to take my experience beyond textbooks, beyond schools, and into the community. I initiated something I called “Hour of Code with Rotary,” carrying laptops, lesson plans, and a heart full of enthusiasm into multiple...

By Sourish Choudhury, a member of the Rotary Club of Calcutta Newbies, West Bengal, India
When I joined Rotary, I understood that it was an international organization of clubs dedicated to service that connects people worldwide to make a difference. I admired that reach and impact....