Rotary 360 – Stories of service from around the world

By Pradeep Sisodia, Rotary Club of Chandigarh Mid Town, Chandigarh, India
From an early age, Shubham Pandit understood the value of hard work. He watched his father, an office assistant who also undertakes cloth alteration and repair work to supplement the family income, struggle tirelessly to make ends meet. Yet despite his...

By Saum Siraj, Rotary Club of Hurlingham, Nairobi, and District 9212 Sunshine Rally Advocacy chair
Whenever I attend District 9212’s Sunshine Rally, I am always reminded of one simple truth: inclusion is not a policy — it is a human moment.
I have witnessed the rally over the last 14 years throughout my journey as a Rotarian, and every time I volunteer in the planning committee and attend the event, I leave changed, inspired, challenged, and encouraged that indeed together we can unite...

By Simbarashe Basvi, Rotary Club of Ladner, British Columbia, Canada
On 30 April, I returned to my former primary school, Chamukwenjera, in Manyene, Zimbabwe. Manyene is a rural communal area on the outskirts of Chivhu, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) from the capital, Harare. The last time I was there was in 1989. I...

By Steve Heiser, Rotary Club of Columbus, Ohio, USA, and District 6690 new club development subcommittee chair
As a member of Rotary, we have opportunities to make strong friendships, create lasting impact, and connect with others in our communities and around the world. One of our past governors used to say, the greatest gift a Rotary club can give to its community...