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Volunteers from Virginia's Rotary clubs are sitting side-by-side with struggling young readers, giving them the extra practice time their teachers can't always provide. In just three months, the program has matched trained community members with 250 elementary students.
A small Vermont town's 68-year tradition has quietly powered more than $175,000 in scholarships, changing lives one student at a time. This April, the Ludlow Rotary Club hosts its beloved Penny Sale fundraiser to keep those college dreams alive.
Over 1,000 residents in Mukono, Uganda received free medical care at a community health camp that offered everything from cancer screenings to dental work. The Rotary Club of Bukerere brought together volunteer medical teams to serve families who otherwise couldn't afford treatment.
Over 1,000 Rotary Club members across Lagos competed in 14 sports at Rosfest '26, proving that friendly competition can strengthen community bonds. The annual festival helps busy volunteers prioritize their own health while building unity.
Students in rural Ghana gained access to clean water and proper sanitation when Rotary International's president visited to open new facilities. The project shows how global organizations partnering with local communities can transform daily life for those who need it most.
A Rotary Club in Ghana just gave 400 students something simple but powerful: a comfortable place to sit and learn. The donation of desks and books to Akropong M/A Basic School is ending overcrowded classrooms and reigniting kids' love of reading.
A pickleball tournament in Charlottesville just turned weekend fun into a $25,000 gift for adults learning to read and write. The Blue Ridge Mountains Rotary Club brought together players and sponsors to support neighbors building better futures.
Six Rotary clubs across Connecticut's Valley region are joining forces to pack 161 meal boxes for local food pantries in a single morning. Volunteers are welcome to join the March 14 effort at Trinity Episcopal Church in Seymour.
After seven decades of quiet partnership, Rotary International celebrated its 70th anniversary in Ethiopia with a historic presidential visit recognizing billions invested in health. The organization has helped vaccinate millions of children and pushed polio transmission down 99.9% worldwide.
Sixty percent of women trained at last year's Zongo Boot Camp in Ghana now run their own businesses, prompting a second round of life-changing training. The Rotary Club of Accra-East just graduated 40 more women from the five-day program designed to turn economic hardship into entrepreneurship.
Rotary International just marked seven decades of humanitarian service in Ethiopia, helping eradicate polio and treat thousands of children with heart defects. President Taye Atske Selassie honored the organization for bringing hope to vulnerable families during challenging times.
Volunteers from the Rotary Club of St. Croix Mid-Isle joined forces with community partners Saturday to clean up Little Bay Beach, removing debris and restoring one of the island's natural treasures. The hands-on project shows how local action creates lasting environmental change.