Recent Rotary News
2010-11 Nominating Committee for RI President
PRIT Barry Thompson has been selected to be part of the 2010-11 Nominating Committee for the 2012-13 RI President. Read more
New polio eradication plan launched
The World Health Organization and UNICEF cohosted a meeting with Rotary International and other stakeholders in Geneva on 18 June to launch the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Strategic Plan 2010-12.
The new plan comes at a critical time for the GPEI. Key endemic countries are witnessing historic gains against the disease. Nowhere is progress more evident than in Nigeria, which has reported just three cases in 2010 as of 6 July compared with 333 cases for the same period in 2009. India has reported 22 cases compared with 107 cases.
Across Africa, 10 of the 15 previously polio-free countries reinfected in 2009 have stopped their outbreaks. Read more
RI newsletters
Rotarians can now subscribe to 18 different newsletters to keep them informed and up to date with the latest activities within the organisation. You can subscribe to all of them online. Read more
RI Strategic Plan goes into effect
With the start of the new Rotary year, Rotary International’s revised Strategic Plan officially goes into effect.
The plan comprises three priorities, all of equal importance to Rotary's future: support and strengthen clubs, focus and increase humanitarian service, and enhance public image and awareness. These priorities stem from Rotary’s core values of service, leadership, diversity, integrity, and fellowship. Read more