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A new report on modern slavery & human trafficking outlines the scale of the crisis & sets out key recommendations for change 🌎 Here, Theresa May reflects on the urgent need for collective action to end one of the greatest human rights abuses of our time: magazine.rotarygbi.org/theresa-may-ma…

“We love this project! The benefits for children are immeasurable.” Rotary Magazine spotlights Beverley Ricketts, #RotaryAlumni1210's #Books4Home project which inspired Rotary GB&I Books4Home Impact Days!📚🙌 Find out more: magazine.rotarygbi.org/rotary-books4h… #RotaryBooks4Home #YearofReading

It's World Water Day! 💧🌍 Rotary is celebrating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month. This month RI President Francesco Arezzo highlights how Rotary projects protect freshwater worldwide. Learn more and get involved: magazine.rotarygbi.org/ri-president-m… 🌊✨ #WorldWaterDay2024 #SaveWater

Global sporting events bring labour exploitation into the spotlight 🔦🌎 Here, Rotary Action Group Against Slavery Chair, Dave McCleary explains the move from awareness to prevention, with a major Global Grant project in Vietnam leading the way: magazine.rotarygbi.org/ragas-dave-mcc…

DarlRotary speaker this week was Sam Binns aka The Ironing Man. An inspiring story about a young entrepreneur making good in the business world, developing a laundry and ironing business. Pictured (right) with host for the day Peter @BarronMedia and President Jane Bradshaw.

Rotarian Siniki Fandebnet is no stranger to the fight against polio. From participating in immunization campaigns as a Rotaractor to serving as Chad's polio incident manager, Fandebnet has dedicated his life's work to #EndPolio for good. Learn his story: endpol.io/4uiSQcv

@DarlRotary do this too! We've raised more than £100,000 for Saint Teresa's Hospice with our annual Christmas tree collectoon and recycling, which converts trees into biomass fuel. #recycle @RotaryGBI

The @BAdvertiser reports online #Berwick #Rotary's plans to sponsor two young people (aged 16-21) to help develop their leadership skills through Rotary's highly-regarded RYLA programme. ∆ The closing date for nominations is 4 April 2026. northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/re…

Sue Campbell @MediaMessages spoke at her 'mother' Rotary - @DarlRotary - about experiences @Rotary International Assembly in Florida. Pic with Rotary President Jane Bradshaw (left). Discover community engagement, networking and connection - dtonrotary@gmail.com @RotaryGBI

Rotary has opened a new Peace Centre in India, helping train the next generation of peacebuilders. Based at Symbiosis International University, programmes equip fellows with the skills to address conflict, support development and strengthen communities. magazine.rotarygbi.org/pune-peace-cen…

"I assumed that slavery belonged to history books. What I saw that evening shook me." Rotary member Mark Little reflects on how seeing people bound in modern slavery around the world inspired his 20-year crusade to tackle it head on. magazine.rotarygbi.org/mark-little-ma… @ragascentral

@DarlRotary were out with Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College at Croft Circuit with our @Greenpower Education Trust car today... Fast and sustainable fun was had by all 🏎️ Here (ltor) Rotarians Ged Wiper, Robin Raine and Iain Anderson looking all mechanic-like...#peopleofaction

Looking forward to hosting the 10th #Darlington Mayor's Song Contest at the @DolphinCentre tonight. 17 primary schools singing Disney classics. It's going to be a magical night.

Excited for this summer’s #RotaryInternational Convention in #Taipei, #Taiwan!🌎🌟 Your chance to connect globally & celebrate #PeopleOfAction. Take a look at what's not to be missed at this year's event: magazine.rotarygbi.org/dublin-convent… #RotaryConvention #TaipeiEvents #ServiceAboveSelf

Scary fundraiser in the USA👻 Responding to devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica🌴 Charity wine auction in Hungary🍷 Careers drive in Mauritius🧑‍🎓 and a children's heart project in Vietnam🩷 Your #Rotary stories from around the world🌎 magazine.rotarygbi.org/rotary-around-…

“One child paralysed by polio is one too many.” Dr Tunji Funsho’s dedication shows that 4 decades on, the fight to end polio isn’t over. Read how his perseverance & hope drive him to continue towards ending polio for good. magazine.rotarygbi.org/tunji-funsho-f… #EndPolio #PolioEradication

She's almost local! Amazing story. #peopleofaction

As polio vaccination rates drop, the risk of polio's return rises. To resign polio to the history books for good, we must make sure that every child can be protected with polio vaccines. #EndPolio endpol.io/4aMFLPA

Speakers at this week's @DarlRotary meeting were from the @darlingtonbc Stronger Communities Team who talked about the defibrillator and bleed kit networks across the town. Here with President Jane Bradshaw and Community Service chair Gary Blenkinsopp (left). #peopleofaction