Rotary International

“Our future lies in empowering those who are ready to shape it.” ✨ Watch this powerful message from Tijana come to life through art. Because the future of Rotary isn’t just imagined. It’s created by people willing to lead, serve, and empower others along the way 🎨

In 1949, a group of Rotarians in Custer, South Dakota, formed a human chain up the side of Thunderhead Mountain, passing 29 tons of lumber hand to hand to help build a staircase for a dream that was just beginning — the Crazy Horse Memorial. What started as a simple act of service became a partnership spanning generations. More than 70 years later, the club continues to support the memorial’s mission of honoring Native American culture, expanding educational opportunities, and bringing people together through understanding and community. It’s a story of vision, perseverance, and what can happen when people come together to build something bigger than themselves.

Brick by brick 🧱 Interactors in Peru are reducing plastic waste. 🔗 Learn more: on.rotary.org/4nzuVTd

Ready to trade bracelets, earn limited-edition pins, and connect with the social media team at #Rotary26? ✨ Find out how, when, and where: on.rotary.org/4dGpHR2

"Service Above Self" means creating opportunities for everyone to lead, contribute, and make a difference 💛 For the past 10 years, members of the Peachtree City Rotary Community Corps have done just that. Their story is a powerful example of what happens when inclusion and service come together. Because service is stronger when everyone is part of it. Read their story and learn how to start an RCC in your community: on.rotary.org/4tMJW5x

At an airport lounge, a stranger noticed an @EndPolioNow sticker on Habiba Bennani's laptop. This sparked a conversation she would never forget. The stranger shared the story of his father, who survived polio as a child and lived the rest of his life with its lasting effects. This chance encounter turned the mission of polio eradication into something deeply personal for Habiba, and reminds us that behind every statistic is a real human story. Read the story: on.rotary.org/3RnpBX1

The best POV is yours 💛 We asked Taylor of Southern Star Rotex to document her convention experience. What adventures do you have planned in Taipei? Tell us in the comments 📸👇

A healthier community starts with caring for the people in it 💛 Chetan Bhojani, in partnership with ImHappy, is creating safe spaces to support mental well-being through workshops, open conversations, and community support. Read more: on.rotary.org/42yfa5r

Approximately 70,000 people in Haiti will have improved access to safe water and sanitation by 2030, with a goal of reducing waterborne disease by 25% 💧 Through the Haiti National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Initiative (HANWASH), Rotary is partnering with @haitioutreach, DINEPA, local nonprofits, and community leaders to make it happen. Learn more about the initiative: on.rotary.org/4wJ9Ytl

What makes a good life? 🤔 After nearly 90 years of research, scientists behind the Harvard Study of Adult Development say the answer isn’t wealth or status. It’s relationships 😌💛 Discover why 🎧 on.rotary.org/3QXW2eC

In 1996, a Rotary club in Ontario, Canada, took a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition and turned it into a $1M community fundraiser. Ripple Effect, the documentary, is coming to #Rotary26 in Taipei. 📸: Fred Gonder 🎙️ Hear the story from filmmaker Craig Thompson and club president Dan Kane: on.rotary.org/3MvQw0D

Greetings from Kisoro, Uganda 👋 Where volcanic hills ripple across the horizon, and life grows layer by layer on terraced farms and in vibrant cross-border markets. That same spirit of connection and service is reflected throughout Uganda’s Rotary network, which has more than 13,000 members, the second-largest in Africa.

We asked @JohnHewko to tell the story of Global ROOTS. A Rotary club without borders 🌍 That’s the idea behind a new club founded by Maria Vittoria “Mavi” Gargiulo, created to connect members living across countries and cultures. Her journey shows how global experiences can turn into meaningful connections 👉 on.rotary.org/3Xyz6Cp

What makes The Four-Way Test unique? "It doesn’t bark orders at you; it asks questions. It invites us to search for our own answers and constantly examine our own behavior. It’s also broad and inclusive, highlighting values of truth and fairness that resonate across every culture and religion." - Haresh L. Ramchandani Let's explore it together: on.rotary.org/48C59aK

Heroes don't change the world. Movements do. Songwriter and Rotary Peace Fellow David LaMotte shares why small actions, taken together, lead to large-scale change. 🎧 on.rotary.org/48CarDc

Can a beer help tell the story of polio eradication? 🍺🎨 The Rotary Club of Evanston Nouveau, Illinois, USA, partnered with Sketchbook Brewing and artist 360/Chris Cypher to create “Purple Pinkie,” a limited-edition beer inspired by the mark children receive after vaccination. 👉 on.rotary.org/4vToqOZ

These are a few of our favorite things 🎶 Every Rotary Convention leaves you with something unforgettable. Inspiring speakers, new friendships, and a shared sense of purpose. Taipei is where it all comes together. We can't wait to see you there 🫶 on.rotary.org/3P4gZDX

Polio has been detected in countries that were free of it for decades. The risk of international spread is real. The window to act is now. Leaders of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative share what it will take to #EndPolio once and for all. #WorldImmunizationWeek

Eradicating polio takes more than vaccines — it takes trust. Rotarian & @UNICEF_Pakistan digital communication engagement specialist Diana Maria Pirga works to dispel disinformation and ease parents’ concerns about polio vaccination: endpol.io/4vRvSKl #WorldImmunizationWeek

@JapanGov and @Rotary are among our most committed partners in the global effort to #EndPolio. 🙏Thank you for all that you do for the health and wellbeing of children worldwide!