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Receiving a new heart from Gift of Life

May 17, 2012 10:49am
Seven-year-old from India undergoes surgery for two holes in his heart.

Indian philanthropist commits another US$1 million for Rotary’s polio eradication efforts  

May 17, 2012 10:42am
Rajashree Birla’s generosity continues a family legacy of giving back to the community.

Clubs reveal secrets to great food fundraisers

May 15, 2012 10:45am
Learn tips from these five Rotary club food festivals, ranging from a crab fest to a beer and cheese celebration.

Denver club goes to bat for kids' charity

May 15, 2012 10:40am
Branch Rickey Award dinner, the club’s primary fundraiser, has helped raise millions for at-risk children.

Rotarians leave Bangkok encouraged to fight poverty and finish the job of eradicating polio

May 9, 2012 7:27am
President-elect Tanaka outlines his goals, Burton elected 2013-14 RI president.

Rotarians celebrate milestones in the fight to rid the world of polio

May 9, 2012 6:10am
But fundraising efforts must continue to reach the final goal of total eradication, speakers urge.

Rotaractors in Nepal create radio program to disseminate health care information

May 8, 2012 11:27am
Initiative is one of seven club projects recognized at Rotaract Preconvention Meeting.

Speakers urge Rotarians to fight global poverty

May 8, 2012 9:55am
Yunus, Evans, Sorensen, and Kidjo highlight Rotary’s power to do good.

Thai royalty opens 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok

May 8, 2012 9:53am
Rotarians gather to celebrate past accomplishment and future friendships at convention, largest in Bangkok's history.

Liberian Nobel Peace laureate says collective strength, selflessness needed to face global challenges

May 5, 2012 6:17am
Leymah Gbowee motivates, inspires, at closing session of peace symposium.

Photos from the 2012 RI Convention

May 4, 2012 4:45am
2012 convention photos

Former Sudanese soldier pumps up the volume as Peace Symposium opens

May 3, 2012 7:46am
Emmanuel Jal, a peace advocate and hip-hop star, delivers keynote address in Bangkok, Thailand.

2012 RI Convention video gallery

May 3, 2012 5:32am
Watch videos from the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand.

A watershed moment in Rotary history

May 1, 2012 8:13am
Today, nearly 198,000 women are members of Rotary clubs worldwide.

Register online by 1 May for the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok

Apr 30, 2012 8:14am
Plenary session celebrating Rotary milestones in polio eradication will be available through a live webcast.

Rotary honors Nigerian president for supporting a polio-free world

Apr 25, 2012 2:06pm
Polio Eradication Champion Award recognizes outstanding contributions toward the goal of eliminating the disease.

Rotary news in brief from around the globe

Apr 25, 2012 2:04pm
The Rotaract Club of Shanghai, China, led a project to renovate the South Pyongan Pediatric Hospital in North Korea.

Pink Jeep delivers prenatal care to rural Haiti

Apr 24, 2012 8:54am
See a photo gallery for International Day of the Midwife.

Ten Rotarians honored as Champions of Change at White House

Apr 23, 2012 11:48am
Ceremony recognizes the contributions of volunteers locally and internationally.