Rotary unites more than 1.2 million great minds around a shared purpose. And together, there's no limit to the good we can do. #PeopleOfAction
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Jimin, member of the popular K-pop group @bts_bighit his confidence in vaccines in joining with Rotary in the fight to #endpolio. BTS also spoke the @UN General Assembly to promote COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Learn more about Rotary & polio eradication at on.rotary.org/39y6kJu
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Around the world, 780 million people don’t have clean water. We believe that everyone should have clean water and sanitation. #Rotary brings together civic leaders, governments, and local communities to create long-term change. #WorldWaterDay on.rotary.org/worldwaterday
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Did you know that polio will be only the second human disease ever eradicated? Join @BillNye for #WorldPolioDay on October 24 to take part in our global update. -> endpol.io/wpd19en
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#BTS member Jimin is supporting the eradication of polio:
"Thanks to the effort of Rotary and so many people, polio is coming to an end on this planet," Jimin said. "I wanted to join this historic moment to make sure no child suffers from polio." #EndPolio on.rotary.org/3zKX7bn
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We solve problems by bringing people together. Creating access to clean water and sanitation requires education, collaboration, community involvement, and sustainability to ensure permanent solutions. #WorldWaterDay #Water4All on.rotary.org/worldwaterday
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Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.
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.@BillGates just announced the extension of #Rotary and the @GatesFoundation’s partnership to #endpolio. Rotary is committed to raising $50 million per year over the next three years, and Gates Foundation will match 2-1. Donate today: on.rotary.org/2zmUa1I
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Thank you to @DrTedros for accepting the #Rotary Award of Honor on behalf of @WHO! Our partnership will continue to help to fight #polio and support Mothers’ and Children’s health worldwide. on.rotary.org/3kmfkWo
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Today on #WorldPolioDay, the @WHO announced the eradication of wild poliovirus type 3. Another important step in the global effort to #endpolio! endpol.io/wpv3en
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Johns Hopkins University reveals the impact of #Rotary members – 47 million volunteer hours a year. Read the ground-breaking new report: on.rotary.org/JHUreport #InternationalVolunteerDay
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#Rotary Clubs throughout Puerto Rico are rebuilding the homes of their neighbors as they recover from the destruction of Hurricane Maria. Their story of resilience --> on.rotary.org/afterthestorm
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#Rotary clubs in Chile and the USA are working together to provide free reconstructive surgeries and are giving these kids a reason to smile. on.rotary.org/reasontosmile #peopleofaction
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The Kilauea Volcano eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii destroyed the Kua O Ka Lā School. Over 10 days, #Rotary members brought the community together to construct a new school for local students. #peopleofaction
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Rotary member Dr. Tunji Funsho named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. on.rotary.org/TIME100
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Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau shared his commitment to creating a polio-free world. #endpolio #Rotary18
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Get involved with #WorldPolioDay! Gain resources to host a virtual or physically distanced event, share your voice, and watch our global update on 24 October. on.rotary.org/2Ruyz1d
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#Rotary members are planting mangroves to serve as the first line of defense against rising tides and coastal flooding. #earthday on.rotary.org/mangrove
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President-elect Shekhar Mehta encourages members to be changemakers and announces his theme for the 2021-2022 Rotary year, Serve to Change Lives.
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This #GivingTuesday, your gift to The Rotary Foundation will make a difference around the world. on.rotary.org/gtues16
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Host a virtual or physically distanced event to support #WorldPolioDay! Find resources to get started and register your event -> on.rotary.org/2RQSYPk
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Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million members worldwide. We’re here:
📍Rotary Headquarters Evanston, Illinois, U.S.A
Where are you?
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Stephanie A. Urchick, a member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, has been selected to become #Rotary president for 2024-25.
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Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, has been selected to become #Rotary president for 2025-26.
Learn more: on.rotary.org/44YKl9A
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Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, has been selected to become Rotary International’s president for 2026-27.
Meet President-elect Yinka: on.rotary.org/4mClK2X
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Today is #WorldPolioDay! Around the globe, Rotary members and supporters are showing their passion for creating a polio-free world by sharing their #MyEndPolio photo.
Add your photo today to take part: on.rotary.org/3oknCzE
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“#Rotary is not just a club that you join, it is an invitation to endless opportunities. Therefore, the theme for our year is -- Rotary Opens Opportunities.” – President-elect Holger Knaack
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#Rotary President-elect Stephanie Urchick revealed the 2024-2025 presidential theme, The Magic of Rotary, today:
"We are not going to end polio or bring peace to the world by waving a wand. It's up to you. You create the magic with every project completed..."
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#Rotary President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, today:
"The goal is to restore hope — to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and, in turn, to help us achieve lasting change for ourselves."
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In Puerto Rico, community members are receiving free clean drinking water for the first time through this #Rotary project. on.rotary.org/2UJjwpK
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War in #Syria forced Mazen and his family from their home. They found a new home in Canada with the help of Rotary. on.rotary.org/2oNER0s
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Thanks to fathers that fight to #endpolio like Garvin Evans & son @U2's #TheEdge endpol.io/24AAQ9B #FathersDay
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We are proud to announce a new area of focus: supporting the environment. Providing our members more ways to bring about positive change in the world. Learn more: on.rotary.org/3i4zNxl
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A single act of charity turned into a project that has provided thousands of refugees with medical care and shelter. #peopleofaction
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These refugees refused to let conflict silence their dreams and formed the Nakivale Rotaract Club to improve the lives of others in the community. #WorldRefugeeDay on.rotary.org/Nakivale
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Welcome to President Shekhar Mehta and his wife, Rashi. We look forward to embracing your theme: Serve to Change Lives. Learn more about the 2021-22 #Rotary president: on.rotary.org/3xaQVZx
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Sangkoo Yun, a member of the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Korea, has been selected to become #Rotary president for 2026-27.
Meet the president-nominee: on.rotary.org/3SyBAPl
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Today marks 1 year without polio in Africa. Together we'll reach a polio-free world. #endpolio bit.ly/Africa1year
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Wishing you a happy new year! We can't wait to see how much we'll accomplish together this year. What projects does your #Rotary club have planned for 2024?
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Francesco Arezzo, a member of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy, has been selected to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26.
Meet the president-elect: on.rotary.org/4kGMhv7
ALT Francesco Arezzo stands on a stage speaking at a Rotary International convention, with a green backdrop and a colorful, abstract design. He is dressed in a dark suit and a blue tie, with white hair, wearing eyeglasses.
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Today is #Rotary’s 116th anniversary. Throughout our history, our members have served communities at home and around the globe to improve lives. Thank you for being part of doing good in the world.
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2024-25 Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick is a uniter. People gather around her the way a team gathers around a coach, listening intently. Until 30 June 2025, that team is Rotary and Urchick is our coach.
Game on 💫 on.rotary.org/3W7RimN
ALT 2024-25 Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick sitting in the empty Pittsburgh Steelers stadium with rows of yellow seats. She is wearing a black blazer and light blouse.
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Thank you, Jennifer Jones, for such an impactful and inspirational year. It was more magical than we could have ever imagined.
And what better way to ring in a Scotsman's term than a "cheers" with scotch? 🥂
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When #Rotary member Neil Van Dine found out that 50% of the wells he built in Haiti weren’t working, he took action to get 90% of the wells operational and mapped water access in the entire country. #worldwaterday
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Today we welcome Jennifer Jones as the 2022-23 #Rotary International President, and we're asking you to imagine Rotary under her leadership. What do you think Rotary will achieve this year?
Meet Jen: on.rotary.org/3nujiia
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One of largest #Rotary wheels rests underwater in the Philippines and was created as an artificial reef to protect and preserve local marine life. #WorldOceansDay
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Capture the Moment with new friends at the #Rotary19 House of Friendship grand opening, visit The Future of Rotary exhibit, and learn how to tell your story at the #PeopleofAction Social Media Center.
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President-elect Jennifer Jones revealed the 2022-23 presidential theme, Imagine Rotary, asking #Rotary members to dream big and take action:
"Imagine a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference."
on.rotary.org/33UycYE
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For #WorldRefugeeDay, @Outlander_STARZ' @caitrionambalfe discussed the work of Ukrainian Rotaractor Iryna Bushmina finding shelter for over 2,000 refugees, beginning in the early hours of the war as she was fleeing her home in Kyiv. Watch the full video: piped.video/peRbp1aPQn8
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By 🚗,🛶, or 🚲, @UNICEF health workers travel hundreds of miles to vaccinate every child against polio. For #WorldPolioDay, learn more about how vaccinators in countries from Pakistan to Papua New Guinea are creating a polio-free world. #EndPolio endpol.io/2JhVeeL
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One year after #HurricaneMaria, Rotary members in #PuertoRico continue to work in communities and with their neighbors to move forward—one step at a time. on.rotary.org/disastervictim… 🇵🇷
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We are turning 113 today! We’ve grown from a four-person service club in Chicago to an international organization of more than 1.2 million members. Explore our history - on.rotary.org/2F4dPKB
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Welcome to Twitter! Rotary supports your work to create access to education and improve equality for women.
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August is for celebrating membership! #Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and leaders. What does Rotary mean to you? 🎉#PeopleOfAction
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Don't miss @KatGraham and @chakabars at the #Rotary Peacebuilding Summit on Saturday, 23 June! #rotary18
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Welcome to President Holger Knaack and his partner Susanne. We look forward to embracing your vision of making #Rotary stronger and more adaptable as we open new opportunities for our members and those we serve in our communities. Learn more: on.rotary.org/2BoBnd8
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Larry Lunsford, a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA, has been selected to become Rotary International President for 2027-28.
Meet the President-nominee: on.rotary.org/46BUDA5
ALT Portrait of 2027-28 Rotary International President-nominee Larry Lunsford, wearing a blue suit and patterned tie, with an End Polio Now pin on the lapel, against a dark background.
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Happy Anniversary, Rotary! 🎉
One hundred nineteen years ago, a vision for connection and friendship was put into action. Today, we are a global network that takes action to create lasting change.
Celebrate by learning more about our history: on.rotary.org/3OQ9E7Q
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"We will rebuild everything they destroyed. Unfortunately, we cannot bring back the lives," shares Kateryna Teslenko, part of the delegation of Ukrainian Rotary members who journeyed to Houston, Texas for #Rotary22.
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Thank you for supporting #Rotary and our work to create a polio-free world. #endpolio #WorldPolioDay
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As the world battles a pandemic, Africa has become polio free. @WHO Director-General @DrTedros and #Rotary President Holger Knaack share how the lessons learned can help in the fight against #COVID19. on.rotary.org/2G4nRNP
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A child’s chance of living past age five increases by 50% when their mother can read. #Rotary #Hope #Education nitter.app/cards/2n03…
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Host a virtual or socially distant event to support #WorldPolioDay! Find resources to get started and register your event -> on.rotary.org/2RQSYPk
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We're celebrating 117 years of #Rotary by taking a stroll down memory lane. See how early actions laid the foundation for a future of #community, connections, and making an impact. #PeopleofAction
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Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau will join the #Rotary Convention to share his commitment to make @Canada a place where everyone has the opportunities they need to thrive. #rotary18 on.rotary.org/2MSyBOl
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Wishing you a happy, healthy new year! What projects does your #Rotary club have planned for 2022?
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Gladiator ‘Live-in-Concert’ at the Roman Colosseum raised $500,000 with the support of @russellcrowe @MGCucinotta and Francesco @Totti. #WorldPolioDay #EndPolio
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Piece by piece, we are getting closer to ending polio. Today marks 1 year without a polio case in Nigeria. #endpolio
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Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, has been selected to serve as president of #Rotary in 2021-22.
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A giant artificial reef is restoring marine life and protecting the livelihood of fishing villages in the Philippines. on.rotary.org/2LCwekG
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#Rotary President-elect Mark Maloney announces our theme for the 2019-2020 year: Rotary Connects the World.
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Rotary International President @JenJonesRotary and our @WHO partner, @Dr_HamidJafari, reporting from outside Islamabad, Pakistan, where front-line female healthcare workers are the key to polio eradication.
#EndPolio #EmpoweringWomen
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We may be meeting virtually at this time but the strength of the #Rotary network will always bring people together. ❤️
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A polio-free world is possible. Find out five ways that you can take action for #WorldPolioDay on 24 October. on.rotary.org/2Ruyz1d
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Today is Rotary's 112th anniversary! Thank you for everything you do. View a gallery of celebrations: on.rotary.org/2ljn5Q5
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Together, we #EndPolio💫
Words of hope and gratitude from Bill Gates for the critical role Rotary members have played in polio eradication efforts. Working alongside The Gates Foundation and our other GPEI partners, we know that we can and we will end polio for good.
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As we say goodbye to President Barry Rassin, we welcome President Mark Maloney. #Rotary
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At the Presidential changeover ceremony, staff thanked 2017-18 President Ian Riseley for his service and welcomed 2018-19 President Barry Rassin and his spouse, Esther.
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#Rotary and @Rotaract clubs are working to prevent plastic waste from polluting our oceans. #peopleofaction
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Today on #WorldPolioDay, the @WHO announced the eradication of wild poliovirus type 3. Another important step in the global effort to #endpolio! endpol.io/2oXKBqI
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Holger Knaack, of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, has been nominated to serve as president of Rotary International in 2020-21.
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We are proud of all #Rotary members that work to improve their communities and create change around the world.
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Gordon R. McInally, of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, has been selected to become #Rotary president for 2023-24.
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Rotary + Action = Rotaract 💗
With over 10,000 clubs in more than 175 countries, Rotaractors work to take action through service in communities worldwide.
Why do you love Rotaract?
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Polio eradication requires community commitment. Thank you to our GPEI partners, Rotary members, and frontline health workers for being a part of our community. Thank you for fighting with us to @EndPolioNow.
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📸: @sudarsansand #WorldPolioDay
ALT Sand art on a beach. Waves in the back ground. On the left side of the artwork, a child in a red shirt receiving a polio vaccine. On the right side of the artwork is a red rectangle with the Rotary logo and the words End Polio Now in red and white sand. Across the top of the artwork in black sands are the words "World Polio Day". Across the bottom, blue and white waves of sand.
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