It’s World Toilet Day!
20 Nov
By Erica Gwynn, Water and Sanitation Area of Focus Manager
On 19 November, Mali celebrates the anniversary of 
their liberation from President Modibo Keita’s power. In Puerto Rico, 19 November marks the day Columbus discovered the island nation. There is only one holiday, however, that is recognized and celebrated globally on 19 November: World Toilet Day.
Why do we need a day for toilets? It’s 2015 and 2.4 billion people still do not have adequate sanitation: 1 billion people defecate in the open. According to the United Nations, poor sanitation and hygiene are at the heart of the world’s leading disease and malnutrition issues. Still, the subject of sanitation continues to receive little media attention and the current level of prioritization for world leaders is still far from what is needed, given the scale and impact of the sanitation crisis.
Much like the rest of the world, Rotarians are recognizing the limited impact…
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2016 Presidential Conferences to highlight Rotary’s areas of focus
15 NovBy Rotary Programs staff
Rotary has become a global leader in helping address some of the world’s most critical and widespread humanitarian needs. To highlight Rotary’s work in the areas of focus, RI President K.R. Ravindran and The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Ray Klinginsmith are jointly convening a series of presidential conferences during the 2015-16 Rotary year. Between January and March 2016, five conferences will be held around the world:
15-16 January | Ontario, California, USA | Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
19-20 February | Cannes, France | Disease Prevention & Treatment
27 February | Cape Town, South Africa | Economic Development
12-13 March | Kolkata, India | Literacy and Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) in Schools
18-19 March | Pasay City, Manila, Philippines | WASH in Schools
All of the conferences, led by local Rotary districts, are open to Rotary members and non-members. The conferences will feature engaging speakers, informative plenary sessions, and…
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Millions for HOPE – A teamwork best practice
12 Nov
by Pam Russell – RRFC Zone 26 2013-2016, District 5340
When challenged to raise money for The Rotary Foundation, RRFC Pamela Russell, E/MGA Brenda Cressey, Past Trustee Steve Brown, and Major Gifts Officer Mike Dunlap worked with Rotary District 5340 as they set a goal of raising $15 million by October 2015 for their “Millions for HOPE” (Health, Overcoming Poverty, and Education) event. Within the first six months, they had already achieved $10 million. This great achievement stemmed from leaders working together to provide training and ongoing support on donor identification and cultivation in the district.
Past Trustee Steve Brown talking with Ron Kohl and Antonio Grillo-Lopez, both significant donors in the campaign
The leaders engaged with the district governor, district governor-elect and their entire district committee to support their campaign, “Millions for HOPE”. With strong participation from the top 20 clubs in the district, the excitement was building…
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