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Jun 19, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Speaker: John Weeks Topic: Life without Fingertips. Living without fingerprints is an inspirational journey dedicated to support those who feel that they cannot change their circumstances or lack the courage to try but ultimately overcome their fears and leave their own indelible mark on society. John Weeks spent the first 30 years of his working life within the wine industry developing from a regional winemaker to ultimately establishing his own successful global winemaking company and working in over twenty countries. In May of 2014, within an instant, a petrol explosion changed his life forever and he received burns to 75% of his body. He was the world’s first burn recipient of the NovoSorb™, a biodegradable temporising matrix used for the regeneration of the skin in burns, reconstruction surgery and chronic wounds developed in Adelaide. Following 12 months in hospital and rehabilitation John has embarked on a new direction of installing hope and courage to survivors of trauma. His focus is on the tutelage and support of students both in high school and university, charitable organisations and working with burns survivors and the broader trauma community. He is a captivating and inspirational speaker. By demonstrating the ability to admire the achievements and always continuing to drive forward instead of focusing on the negative, John encapsulates the difference of being alive and feeling alive or in his words “I have gone from flat lining to living life flat out”. |
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Jul 03, 2023 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jul 30, 2023
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Aug 01, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023
 August is Rotary International Membership Month, which means it’s time to celebrate the good Rotarians do in our community and around the world. There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started:
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see what Rotary members around the world are doing to celebrate Membership Month. |
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Aug 12, 2023
On 17 December 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day. Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution S/RES/2250 (2015) in 2015, there is growing recognition that as agents of change, young people’s inclusion in the peace and security agenda and in society more broadly, is key to building and sustaining peace. Another Security Council Resolution S/RES/2282 (2016) reaffirms the important role youth can play in deterring and resolving conflicts, and are key constituents in ensuring the success of both peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. "Youth Building Peace" International Youth Day 2017 is dedicated to celebrating young people’s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice, and sustainable peace. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development committed to fostering peaceful and inclusive societies and affirmed that “Sustainable development cannot be realized without peace and security”. Goal 16 aims to ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels. The World Programme of Action for Youth, which provides a policy framework and practical guidelines to improve the situation of young people, also encourages “promoting the active involvement of youth in maintaining peace and security”. |
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Sep 01, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population.Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults. HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPENWe take action to empower educators to inspire learning at all ages.
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Sep 01, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
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Sep 15, 2023
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Sep 21, 2023
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. The United Nations Member States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 because they understood that it would not be possible to build a peaceful world if steps were not taken to achieve economic and social development for all people everywhere, and ensure that their rights were protected. The Sustainable Goals cover a broad range of issues, including poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, gender equality, water, sanitation, energy, environment and social justice. Sustainable Development Goal 16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions” calls for promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. A peaceful society is one where there is justice and equality for everyone. Peace will enable a sustainable environment to take shape and a sustainable environment will help promote peace. |
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Sep 28, 2023
In 2018, IMO celebrates 70 years since the Convention establishing the Organization was adopted. The World Maritime Day theme for the year is "IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future". This provides an opportunity to take stock and look back, but also to look forward, addressing the current and future challenges for maritime transport to maintain a continued and strengthened contribution towards sustainable growth for all. |
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Oct 01, 2023
Ageism is a widely prevalent and prejudicial attitude that stems from the assumption that age discrimination, and sometimes neglect and abuse of older persons is a social norm and therefore, acceptable. It is a reality in some form in all societies, and finds expression in individuals’ attitudes, institutional and policy practices, as well as media representation that devalue and exclude older persons. In 2014, Governments around the world adopted a resolution at the Economic and Social Council that recognized ageism as “the common source of, the justification for and the driving force behind age discrimination.” Such discrimination shapes how older persons are treated and perceived by their societies, including in medical settings and workplaces, creating environments that limit older persons’ potential and impact their health and well-being. The failure to tackle ageism undermines older persons’ rights and hinders their contributions to social, economic, cultural and political life. “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.” The theme of the 2017 International Day of Older Persons is about enabling and expanding the contributions of older people in their families, communities and societies at large. It focuses on the pathways that support full and effective participation in old age, in accordance with old persons’ basic rights, needs and preferences. This year’s theme underscores the link between tapping the talents and contributions of older persons and achieving the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, which is currently undergoing its third review and appraisal process. |
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Oct 01, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023
Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. Rotary members are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to poverty.Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. We provide training and access to well-paying jobs and financial management institutions. HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPENWe create opportunities to help individuals and communities thrive financially and socially.
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Oct 13, 2023
The International Day for Disaster Reduction was started in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Held every 13 October, the day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face. |
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Oct 24, 2023
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday.
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Nov 01, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023
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Nov 01, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. Why should I donate to The Rotary Foundation?Your donation makes a difference to those who need our help most. More than 90 percent of donations go directly to supporting our service projects around the world. How does The Rotary Foundation use donations?Our 35,000 clubs carry out sustainable service projects that support our six causes. With donations like yours, we’ve wiped out 99.9 percent of all polio cases. Your donation also trains future peacemakers, supports clean water, and strengthens local economies. What impact can one donation have?It can save a life. A child can be protected from polio with as little as 60 cents. Our partners make your donation go even further. For every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $2. |
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Dec 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
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Dec 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Our health is everything. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right.Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together. Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care. HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPENDisease does not prevent itself. We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases. Rotary members have hundreds of health projects underway around the world at any given time.
OUR IMPACT ON DISEASEThe Rotary Foundation is changing the world by providing grants for projects and activities around the globe and in your own backyard. |
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