Rotary & Polio Where We Stand in 2025 Wild Poliovirus remains endemic in only 2 countries: Afghanistan & Pakistan. Global cases are at historic lows — over 99% reduction since Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985. Most of the world remains polio-free, but surveillance still detects the virus in environmental samples in a few high-risk areas. […]
Polio Update Whew! As of May 8, no new cases of the wild polio were reported from Pakistan (5 weeks since the last case). There have been a total of eight cases this year. In Afghanistan, the total for 2025 is two. The End Polio Now Torch introduced in 2014 to celebrate […]
Mind the Gap “Mind the gap” is a catchy and familiar phrase to anyone who has ridden on the London subway system and a reminder to be careful when stepping on to the subway car. It can also be applied to the gap between generations – each has different life experiences that shaped them […]
All of us felt “out of control” and isolated with things happening in our culture in 2020, especially because of COVID. How did Rotarians deal with it? We stayed in touch and socializedtThrough our Rotary Clubs and Zoom meetings. Membership has taken a big hit because of the isolation COVID caused – every […]
It’s not political – it’s Polio, and it’s ROTARY. Vaccine pauses in Gaza’s polio crisis aren’t political—they’re vital for public health. Gaza recently reported its first polio case in 25 years — a 10-month-old boy, now paralyzed in a leg. The World Health Organization says the presence of a paralysis case indicates there […]
**COMING SOON**. The District Education Team is excited to announce a new session on **FACILITATION SKILLS**. Facilitators play a crucial role in guiding group meetings and learning sessions, ensuring objectives are met through effective group processes. Unlike traditional lectures, facilitators encourage participation and focus on collaboration. This training will equip you with the skills to […]
DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It’s an umbrella term that refers to policies, programs, strategies, and practices that aim to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. To reduce friction and increase the effectiveness of DEI programs, organizations LIKE ROTARY CLUBS can try these strategies: Ensure that CLUBS communicate the reasons behind DEI […]
