Singer and humanitarian Angelique Kidjo joins lineup for 2012 RI Convention

Print E-mail page   Grammy award-winning singer Angelique Kidjo will be a speaker at the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 May. Photo by Cheryl Richards Grammy award-winning singer Angelique Kidjo will join an impressive...

India prepares for Polio Summit 2012

Print E-mail page   A Rotarian immunizes a child in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The country has not reported a case of polio in more than a year. Photo by Allison Kwesell In the wake of India achieving one year without a case of...

Former Peace Fellow pursues human rights

Print E-mail page   Francesca Del Mese, 2002-04 Rotary Peace Fellow A barrister for the British government, Francesca Del Mese sought a Rotary Peace Fellowship in order to pursue international work. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of...

Past RI President Glenn Estess Sr. dies

Print E-mail page   Glenn E. Estess Sr., 2004-05 RI president Glenn E. Estess Sr., who served as 2004-05 RI president during Rotary’s centennial year, died on 7 February. He was 84. In 1993, Estess retired as chief executive officer...

Former Sudanese child soldier to speak at Rotary peace symposium

Print E-mail page   Emmanuel Jal, former Sudanese child soldier turned advocate for international peace, will speak at the Rotary World Peace Symposium in May. Photo courtesy of Greater Talent Network Emmanuel Jal has an extraordinary...

Swim marathon, landmark lightings to mark Rotary’s anniversary

Print E-mail page     Top: The Rotary Club of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, will be attempting to set a world record with a global swimming event 25 February. Photo courtesy Rotary Club of Grantham Bottom: A new “This...