{"id":2464,"date":"2024-05-13T12:44:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T04:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/?p=2464"},"modified":"2024-05-13T13:18:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T05:18:34","slug":"district-3450-rotary-foundation-committee-2023-2024-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/?p=2464","title":{"rendered":"District 3450 Rotary Foundation Committee 2023-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.082px, 0.88rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.721), 21px);\"><strong>By PDG Belinda Yeung, JP, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-sky-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-3aa2f30d477fd2f8ada42056ffe7e23c\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>May is Youth Service Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotary International&#8217;s Structured Programs for Youth Service are: Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Youth Exchange. The month of May is designated as \u201cYouth Service Month\u201d to focus on all Rotary activities that support the development of young people up to the age of 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2283\" height=\"1594\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-1.png 2283w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-1-1024x715.png 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-1-1547x1080.png 1547w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-1-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-1-1536x1072.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-1-2048x1430.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2283px) 100vw, 2283px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotary\u2019s programs are developing the next generation of leaders, providing funding to make the world a better place, and making peace a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Youth Service includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rotaract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotary Youth Leadership Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotary Youth Exchange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2467 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02-768x283.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03-1920x710.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03-1920x710.png 1920w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03-1536x568.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Rotary Showcase<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Learn more about how Rotary supports youth:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"turn new generations into the next generation of rotarians\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/77MTFMBIqiQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/28457109\">https:\/\/vimeo.com\/28457109<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-azure-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-a97b3a4ae2ccccc6db993fcbc250bfc6\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>INTERACT CLUBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>INTERACT CLUBS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interact clubs bring together young people ages <strong>12-18<\/strong> to develop leadership skills and\u202flearn about the world through service projects and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interact clubs organize at least two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding. Rotary club sponsors mentor and guide Interactors as they carry out projects and develop leadership skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World Interact Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interact Video Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotary Youth Day at the United Nations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Youth Service Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2024-05-13-\u4e0b\u534812.30.17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2469 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-87a990ef141ec13099bddb128e552556\" style=\"color:#2b8b68\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RYLA is a leadership development program for young people who want to learn new skills, build their confidence, and have fun. Events range from one-day seminars to weeklong camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RYLA events are organized locally by Rotary clubs and districts for participants ages <strong>14-30<\/strong>. Depending on community needs, RYLA may take the form of a one-day seminar, a three-day retreat, or a weeklong camp. Typically, events last <strong>3-10 days <\/strong>and include presentations, activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The community might host a RYLA event for secondary school students to hone their leadership potential, for university students to develop creative problem-solving strategies, or for young professionals to learn ethical business practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped coblocks-animate wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"725\" data-id=\"2470\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2470\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"889\" data-id=\"2471\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05.png 859w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05-742x768.png 742w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05-768x795.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-d43c2aa7eeec42ec35f7d978bb1b99d8\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-38a09b579f3b8ef7e4a8f7f9b8696874\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>How long do exchanges last?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-53eda8a775f4521ffdd301aec61dd7d1\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>What are the costs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 37%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each program varies, but students usually need to pay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Round-trip airfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spending money; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any additional travel or tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2472 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-567032c51d46bf2bc480de9edfb1e540\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE EXCHANGE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and professionals <strong>up to age 30<\/strong>. Participants can design exchanges that combine their professional goals with a humanitarian project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 39%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78e39a634170c47dc06ef9d1abf2c047\"><strong>What is an exchange like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your host Rotary district, you\u2019ll plan activities that can include networking, relationship building, humanitarian service, professional development, and leadership training. Exchanges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Last from a few weeks to six months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be arranged for individuals or groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need not be reciprocal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3542afc05b1e1a452562858df22ff24\"><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costs vary by Rotary club or district. To reduce expenses, Rotary members often provide homestay options, arrange no-cost internship or job-shadowing programs, and offer other financial assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2473 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07.png 788w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10e31dbc46aa468bad93a68d85ff1ac8\"><strong>The following stories reveal how Rotary Youth Exchange continues to change lives.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-royal-blue-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8849a8be wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:5px;border-radius:12px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2474 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08.png 777w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08-768x529.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2985d76100294bbeb0f855b75541464a\"><strong><strong>The pandemic responder<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lorelei Higgins\u2019 youth exchange taught her to be adaptable and flexible, skills she is using as an employee of the City of Calgary, redirecting restaurant food to those in need during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 52%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d77cb9a4b76257b2432a3e0be41899e\"><strong><strong><strong>The globe-trotting journalist<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isabelle Roughol\u2019s Youth Exchange to New Jersey launched her on a global life and global career.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/09-1920x826.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2475 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/09-1920x826.png 1920w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/09-1024x441.png 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/09-768x330.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/09-1536x661.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/09.png 1987w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2476 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10.png 927w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10-768x548.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-royal-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8e9034c68607ba9d0c39834b5e15810d\"><strong><strong><strong>The intercultural entrepreneur\u202f<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tim Pfrogner took part in a water filter project in the Dominican Republic during his Rotary Youth Exchange. The experience altered his career trajectory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1504\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_01-scaled.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_01-451x768.jpg 451w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_01-634x1080.jpg 634w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_01-768x1307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_01-902x1536.jpg 902w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_01-1203x2048.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Trustee Chair Message<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Image_023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-881\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Barry Rassin<br>Foundation Trustee Chair 2023 &#8211; 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-azure-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a88c961187998d45e7f81f1e093e349\"><strong>To make change, just get started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The environmental threats my country is facing are real. Our coral reefs, vital for biodiversity, are in danger due to warming seas and pollution. Hurricanes and tropical storms seem to get more intense with each passing year. Rising sea levels pose an existential threat to the Bahamas, eroding our beautiful coastlines as saltwater intrudes on our precious and limited freshwater resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late last year, I was fortunate to represent Rotary at COP28, the United Nations climate change convention in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The consensus coming out of the meeting was that progress on addressing climate change has been too slow. Participants said the world needs to pick up the pace to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help communities become more resilient to climate change, and better support countries that are most vulnerable to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotary can be part of the protecting the environment is one of Rotary\u2019s areas of focus. solution. As you know, Many clubs are active in their communities with projects such as beach and roadside cleanups. With The Rotary Foundation, you can increase your impact by pooling resources with clubs and districts around the world. Foundation grants let you put the generous contributions of your fellow Rotary members to work to make the world better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine the possibilities. Perhaps Rotary districts in Canada and Australia could protect wetlands in New South Wales in Australia. Rotary leaders from Brazil, India, and Taiwan could lead grant projects to train farmers in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh in sustainable agriculture. Rotary and Rotaract clubs from the Bahamas, South Africa, and New York could work with their districts to help my country restore its natural resources, one reef or mangrove at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problems our environment faces seem overwhelming until you realize that many are fixable. There are so many ways to help through Rotary. Even if we don\u2019t lead a grant or volunteer on the project&nbsp; we can all help protect the environment through our giving to the Foundation. Rotary can\u2019t save the planet all by itself. But as our progress in ending polio proves, Rotary\u2019s impact is great when we put our vision for a better world in motion, and just get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong><strong>D3450 Rotary Figures (2023-2024)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1665\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_02-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_02-scaled.jpg 1665w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_02-500x768.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_02-703x1080.jpg 703w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_02-768x1181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_02-999x1536.jpg 999w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_02-1332x2048.jpg 1332w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1665px) 100vw, 1665px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong><strong><strong>Language learning corner: Let\u2019s speak Mongolian!!!<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2250\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_03.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_03-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_03-1920x749.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_03-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_03-1536x599.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DRFC-F_03-2048x799.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By PDG Belinda Yeung, JP, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harb [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2466,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-may-2024"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2464"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2486,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2464\/revisions\/2486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2466"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}