A Thai story of confidence, ethics and morality
When Pili Opal left Udon Thani, a farming region in north-eastern Thailand, to go to University in Bangkok, she bravely left her family to improve her life and theirs through her education.
Society
Empowering Young Philanthropists
In today’s society there is a known loss of hope and optimism in our young people which results in anxiety, depression and the increasing incidence of youth suicide. An organization exists to build awareness and opportunities for young people to engage in and benefit from the experience of giving to others.
Lifting people off the ground
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are over 70 million people around the world are in need of a wheelchair, but can’t afford one.
They crawl on the ground or wait for someone to carry them.
International Women’s Day 2019
IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Melissa Binkley in 45 seconds tells her story from childhood trauma to empowering women around the world, to become resilient and strong and leave their past behind.
Endurance for the cause
Fundraising for causes such as polio eradication, brain cancer and human trafficking takes many traditional forms. Testing human endurance in extreme physical and mental challenges was a non-traditional method taken on by one exceptional Rotarian on multiple occasions.
At risk youth breaking the cycle
We don’t get to choose how we start our life, or who we start it with. Some kids are doing it really tough; neglected and hurt by those closest, they face an uncertain future.