Rotary International News

25 February 2026

• E-club develops young leaders through online workshops

  The Rotary E-Club of Southern Scotland, which recently started a virtual leadership development program that pairs Rotarians who are industry leaders with younger professionals

• Rotary International launches new peace center in India

  Rotary Peace Center at Symbiosis International University will train peace and development professionals from across Asia

• In Lithuania, 'befrienders’ ease loneliness

  In Lithuania, 'befrienders’ ease lonelinessHow a nation more than halved its suicide rate with helplines and other community-based

• A. Lincoln, Rotarian?

  Abraham Lincoln a member of Rotary?!? While history may say otherwise, Rotarians have long embraced the Rail Splitter as one of their own.

• The next generation of chess masters

  In India, a chess renaissance draws players to the game and its gifts, and Rotary clubs are helping to expand access