World peace and understanding day
Tejashree Anant Salvi
The month of February is important in the Rotary calendar because it commemorates the anniversary of the inauguration of Rotary meeting, which took place on February 23, 1905 and is now known as the World Day of Understanding and Peace. The Rotary International board of directors has designated World Understanding Month and has asked all Rotary clubs to organize special programs for their weekly meetings and to participate in special activities to promote "understanding and benevolence as the foundations of world peace". Lands all over the world have become our neighbors, with India just down the street and Egypt right on our doorstep. We have become global citizens, and knowledge about the globe is only a keystroke away. Understanding our neighbors is more vital than ever in our globally linked society. How do we promote deeper knowledge of our evolving global society while our neighborhood becomes a microcosm of the twenty-first century Rotary's more than 100-year campaign to promote worldwide understanding and peace has had a significant impact in many regions of the world. Rotary projects have benefited hundreds of thousands of individuals all around the world. Many Rotarian were able to obtain firsthand knowledge of the programs as well as develop Rotary fellowships. To commemorate World Understanding Month, your club can host a variety of events, such as inviting international speakers, international scholars, and former Group Study Exchange members, discussing international issues, inviting local ethnic community leaders, and presenting entertainment with an international cultural or artistic theme.
Groups can also learn about the district's more than ten foreign initiatives, which are funded by a variety of clubs. You can invite a member of the International project team to talk to your club's members. It's also an excellent time to start a Rotary Fellowship Exchange, a 3-H project, or raise funds for Polio Plus and other Rotary Foundation projects that aid poor people all around the globe Understanding Month is an excellent opportunity for every Rotary member to pause, plan, and support Rotary's Fourth Avenue of Service the organization's ongoing efforts to promote kindness, peace, and understanding among people all around the world. Thank you for your effort and commitment to making a difference throughout the world.