Meet James from Philadelphia Rotary speak about the impact that Rotary Exchange had on his life, establishing new friendships around the world and opening his eyes to different cultures and what we can do to better ourselves.

If you're feeling isolated, you're not alone. Research shows that strong friendships are key to better health and a longer life.

“People who have a passion for environmental issues sometimes have a hard time finding an outlet for that,” says Sage Burdge, chair of the environmentally-focused Rotary club in District 7450. The Rotary Eco Club of Southeastern PA is giving members and guests opportunities to work towards a greener and healthier planet.

This project constructed a water pump at a local sustainable teaching farm, greatly increasing its production and training capacity. The pump allowed the farm to have year-round access to water, so that it could grow fruits and vegetables to provide to school lunch programs throughout the region.