Basic Education & Literacy

A key area of Rotary's focus aimed at providing basic education and literacy to all.


More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. 

That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population.

Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults.

We take action to empower educators to inspire learning at all ages.

We share our knowledge and experience with educators and other professionals who work with vulnerable populations.

Rotary members fight adult illiteracy by working with local advocates to offer community literacy programs. 

The Rotary Foundation supports education through scholarships, donations, and service projects around the world.

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Elaine is pictured presenting a cheque to Richard Soulsby, Chief Executive of Katharine House Hospice alongside Past President Geoff

Elaine Sharp is our current President guiding the club through his year.

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Come and join in the fun at our Annual Frog Race - 6th March

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The club has been involved with several international projects in South Africa and Uganda. We are currently involved with Lendwithcare and a project in Nepal.

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2024 National Young Environmentalist winners from our District.

Rotary Great Britain and Ireland sponsor many youth activities to encourage young people to participate in as a part of their personal development. Full details are available on the District 1210 web site, rotary1210.org

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