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The reach of community action 的基石。
˥ 河流到流經城市社區的溪流，淡水生態 families. What began as a water project became a
將我們眾人聯繫在一起。從偏遠森林的
W
ater connects us all. From a river in a
這正是我們擴展觸及的方式：將地方領導階層
remote forest to a stream running past
foundation for healthier, more resilient communities.
This is how we extend our reach: combine local
系統維繫著人類的生存。然而，這些水
與全球夥伴關係、技術專業以及長遠思考做結合。
a city neighborhood, freshwater eco-
systems sustain humanity. Yet these
源正承受著日益沉重的壓力。污染、過度使用， leadership with global partnerships, technical exper-
扶輪與聯合國環境規劃署透過「淡水社區行
waters are increasingly under strain.
tise, and long-term thinking.
This month and every month
That same spirit is at the heart of Rotary’s
Pollution, overuse, and climate pressures remind us
以及氣候壓力都在提醒我們，保護淡水是一項全 動」倡議所建立的夥伴關係，其核心也正是這種
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that protecting freshwater is a global challenge. partnership with the United Nations Environment
球性的挑戰。 ugust is Membership Month, but our Programme through the Community Action for
Rotary has always believed change begins within
精神。在世界各地，扶輪社與扶青社正致力於修will-
growing, membership is a priority and there is a
communities. Now we are working to see how far the Fresh Water initiative. Around the world, Rotary and
ingness to try something new. Rotary is not limited
commitment to growth and connection
扶輪一向深信改變始於社區。現在，我們正 Rotaract clubs are restoring waterways, protecting
復水道、保護濕地、並捍衛珍貴的淡水資源。藉
impact of community action can travel. When local
to one structure or tradition. We are a global network
is year-round. When we focus on grow-
service is connected, measured, and shared, it becomes
致力於觀察社區行動的影響力究竟能傳播多遠。 wetlands, and safeguarding vital freshwater sources.
由收集數據來規劃並衡量這些工作，我們能更深
of people of action, and that means there is room for
ing Rotary, we grow our ability to serve, to
a force that extends beyond geography and borders. By collecting data to map and measure this work, we
many kinds of clubs, many ways to serve, and many
lead, and to bring lasting change.
入瞭解其影響，並展示地方服務如何為全球解決
當我們連結、評估並分享地方服務時，它就會成 can better understand its impact and show how local
A water project led by the Rotary Club of Panamá
Membership growth isn’t just about numbers. It’s
paths into our organization.
Nordeste exemplifies this idea. The project served In-
方案做出貢獻。
為一股超越地理位置與國界的強大力量。 service contributes to worldwide solutions.
about opening doors. It’s about inviting more people
This spirit of innovation is also guiding our efforts
Data is not an end. It is a tool that helps us learn
digenous communities in Panama’s Darién province,
who are ready to give their time, talents, and hearts to
to reach new communities. In places where there has
a region accessible only by canoe and small boat.
數據並非終點。它是一種協助我們學習與進
由巴拿馬東北 (Panamá Nordeste) 扶輪社領導 and improve so that Rotary’s service delivers real,
With no roads, limited electricity, and reliance on un- measurable change. Each project entered and each
never been a Rotary club — or where a club once ex-
a cause greater than themselves. When we welcome
的一項水專案便是這一理念的典範。該計畫服務 步的工具，讓扶輪的服務能促成真實且可衡量的
treated river water, families faced serious health risks.
new members, we bring in fresh ideas and new waterway restored adds to a shared story of steward-
isted and faded — Rotarians are finding ways to grow
To reach these communities, Rotarians had to
Rotary. They are identifying areas of potential and
energy. We expand our impact, strengthen our clubs,
巴拿馬達連省 (Darién) 僅能透過獨木舟與小船抵 ship and responsibility. You can learn more and get
改變。每一項導入的專案與每一條修復的水道，
rethink how supplies and services could be delivered. involved at communityactionforfreshwater.org.
and ensure that Rotary continues to evolve with the
building clubs that reflect the character and needs of
As we observe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Working with a partner club in the United States and
達的原住民社區。沒有道路，電力供給有限，僅 都為這份共同的監督與責任故事增加新的篇章。
their communities.
world around us.
a specialized water organization, they introduced Month, I encourage you to reflect on the freshwater
Remember, there is now great flexibility in
您可以前往 communityactionforfreshwater.org
能使用未處理過的河水都讓當地家庭面臨嚴重的 systems that sustain your community and the role
Every member plays a part in this journey. Whether
solar-powered water treatment systems for an area
PHOTOGRAPH: MONIKA LOZINSKA
without access to an electrical grid. Local leaders
Rotary can play in protecting them.
瞭解更多資訊並參與這些計畫。
健康威脅。 fashioning nontraditional club models. I’m inspired you introduce a friend to your club, support a new
when I see these innovative clubs thrive by offering
meeting format, reconnect with program alumni, or
When we connect local action to a global vision,
were trained to operate and maintain the system, en-
在我們慶祝水資源與用水衛生月之際，我鼓
為了觸及這些社區，扶輪社員必須重新思 we strengthen Rotary’s ability to make lasting change.
simply share your Rotary story, you are helping our
suring that clean water would continue flowing long
new and prospective members more ways to con-
after installation crews departed.
nect and serve.
organization grow stronger and more vibrant.
考物資與服務的交付方式。他們與美國的一家夥 Together, by extending our reach and working side by
勵各位反思支持您社區的淡水系統，以及扶輪在
The results were immediate. Children who once
side, we truly Unite for Good.
No one owns a Rotary club. It is a gift we pass on
In Korea, the growth of satellite clubs has created
missed school due to illness returned to classrooms.
opportunities for nearly 1,000 new member
伴社及專業水資源組織合作，為一個無法取得電s to find 當我們將地方行動與全球願景連結時，就能
to the next generation. When w
保護這些系統中可以扮演的角色。e nurture that gift,
FRANCESCO AREZZO
No longer needing to haul water from rivers, adults
PHOTOGRAPH: MONIKA LOZINSKA 操作與維護系統的訓練，以確保在安裝團隊離開 增強扶輪創造持恆改變的能力。只要我們攜手同t 2/2/26 01:39
when we invite others to share in it, we ensure that
their place in Rotary. In Romania, the close collabora-
網的地區引進太陽能水處理系統。當地領袖接受
gained time and strength to work and support their
President, Rotary International
PHOTOGRAPH: ROTARY FILE PHOTO
tion between Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors
Rotary continues to be a force for good.
has built a pipeline of future leaders. In India, some
Let’s prioritize membership growth — not jus
MARCH 2026 ROTARY 1
in August but every month of the year. Together,
Rotarians gather around a shared interest — whether
心，透過擴展觸及並肩合作，我們真正做到ྠഐ
後，淨水仍能長流。
it’s professional development or a passion for service
through friendship, creativity, and shared purpose,
成效立竿見影。曾經因病缺席的孩子們重返
— and those connections deepen their commitment
Бഛ。 we will grow Rotary and Unite for Good.
and their joy in being part of Rotary. And we’ve seen
校園。大人不再需要從河流取水，因而獲得了更
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cause-based clubs thrive in regions as diverse as
阿瑞佐 FRANCESCO AREZZO
多的時間與體力去工作並扶養家庭。這項始於水
Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe.
President, Rotary International
There’s a common thread: Where clubs are
資源的計畫，已成為打造更健康、更具韌性社區
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