September is Rotary’s Basic Education and Literacy Month!
Around the world, Rotary clubs are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and opening doors to opportunity by promoting literacy. When we help someone learn to read, we give them the tools to succeed in school, at work, and in life.
Here are five simple but powerful ways your club can get involved:
- Host a Reading Day – Partner with schools or libraries for read-aloud sessions, tutoring, or after-school programs.
- Give Away Books & Dictionaries – Provide children with their very own book or dictionary to inspire a love of reading.
- Build a Little Free Library – Install and maintain a neighborhood book box where anyone can take or leave a book.
- Support Adult Literacy or ESL Classes – Work with local nonprofits to help adults strengthen literacy skills or learn English.
- Join an International Project – Partner with clubs abroad to supply books, build libraries, or support teacher training.
Not only do these projects transform lives, they also provide opportunities to engage members, attract new volunteers, and showcase Rotary’s impact.
This month, let’s celebrate literacy as a gift — and use it as a way to serve, to inspire, and to grow Rotary together.