“Empowering Girls” with Rotary International President Elect Shekhar Mehta - togetherTalks

Описание: Our Guest on togetherTalks for the start of Series 4 is Shekhar Metha President of Rotary International 2021/22

Mehta is a director of the India arm of Operation Eyesight Universal, a former trustee of ShelterBox (he helped build nearly 500 homes for families affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami), and architect of the TEACH Program, which promotes literacy throughout India and has reached thousands of schools.

Mehta has been actively involved in disaster response and is a trustee of ShelterBox, UK. After the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, he helped build nearly 500 homes for families affected by the disaster.

A Rotary member since 1984, Mehta has served Rotary as director, member or chair of several committees, zone coordinator, training leader, member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, and district governor. He is also the chair of Rotary Foundation (India).

Mehta has received Rotary’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Awards.

He and his wife, Rashi, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society.

Presidential Initiatives

Equality is a fundamental human right, and it's necessary for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world, girls and women worldwide face inequities in areas including health and education and experience significant violence and disproportionate poverty. His theme, Serve to Change Lives Still. Encourages Rotary clubs and districts to prioritize projects that improve the health, well-being, education, and economic security of girls in their communities and around the world.

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“Service is the rent I pay for the space I occupy on this earth”

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