🐎 Relay racing, barrel racing, bull riding, saddle bronc, and hoop dance at #Rotary25. Just a small look at what the Calgary Stampede ("The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth") must be like each year.

Today at #Rotary25, a Nobel Peace Laureate, journalist, and human rights activist from Yemen talked about how we need strong world leaders who will bring about peace. She mentioned the US and other countries where our rights are at risk.

Appallingly, people booed her. (Cont. in comments)

Stage at a Rotary convention, featuring a large banner with the Rotary logo and "Calgary 2025", lit with vibrant blue and red lights. Ramesh Ferris is speaking from the stage with a photo of him handcycling.

Ramesh Ferris speaking at a podium with a microphone, wearing an "End Polio Now" shirt, and gesturing at a Rotary International convention with a red backdrop featuring the Rotary logo.

"Every day of my life I see legs paralyzed from the effects of childhood polio."

Polio survivor, Rotary member, and Team #EndPolio athlete Ferris said it best during #Rotary25 General Session on Tuesday: "When it comes to ending polio, failure is not an option." #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth

Rotarians: As our convention draws to close, let's make our Vision a reality: "Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves." #Rotary25 #ServiceAboveSelf

I have never left a Rotary International Convention without being more committed to the work of this essential humanitarian organization and feeling more energized than when I arrived. Calgary was no exception! #Rotary25 #ServiceAboveSelf

Rotary Convention attendees gather to view a 360-degree film through VR headsets

A crowd gathers to watch a presentation at the Rotary Convention

As the #Rotary25 Convention brings together leaders and changemakers from across the globe, we’re proud to celebrate this extraordinary partnership and all those who have helped drive it forward.

Attendees sit at a booth watching a large screen that displays a video of polio vaccinators in Pakistan.

We also want to give a big thanks to REM5 Studios, the Gates Foundation, and @unicefusa.org for bringing the immersive VR experience back to convention, plus a new video from @unicef.org!

Not at #Rotary25? You can watch a day in the life of polio vaccinators in Pakistan here: endpol.io/44t8vLn

Rotary clubs worldwide are gathering in Calgary for #Rotary25 to celebrate global impact!

We're proud to be supported by 16 Rotary clubs across Canada. Thank you, #PeopleOfAction, for helping Afghan women and girls access education.

Want to host a speaker your club? Email us: info@righttolearn.ca.

Past and Future, woven together. #Rotary25 #CalgaryAB

While the #Rotary25 Convention is currently taking place in Canada, it is time to reflect on the significant role #ServiceClubs can play in action for #SpinaBifida and #Hydrocephalus 👉 bit.ly/4kd9c1h

#SBH #DisabilityRights #StrongerTogether #ServiceClubs

Exhibition booth by Rotary featuring a large sign with the title "Eradicating Polio - Rotary's Legacy, Our Quest." The poster illustrates a mother and a polio vaccinator shaking hands. Attendees are walking by and examining the booth.

A video recording of Bill Gates appearing on a large screen on the stage of the Rotary International Convention in Calgary.

With great excitement at the #Rotary25 opening session, we announced a renewed partnership with the Gates Foundation, pledging up to US$450 million over the next three years to #EndPolio.

This is more than funding. This is a renewed promise to future generations.

🔗: on.rotary.org/4nfojJa

We are in Calgary for the International Rotary Convention! 🇨🇦 #Rotary25