Season 242 Episode 8235
S1 E28 - Rotary President Travels the Globe Championing Mental Health Programs - Gordon McInally
"Gordon McInally of Scotland Leverages His Role as Rotary International President to Advocate for Greater Openness Around Mental Health http://02nov23.s4g.biz AI Episode Summary Devin Thorpe interviews Gordon McInally, the President of Rotary International, on the Superpowers for Good show. McInally shares his passion for mental health and how Rotary has been quietly working on mental wellness for years. He highlights the challenges that have arisen from the Covid-19 pandemic, especially for young people. McInally discusses the importance of addressing mental health, which is often treated as a taboo subject. He mentions Rotary's flagship project, the Global Eradication of Polio campaign, and the progress they have made in reducing polio cases worldwide. McInally talks about his role as President of Rotary International and the privilege of meeting Rotarians around the world. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnerships in Rotary's work. McInally shares specific examples of Rotary projects focused on mental health, including initiatives in India and Zambia. He reflects on his personal experience with Rotary's impact, particularly in helping orphaned children in Rwanda find hope and build better lives. McInally encourages individuals to activate their desire to help by joining Rotary and participating in acts of kindness. http://superpowers4good.com"
