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Past District Governor Knut Johnsen (2003-04) and Rotary District 7210\u2019s Rotary Foundation Chair, discusses Rotary International\u2019s mission to \u201cbring us closer to world peace \u2026 through the humanitarian and educational programs\u201d made possible by financing from The Rotary Foundation. Humanitarian projects for those in need here and abroad include issues involving food, poverty, and water. Education projects include foreign exchanges for young people and adults and World Peace Fellows studying conflict resolution. Mr. Johnson clarifies the relationship between the Foundation and the 1.2 million Rotarians around the world who implement these projects: \u201cThe (Rotary) Foundation is the backbone of Rotary, and the Rotarians are the heart and soul.\u201d\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiorotary/support