Sanj Srikanthan on 25 years of disaster relief around the globe with ShelterBox
Welcome to Unscripted, the official podcast of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland. Every month we bring together the voices, stories and insights that shape the Rotary movement – from grassroots initiatives to global partnerships.
Unscripted is hosted by Dave King and Alicia Reade.
To kick off our first ever episode, we're joined by:
Sanj Srikanthan, CEO of ShelterBox, discussing the global impact of Rotary’s disaster relief partnership celebrating its 25th year;
Jasmine Harrison, record-breaking round-the-world sailor and member of Thirsk Rotary Club in Yorkshire, sharing her tale of courage and adventure from Fiji;
Linda Crossland, from Retford Rotary Club, Nottinghamshire highlighting a powerful RotaKids peace project nurturing empathy and leadership in young people.
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22: Rotary Magazine Audio: Summer 2025
This month’s issue of Rotary Magazine celebrates 25 years of ShelterBox, which started out as a Millennium project by Helston Lizard Rotary Club in 2000.
Since then, through its established partnership with Rotary, with a group of passionate and dedicated Rotarians at its core, it has gone on to support over 3 million people recovering from disaster or conflict worldwide, including in the Caribbean where Hurricane Beryl caused extreme devastation and in Gaza, where ShelterBox has been working with other humanitarian aid agencies to support those displaced by war.
Also in this issue, we round up RI President Stephanie Urchick's visit to Rotary GB&I.
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21: Rotary Magazine Audio: Spring 2025
This edition, we shine a spotlight on public image and how Rotary members, clubs and districts can maximise the impact of their activities through publicity and promotion. We'll give you to hints and tips, from mastering social media, to the power of storytelling.
We also catch up with Rotarian sailor, Jasmine Harrison who discusses the challenges of sailing around the world during her stopover in Panama, before embarking on the second leg of the Mini Globe Race, from Panana to Fiji, via the Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, and Tonga.
From battling sargassum seaweed which wrapped around her furling line, to hand-steering through squalls, the member of Thirsk Rotary Club in North Yorkshire proves that she’s a force to be reckoned with.
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20: Rotary Magazine Audio: Winter 2025
Amid the growing challenges of migration and asylum in the UK, Rotary clubs in the Thames Valley are stepping up to make a difference.
The region has become a temporary home for asylum seekers from Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, and beyond, many of whom have endured perilous journeys only to face long waits for legal status in difficult living conditions.
Rotary clubs are responding by providing essentials like clothing, personal items, and refurbished bicycles, while fostering community connections. These efforts highlight the human stories behind global migration - a crisis driven by conflict, persecution, and inequality.
In this issue, discover how Rotary is addressing both the immediate needs of displaced individuals and the wider challenges of building an inclusive, supportive community in an ever-changing landscape.
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19: Rotary Magazine Audio: Autumn 2024
In this edition, we look back at a stunning sporting summer for a number of British athletes who represented Paralympics GB at the Paris Games. Something they all share, on top of their sporting prowess, is that their journeys have all been touched by Rotary.
That includes wheelchair tennis star and Rotary GB&I Ambassador, Abbie Breakwell, Scottish Rotarian and para-canoeist, Hope Gordon, and another two former Rotary Young Citizen Winners.
Also in this edition, a range of important stories on polio, as we mark World Polio Day on 24th October. Hear from six British polio survivors about their first hand experiences living with the disease, and their takes on why eradication is so important.
About Unscripted - The official podcast of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland
Unscripted brings together the voices, stories and insights that shape the Rotary movement – from grassroots initiatives to global partnerships - every month.
Unscripted is brought to you by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland and is hosted by Dave King and Alicia Reade. Look out for new episodes every month.
To find out more about joining Rotary visit rotarygbi.org/join and to read more inspiring Rotary stories, head to magazine.rotarygbi.org.
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