John Hewko
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General secretary of Rotary International & The Rotary Foundation. Avid cyclist, father, hockey fan. http://t.co/4yMkFzigjy
Evanston, IL
Joined May 2011
I had a great conversation with incoming @Rotary club presidents from across the Northeast United States. We discussed three priorities for the year ahead: 1️⃣ Form new clubs 2️⃣ Improve the club experience 3️⃣ Focus on meaningful impact in our communities Looking forward to
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One of the most encouraging things I see across Rotary is the impact of women’s leadership. Women are advancing peace, expanding educational opportunities, and addressing challenges facing communities around the world. This International Women’s Day, thank you to the many women
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Learn more about Rotary’s new Peace Center at Symbiosis International University in Pune, India: https://t.co/zKo67FA5f8
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Rotary now has eight Peace Centers worldwide, dedicated to advancing peace. Since 2002, more than 1,800 fellows have graduated from Rotary Peace Centers and gone on to leadership roles around the world.
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The lesson: innovation isn’t about technology alone. When AI is guided by human values and purpose, it becomes a powerful tool for connection, impact, and service.
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Inspired at the RIMEX Conference in San Miguel de Allende by @Rotary members in Mexico using AI to better understand communities and focus their service where it matters most. (1/2)
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I’ve just arrived in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, joining 600 Rotarians for the RIMEX IA 2026 Conference. Despite recent headlines highlighting security concerns in parts of Mexico, the reality on the ground is reassuring — safe, vibrant, and very much business as usual. It’s
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Today I joined @WBEZ and @SashaAnnSimons to reflect on the four‑year anniversary of the war in Ukraine and how civil society has responded. Proud that @Rotary has helped deliver critical humanitarian support, from medical equipment to ambulances, while the resilience of the
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30,000 people have left Ukraine and come to Chicago as refugees or Temporary Protected Status holders since the war began.
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For 121 years, Rotary members have shown up for their communities and for one another—advancing literacy, expanding access to clean water, and leading the fight to end polio. That commitment to service is the foundation of our legacy, and you carry it forward every day.
121 years of connection. 121 years of service. Here’s to the generations of leaders who carry this legacy — and the impact ahead 💛
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US wins in overtime against Sweden. Great game. What a way to finish my Olympic hockey marathon. One more item checked off the bucket list. Tomorrow I speak at a @Rotary event here in Milano + then back home.
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Getting ready for the US-Sweden quarterfinal game at the Milano Olympics. This is 7th game for us in 5 days. Incredible hockey!! Go USA!
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Just touched down in Milan with Marga. Excited to take in the Olympic spirit — ice hockey, ski jumping, cross‑country skiing, and more. Even better, our daughter Maria is joining us. Hope everyone is doing well. Sending all our best from Italy! #MilanoCortina2026
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February is Rotary’s Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month. Proud to support the new @Rotary Peace Center at Symbiosis International University in Pune, India — empowering peacebuilders across Asia. Learn more & apply for 2027 fellowships: https://t.co/YSuSXAQTUW
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From global priorities to local action, women in Rotary lead with purpose. @wibw captured that impact in Kansas, featuring Rotary members supporting survivors of human trafficking during incarceration and as they rebuild their lives after release. See the full story:
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Intersection to Care helps women who are incarcerated in Topeka both while they’re in prison and after they’re released.
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Africa has committed strongly to eliminating cervical cancer. Nurse educator, cancer researcher, and @Rotary member Diana Njuguna shares her thoughts on what it will take to turn those plans into impact within communities:
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Opinion: Governments across the continent have embraced elimination targets. But without community-level implementation, those commitments will not save lives.
Opinion: Governments across the continent have embraced elimination targets. But without community-level implementation, those commitments will not save lives.
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A powerful example of leadership and generosity in service. I am grateful for the belief in our mission that strengthens Rotary’s work worldwide.
Rotary members Ravishankar and Paola Dakoju have pledged $50M to The Rotary Foundation — one of the largest gifts in Rotary history — boosting humanitarian projects worldwide. 👉 Read the full story: https://t.co/tffvpqXib8
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