by Bryan Schaaf | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Bryan Schaaf, Community, Philanthropy, Rotary, Uncategorized
The world is more mobile than it has ever been before and I, like so many others, am a migrant. My family recently moved to Switzerland from Ukraine where we lived for over two years. I am originally from the United States, my wife from Germany, my son is Ukrainian,...
by Bryan Schaaf | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog, Bryan Schaaf, Charity, Community, Philanthropy, Rotary, Uncategorized
There are more than 65 million persons displaced worldwide – more than at any time since World War II. To get a sense of the scale of displacement, and the stories of individuals and families behind the numbers, I highly recommend Ai WeiWei’s Documentary...
by Bryan Schaaf | Mar 9, 2017 | Bryan Schaaf
Last week, the Kyiv Multi-National Rotary Club met in Kupidon, one of my favorite bars in the city. Kupidon is steeped in art, activism, and even revolution. Maidan protesters and other activists before and after have organized here. Walk down the steps into...
by Bryan Schaaf | Feb 8, 2017 | Bryan Schaaf
Rotary International and Peace Corps share the goals of making the world better by promoting service and understanding across cultures. Good clubs and good Peace Corps volunteers both understand the importance of partnerships. In 2015, Rotary International and Peace...
by Bryan Schaaf | Dec 16, 2016 | Bryan Schaaf
Rotarians are part of a global network and are, not surprisingly, committed to promoting global health. Three of Rotary’s six focus areas: (1) Disease prevention and treatment; (2) water and sanitation; and (3) maternal and child health contribute to global health –...
