Playa del Carmen’s English-Speaking Rotary Club
Helping the Children and Families of the Riviera Maya
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside meets every Tuesday at La Vagabunda
Please join us for our weekly meeting! Seaside Rotary meets for lunch every Tuesday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at La Vagabunda Restaurant on the corner of Calle 38 and Calle Flamingo in Playa del Carmen. We look forward to meeting you!
La Vagabunda Restaurant
Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside Projects
End Polio Now
Seaside Rotary is Helping to End Polio Now Each year, in October, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside, along with Rotarians worldwide, participates in End Polio Now, a global initiative to increase awareness and raise funds to support Rotary International’s ongoing efforts to eradicate this paralyzing disease for good. The History of Rotary … Read more
Feeding The Future
Feeding the Future – Seaside Rotary’s Feeding Program One of the most important ongoing projects for the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside is our feeding program, ‘Feeding the Future‘. The pilot feeding program was initiated in the remote village of Torres de la Paz, just outside the city of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. … Read more
Clean Water
Seaside Rotary Clean Water Projects Clean water is a fundamental necessity for human health and development, yet millions of people around the world still lack reliable access to this basic resource. For this reason, Clean Water and Sanitation is one of Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus. In this region of Mexico, the tap water is … Read more
Kicks4Kids
Kicks4Kids – Seaside Rotary’s Sneaker Drive It may surprise you to learn that one of the significant health issues for children residing in small villages on the Rivera Maya is snakebite. That’s right. Just a few kilometers away from the center of downtown Playa del Carmen with its glitzy nightclubs, international restaurants and boutique hotels, … Read more
The Big 6
In May 2018, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside was awarded a Global Grant by the Rotary Foundation in the amount of $150,000 USD. This grant money will cover the cost to transport nearly 4 MILLION USD worth of essential medical supplies and equipment to six underserved community hospitals and health centers across … Read more
Scholarships
Seaside Rotary Scholarships Every year, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our community by providing scholarships to local students who aspire to further their education. These scholarships are more than just financial aid—they are a lifeline for students who dream of completing high school … Read more
Seaside Rotary Disaster Relief
Rotary on the Front Lines in Times of Crisis Rotary International has a long history of providing swift, effective disaster relief worldwide. Working on the ground through their global network, Rotary channels resources directly to the areas in need, aiding in recovery and rebuilding efforts. From funding emergency shelters and clean water facilities to rebuilding … Read more
Requests for Grants and Support
About Seaside Rotary’s Grant Request Process Since its inception in April 2012, the Playa del Carmen Seaside Rotary Club has made significant donations of member volunteer hours and money to numerous local organizations as well as contributing to the Rotary International Foundation. Our mission and focus remain on improving the lives of children and families … Read more
News & Updates from Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside
Seaside Rotary Needs Your Help!
Support Needed for an Essential Feeding Program in Playa del Carmen Seaside Rotary’s feeding program, Feeding the Future, was initiated in 2017 in the Torres de la Paz, a village just outside Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Torres de la Paz is a remote settlement that has grown from a few desperate families living in tents, under … Read more
Seaside Rotary Restores Water Filtration System in Cristo Rey
Clean water is a fundamental necessity for human health and development, yet millions of people around the world still lack reliable access to this basic resource. For this reason, Clean Water and Sanitation is one of Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus. The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside is doing its part to help … Read more
The Sneaker Lady and Kicks4Kids
If you live in Playa del Carmen you may have seen Judy Walburn wearing her colorful shirt as she collects donations of children’s sneakers or you may have seen her in Los Tres Hermanos buying more than 100 pairs of children’s shoes at a time. Judy Walburn and her husband Scott live in Pennsylvania and … Read more
Seaside Rotarians Support Pink Brunch
Every Saturday, La Vagabunda hosts an event known as the “Pink Brunch”. It is so named in honor of the cause it supports, breast cancer treatment and awareness. A portion of the proceeds from every “Pink Brunch” goes to support breast cancer charities and awareness projects in the region. This has become a very popular … Read more
Seaside Rotary Brings Some Spice to Puerto Aventuras
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside’s 8th annual Riviera Maya Cook-Off was an overwhelming success! The competition was fierce this year and the numbers were very close but, in the end, three chili chefs came out on top! Congratulations go out to our winning chefs, Seaside Rotarian Susan Hawley (third), Pete Harrison & … Read more
Seaside Swap Meet Raises Funds to Feed the Future
The Fundraising Committee for Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside held a bazaar and clothing swap to raise much-needed funds for “Feeding the Future”, our ongoing nutritional support program for the children in Torres de la Paz in Playa del Carmen. Currently, our club is providing 70 children with healthy, nutritious meals twice a … Read more
Help Seaside Rotary Give the Gift of Clear Vision
This Holiday Season give someone the gift of clearer vision by donating all of your old, unwanted prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses to the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside. Collection boxes will be available at Restaurant Latitude 20° in Puerto Aventuras. Other collection locations will be announced soon. We can accept ALL prescription glasses … Read more
Getting Ready for Another School Year with KKiS!
Every year, volunteers from the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside partner up with KKiS (Keeping Kids in School) to distribute school supplies to students in local schools. This year was no exception and this week, we convened at the KKiS offices to pack 152 bags with school supplies which we will distribute to … Read more
