This week lunch meeting will be held on Wednesday 12.30pm for 1.00pm at the..MG Suite One, L3 Riverbank Stand, Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide

Please book on our website by Monday September 21 12am to secure your place! Welcome Desk payment by Card only!

Guest Speaker Georgina Tenny

The Long Work of Peace: Why Rotary Matters More Than Ever

What happens after the headlines fade?

Drawing on experiences from South Australia, Nepal, and Washington, D.C., Georgina Tenny explores why peace is not simply the absence of conflict, but the long-term work of building trust, strong communities, and resilient institutions.

Reflecting on her work in the United States Congress, research into post-conflict Syria, and community development in Nepal, Georgina argues that one of the greatest challenges facing modern democracies is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of sustained civic participation. As communities become increasingly disconnected, organisations like Rotary play a vital role in strengthening the relationships and sense of shared responsibility that peaceful societies depend upon.

This presentation offers a fresh perspective on peacebuilding, demonstrating why Rotary's commitment to service, community, and civic engagement may be more important today than at any time in its history.

Speaker Bio:  Georgina Tenny is an Honours student in International Relations and Political Science at Flinders University, where her research explores peacebuilding, democratic governance, and the relationship between international institutions and local communities.

In 2026, Georgina completed a congressional internship in the United States House of Representatives in the Office of Representative Lloyd Doggett while participating in The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) Washington Fellowship at George Mason University. She also completed the Institute of World Politics American Statecraft Seminar, focusing on national security, strategic decision-making, and democratic institutions.

Her work has taken her from community-based women's empowerment programs in Nepal to policy research in Washington, D.C., examining how institutions translate values into meaningful action. She is currently researching congressional engagement with Syria and post-conflict peacebuilding, with a particular interest in how democratic institutions sustain attention to long-term international challenges.

A member of the Rotary Club of St Peters and founder of the Not a Typical Club podcast, Georgina is passionate about strengthening civic participation, intergenerational leadership, and community service. She believes that lasting peace is built not only through diplomacy, but through citizens who choose to show up for one another.

Join us after the meeting for the annual International Day of Peace ceremony at the Adelaide Oval Peace Pole.

Don't forget to give to the Virtual Community Bowl this week by clicking on...  Community Projects Appeal

Please note the venue - MG Suite One, L3 Riverbank Stand, Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide