Secret 3K

The Secret 3K: Empowering Women and Girls

Rotary International provides us as Rotary members, a path to open opportunities and conversations to imagine a world of hope for our future. 

Empowering Girls was identified as a presidential initiative started by Rotary International Past President Shekar Mehta and continues through our current Rotary International President Jennifer Jones.  “While Rotary serves all children, it is often the girls who are disadvantaged”.  Shekar Mehta.  While the initiative is Empowering Girls, we also by our actions and service are empowering women. 

One way is to bolster programs already occurring to empower women and girls.  In partnering with others, we not only promote Rotary but also give us as Rotarians a platform to consider where we can grow this initiative. Join in with other Rotarians, youth and your local community to walk or run together.

The Secret Marathon, an initiative by IPDG Martin Parnell of Rotary International District 5360, has resulted in a book launch, a movie documentary, and an established program to support women and girls in Afghanistan.  On Wednesday, March 8^th, International Women’s Day, individuals from around the globe will be lacing up their running shoes and walking/running to raise funds to support the Secret 3K.  The Running Room is facilitating venues to support participants, and if you are not near a town or city which has a Running room there are virtual opportunities just outside your front door!

In the words of PDG Mary Turner, “it’s almost Friday night and in our house, that means it's pizza and movie night.  Tell you what, I will supply a link to the Secret Marathon movie, https://vimeo.com/thesecretmarathon/ you supply the pizza and let’s see what action we can take as members of Rotary to support the empowerment of women and girls.  After you watch the movie, I know you will be inspired, and I trust that you will get on your computer and lace up your runners.  We have 3 weeks which is an achievable fitness training period to walk or run a 3 km distance.  So, let’s go!  It’s what Rotary does, and we all know that together we are changing lives.  To register for the Secret 3k, click on this link: https://www.secret3k.com/ .