The Crescent

Middle East | 510 Million People | 35,000 Rotarians

This land has survived empires, wars, and centuries of upheaval. Your team can survive anything too.

The Crescent stretches from Morocco on the Atlantic coast through the ancient cities of the Levant, down the Arabian Peninsula, and across to the borders of Persia. It is the cradle of three of the world’s great religions, the birthplace of writing, mathematics, and astronomy, and home to some of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth. Approximately 510 million people live across this region today.

The challenges facing the Crescent are acute: several countries are experiencing or recovering from active conflict, millions of people are among the world’s largest refugee populations, and economic opportunity remains deeply unequal. Yet Rotary’s 35,000 members in this region — the smallest of the eight — are doing extraordinary work in refugee assistance, education, water access, and peace-building across some of the most difficult operating environments in the world.

The Rotary Foundation awards up to 40 fully funded fellowships annually for professional development certificate programs at Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The fellowship covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and field-study expenses.

During the one-year blended learning certificate program, peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise advance their skills to contribute to their communities and regions. Fellows complete a preliminary online course to be followed by residential courses, attend field visits, and realize a self-designed social change initiative. The program concludes with an on-site capstone seminar which overlaps with the incoming cohort of peace fellows. Upon completion, fellows receive a postgraduate diploma in peace and development studies. Rotary Peace Fellows at Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul, Turkey. 26 February 2025

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Below you will find some activities that are just for fun (J4F). This will help you get a feel for the kind of challenges you will face throughout the 7 areas on campus. Not all tasks are equal, some are worth more points because they are harder to achieve, some may require you to be in a specific area, while others can be completed anywhere and anytime. Like all the activities at camp, the instructions are important and so is your teams ability to work together to solve the challenges you are faced with. As a Rotarian, if you question the rules or instructions, just apply The 4-Way Test.

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Wisest Staff Member

Wisdom isn’t always spoken — sometimes it’s lived. Find a staff member you believe to be the most seasoned in life. You can’t ask their age, birthday, or year — rely only on observation and intuition. Capture a photo with them.

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The Line We Walk

Balance is more than physical — it’s a way of moving through life. Locate a long, narrow surface on campus that allows for single-file movement. As a team, climb on, find your footing, and strike a balanced pose. Capture a photo of the full team without anyone stepping off.

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Beyond Words

Language opens doors to new perspectives. Find a staff member who speaks a language other than English and ask them to be in your team’s photo. Capture the moment and reflect on how embracing diverse voices makes every community richer.

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Caught in the Act

Sometimes the best stories are the ones captured in secret. Snap a stealthy selfie of your team with another team visible in the background — mid-task and completely unaware. Make sure the moment feels natural and spontaneous. Reflect on the joy of witnessing others in action.

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Five-Letter Find

Some clues are simple — if you look closely enough. Search the campus for an object whose name begins with the letter “S” and is exactly five letters long. Once found, photograph your team with it. Challenge yourselves to think creatively and have fun with language and observation.

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Less is More

Sometimes the best outcomes come from the greatest challenges. As a team, pose for a photo where only one limb per every two people is allowed to touch the ground. Use creativity, balance, and teamwork to lift, lean, or support one another. Reflect on how constraints can inspire collaboration and fun.

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Looks Can Be Deceiving

Sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem — and neither are people. Find a container or object on campus that appears full but is actually empty. Capture a photo of your team with it. Reflect on how appearances can be deceiving and how looking closer always tells a better story.

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Family Ties

Leadership often begins with those closest to us. Seek out two staff members at camp who are related by blood or marriage. Take a photo with them. Reflect on how shared values and support systems can inspire leadership from an early age.

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Doppelgänger

They say everyone has a look-alike. Choose one team member to impersonate AJ — through appearance, clothing, pose, or attitude — and capture a photo or video with the team. It’s not just about looks — it’s about capturing his energy and essence.

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Frozen in Time

Time stands still in the right moment. At exactly 22 minutes past any hour, strike a creative team pose and photograph it — making sure a visible clock showing “:22” is included in the shot. Reflect on what it means to pause together, even for a second, in a fast-paced world.

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