More than 700,000 people die by suicide each year, according to the World Health Organization. While there is no simple solution, Rotary clubs around the world are supporting the work of mental health providers and taking other actions. In this issue of Rotary magazine, we introduce you to members who have dedicated themselves to this cause, often after suffering their own loss. Then, in our Handbook section, find out how you can be a mental health ally.

Click here to read the November 2023 issue. The link will take you to your digital copy, which you can read using any common web browser.

Also this month, we return to Singapore to explore the 2024 Rotary International Convention city's rich culinary landscape. From street food to ethnic eateries to Michelin-starred restaurants, Singapore's food scene is a celebration if its multicultural identity. Be sure to register for the convention and experience it for yourself. Don't wait; the deadline for the early registration discount is 15 December.

And finally, we catch up with a former Rotary Youth Exchange student now serving as Canada's ambassador to Japan. Looking back on a distinguished career, Ian McKay says it all started with Rotary.