Rotary International (RI) is a worldwide association comprised of 1.2 million members in 35,000 clubs all over the world.
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on meaningful local and international service projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world.
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues.
The RI Foundation has focused the past 30 years on eliminating polio from the world. Rotary International has led polio vaccination clinics in over 120 countries and has reduced polio 99%. The RI Foundation has assets of over $1 billion and focuses on sustainable projects, leveraging club, district and RI resources. Projects are designed to:
Promote peace
Fight disease
Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
Save mothers and children
Support education
Grow local economies
