A global network of 1.4 million people taking action
Rotary brings together leaders from all continents, cultures, and occupations to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action for good.
Service Above Self
Founded in 1905 by Paul P. Harris in Chicago, Rotary is an international service organization with more than 46,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Members — called Rotarians — are people of action who combine their professional expertise, time, and resources to address community challenges and create sustainable change.
The Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do — we ask ourselves:
The Five Avenues of Service
Strengthen fellowship and ensure the effective functioning of the club.
Promote high ethical standards in business and professions.
Improve the quality of life in our communities.
Advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace.
Empower young leaders through Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, and exchanges.
Doing Good in the World
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since 1917, it has spent more than US$4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
Every gift makes a difference — funding clean water, polio eradication, education, peace fellowships, and global grants in the seven Areas of Focus.
- PolioPlus — within reach of eradicating polio worldwide
- Global Grants — large-scale international service
- District Grants — local community impact
- Peace Fellowships — building global peacemakers
- Disaster Response Grants — when communities need help most