Rotary is the world’s largest non-governmental and non-religious service organization of volunteers. There are approximately 1.4 million Rotarians in the World and over 46,000 Rotary Clubs. Rotary Clubs are found in almost every country and major city of the world. Rotarians provide service designed to improve the world. We particularly provide service to people who are less fortunate and in need. We also volunteer to provide service to local communities, and to international projects. Rotarians also promote ethical service in all professions.

 

Rotary initiated the efforts to Eradicate Polio around the world and was joined by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, WHO, and others in our efforts! Because of our efforts, Polio, one of the world’s most feared diseases, has been almost completely eradicated. More than 2.5 Billion people have been vaccinated against this dreaded disease through the efforts of Rotarians. And today, due to these efforts there are only two countries left, Pakistan and Afghanistan, that still have this disease but with fewer than 20 cases!

 

Rotary supports programs to support Environmental Efforts, Empower The Girl Programs, Promote Peace, Save Mothers & Children, Provide Clean Water, Support Education, and support the Growth of Local Economies, among other activities. 100% of all money donated to Rotary ultimately goes to the cause for which it was intended. The Rotary Foundation has received a Four Stars Rating, the highest rating which is achieved by only 1 percent of all non-profits, from Charity Navigator for 14 straight years – the only non-profit in the world with this recognition!

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