ROTARY

Rotary's History

 

Rotary links 1.2 million members to form an organisation of international scope. It started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities.

 

Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of its members.

 

“Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.” - PAUL P. HARRIS

 

 

 

Rotary International

 

Rotary International supports Rotary clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs and initiatives.

 

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad.

 

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 sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

 

 

Rotary Foundation

 

The Rotary Foundation helps fund our humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives.

 

The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.

 

During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.

 

With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.

 

 

Rotary clubs

 

Rotary clubs unite dedicated people to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action.

 

The heart of Rotary is our members, dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.

 

Rotary members share ideas, make plans, hear from the community, and catch up with friends during club programs that fuel the impact we make.

 

 

Rotaract clubs

 

Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18-30 in communities worldwide to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.

 

In communities worldwide, Rotary and Rotaract members work side by side to take action through service. From big cities to rural villages, Rotaract is changing communities like yours.

 

Join the global movement of young leaders who are developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

 

 

Interact clubs

 

Through Interact clubs, people ages 12-18 connect with others in their community or school and learn about the world through service projects and activities. Interact clubs bring together these people to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.

 

Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world.