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Skip to main content Stop Video The Rotary Difference We Connect People Rotary unites more than a million people Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. 1.2 Million members and 35,000+ clubs We Transform Communities We take action locally and globally Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions. 16 Million volunteer hours each year We Solve Problems No challenge is too big for us For more than 110 years, we’ve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease. 2.5 Billion children immunized against polio Our Causes Explore Promoting Peace Promoting Peace Rotary fosters understanding across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas. See how we foster peace Feature Story Educating on the front lines Sneaking into Boko Haram’s back yard to rescue girls wasn’t what a university president had planned on, but she, a Rotary Club and community leaders braved “dangerous territory” in Nigeria and started programs to feed and educate refugees – whose number eventually swelled to 400,000. Read the Full Story Explore Fighting Disease Fighting Disease We are resolved to rid the world of polio forever. We also educate and equip communities to stop other diseases and expand access to health care. Learn how we combat disease Feature Story Pakistan’s rise to zero At a busy toll plaza in Kohat, Pakistan, a three-member vaccination team is working fast. Outfitted in blue Rotary vests and flanked by armed military personnel, Rotary vaccinators wade through a sea of traffic to find any child who hasn’t received the polio vaccine. Pakistan and Rotary have turned what was 'a badge of shame' into a model for disease eradication. Read the Full Story Explore Providing Clean Water Providing Clean Water We help bring sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don’t just build wells and walk away. Learn more on clean water Feature Story International Collaboration Rotary and the U.S. Agency for International Development work together to support clean water and sanitation projects. Read the Full Story Explore Saving Mothers & Children Saving Mothers & Children We expand access to quality medical care, sanitation, education and economic opportunities so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger. Learn how we save lives Feature Story Australia putting an end to domestic violence The statistics are sobering: Intimate partner violence is the most common type of violence against women, affecting 30 percent of women worldwide. Recognizing the desperate need, Rotary clubs throughout Australia and New Zealand are working to raise awareness, prevention and victim support. Read the Full Story Explore Supporting Education Supporting Education Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. See how we improve education Feature Story Teaching the Teachers Getting kids into school isn’t enough to solve illiteracy so Rotary focuses on improving education by training and mentoring teachers. Read the Full Story Explore Growing Local Economies Growing Local Economies We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. See how we ease poverty Feature Story Funding Entrepreneurs Using microloans, mentorship, and business education, local Rotary members helped Detroit’s fledgling entrepreneurs launch new businesses. Read the Full Story Feature Stories Rotaractors reshape refugee camp What it takes to be ShelterBox volunteer View All Stories Join Leaders Club activities, social events, and volunteer projects offer networking opportunities that build personal and professional connections. And Rotarians can extend those networks by visiting other clubs around the globe. Learn More Help us change lives locally and around the world Get Involved Donate Join Share Your Rotary Story Every member has a story. 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