About Rotary

What Rotary is and what Rotary members work to achieve.

Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million members in over 45,000 clubs, bringing together neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who take action locally and internationally.

Mission & vision

A worldwide network built around service, integrity, and lasting change.

Rotary has been bringing people together for more than a century to tackle real community and global challenges through practical service.

Mission

Rotary provides service to others, promotes integrity, and advances world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship among business, professional, and community leaders.

Vision

Rotary envisions people uniting and taking action to create lasting change in communities, across the world, and in themselves.

Areas of focus

What Rotary members take action on.

Rotary identifies several major areas where clubs and members can concentrate their service efforts at local and international level.

Promote peace

Projects in this area are supported by Rotary clubs, members, partners, and wider Rotary programmes.

Fight disease

Projects in this area are supported by Rotary clubs, members, partners, and wider Rotary programmes.

Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene

Projects in this area are supported by Rotary clubs, members, partners, and wider Rotary programmes.

Improve maternal and child health

Projects in this area are supported by Rotary clubs, members, partners, and wider Rotary programmes.

Support education

Projects in this area are supported by Rotary clubs, members, partners, and wider Rotary programmes.

Grow local economies

Projects in this area are supported by Rotary clubs, members, partners, and wider Rotary programmes.

Protect the environment

Projects in this area are supported by Rotary clubs, members, partners, and wider Rotary programmes.

What makes Rotary different

Rotary’s approach to service and leadership.

We see differently

Rotary uses a multidisciplinary perspective to understand challenges from more than one angle.

We think differently

Members apply leadership, skills, and professional experience to social issues and practical solutions.

We act responsibly

Rotary focuses on committed, sustainable action rather than quick one-off gestures.

We make a difference locally and globally

Rotary clubs work in their own communities while also connecting through an international network.