Rotary brings together
a global network of volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the
world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million
members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas.
Their work
impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families
in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
Rotary also offers expanded service opportunities including:
·
Interact: A service
organization organized and sponsored by Rotary clubs for young adults aged
12-18. There are more than 12,300 Interact clubs in 133 countries.
·
Rotaract: Groups
organized by Rotary clubs to promote leadership, professional development, and
service among young adults aged 18-30. There are more than 8,000 Rotaract clubs
in 167 countries.
·
Rotary Community Corps (RCCs): Groups of
non-Rotary members who work to improve their communities. There are more than
7,500 RCCs in 80 countries, all organized and sponsored by Rotary clubs.
Membership
Snapshot
Who: Rotary brings
together the kind of people who step forward to take on important issues for
local communities worldwide. Rotary members hail from a range of professional
backgrounds; doctors, artists, small business owners and executives all call
themselves Rotarians. Rotary connects these unique perspectives, and helps
leverage its members’ expertise to improve lives everywhere.
Where: From Haiti and
Greenland to Nigeria and Singapore, Rotary unites a truly diverse set of
leaders from across the world. Currently, the largest number of clubs comes
from the United States, India, Japan and Brazil. The fastest growing Rotary
regions include Southeast Asia and Africa.
What: Rotarians
contribute their time, energy and passion to sustainable, long-term projects in
local communities across the globe. Projects focus on important issues like
peace and conflict resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and
sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy and
economic and community development.
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