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

 
The Rotary Foundation has received Charity Navigator's highest rating - Four Star Charity

Rotary is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.

The world has no shortage of problems. To focus Rotary efforts at its various levels, The Rotary Foundation (TRF) has identified areas where Rotary can contribute to lasting change.  These specific causes, known as the 7 Areas of Focus, help us align our local work and maximize our global impact. 

Promoting peace

Fighting disease

Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene

Saving mothers & children

Supporting education

Growing local economies

Protecting the environment

 
 

Rotary’s programs are developing the next generation of leaders, providing funding to make the world a better place, and making peace a priority. And our programs are not just for club members. Learn how you can make a difference in your community through Rotary.

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Rotary Community Corps

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

Rotary Youth Exchange

New Generation Service Exchange

Grants

Scholarships

 
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Rotary honors a tireless advocate for women and girls

The 2024 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award recipient promotes women’s health and empowerment

New film tells story of Sir Nicholas Winton, World War II hero and humanitarian

Rotarian saved hundreds of children at risk of being killed by the Nazis in the lead up to World War II

Rotary projects around the globe March 2024

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Customize your Rotary convention with tours

The Host Organization Committee has organized tours that Rotary members can experience before and after the Rotary International Convention.