Welcome
At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.
We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.
We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.
In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.
DEI Webinar Series
Are you looking for materials on diversity, equity, and inclusion? Explore how Rotary supports our DEI Statement by reviewing these webinar recordings:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Rotary: How Are We Doing?
- Design an Inclusive Plan for Your Organization
- The Power of Connection With Diverse Communities
- Exploring the Black Experience in Rotary
- Building Strong Intergenerational Relationships
- Building a Welcoming Community for People With Disabilities
- Advancing Women in Rotary
- DEI: Overcoming Unconscious Bias in Ourselves
- Formerly Incarcerated Individuals - Myths and Opportunities
- LGBTQ Equality – How to Be An Advocate for Inclusion
- DEI: Someone just came out to me... Now what?!
- Cultural Diversity in Year End Celebrations
DEI Courses (these require you to login to MyRotary)
Members who are committed to local training, you can reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion in Rotary’s culture by using and recommending these DEI courses in the Learning Center:
- Building a Diverse Club
- Committing to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Design an Inclusive Plan for Your Organization (English only)
- Preventing and Addressing Harassment
- The Power of Connection With Diverse Communities (English only)
- Uncovering Unconscious Bias
- Creating an Inclusive Club Culture (new) — Take this course for guidance on helping your club talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion; on identifying what shapes our perspectives; and on making changes to create a more inclusive club.