Rotary District 9800
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Global Caring
As a truly international organisation with approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belonging to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas, Rotary is dedicated to building goodwill and peace throughout the world. Rotarians carry out humanitarian projects and exchange programs to address such issues as poverty, health, hunger, education and the environment.
Rotary participates in a broad range of humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities designed to improve the human condition. Rotary grants support projects that provide health care and medical supplies, clean water, food, job training, youth development and education to millions of people in need, particularly in the developing world.
Rotary also works closely with the World Health Organisation and UNICEF in the global effort to eradicate polio. PolioPlus is Rotary’s flagship program.
Because of its global reach, its total focus on promoting international understanding and its concern for truth, fairness, improved relations between peoples and world peace, Rotary is the only non-governmental organisation to obtain the highest consultative status with the United Nations. In this capacity, Rotary has a voice within the UN system allowing access to its people and worldwide resources.
Known as the world’s largest private provider of international education scholarships, The Rotary Foundation funds more than 1,000 students annually to study overseas and act as cultural ambassadors. Rotary also partners with eight prestigious universities around the globe to educate mid-career professionals in peace and conflict resolution to become tomorrow’s peacemakers.
