by Greg Podd, Vice Chair of The Rotary Foundation For the year ending June 30, 2025 Zones 26 and 27 were once again at the very top of the Rotary world in Total Giving (Zone 26 – Number 3, Zone 27 – Number 4).
With Polio being our number one humanitarian priority, Zones 26 and 27, again were the top contributors in the world to this worthy cause (Zone 27 – Number 1 and Zone 26 – Number 4).
As most of you know, The Rotary Foundation had a goal of having a combined total of net assets and commitments totaling 2.025 billion by the year 2025. We should all be more than proud that we exceeded this goal by 25 million. This accomplishment could once again could not have happened without the very dedicated Rotarians from Zone 26 (Number 1 in the world) and Zone 27 (Number 4 in the world).
I get asked constantly "Why are Zones 26 and 27 always at the top in giving to Our Rotary Foundation". The answer is very simple ......it is CULTURE.
Culture is the shared beliefs, values, customs, of a particular group of people that are passed down through generations. This culture has allowed Zones 26 and 27 to consistently lead the world in supporting Our Rotary Foundation.
This culture was developed and maintained by the outstanding leadership that has always existed in Zones 26 and 27. Rotarians in these two zones truly understand the value and the impact that Our Foundation has made in the world. They have a shared identity and a true sense of place in the world, helping them connect with others who have similar values and traditions.