Rotary International concentrates its efforts to maximize both local and global impact. Rotary’s most successful and sustainable projects tend to address the following causes. All humanitarian initiatives—whether led by scholars, vocational training teams, or other groups funded by The Rotary Foundation’s global grants—work toward specific goals within these areas of focus:
Peacebuilding and conflict prevention: Rotary fosters dialogue to promote understanding within and across cultures. It trains adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and to support refugees who have fled dangerous regions.
Disease prevention and treatment: Rotary educates and equips communities to help stop the spread of life-threatening diseases such as polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. It improves and expands access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene: Rotary supports local solutions to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people. It shares expertise and collaborates with community leaders and educators to ensure long-term project success.
Stay tuned to learn about the other areas of focus next week!