Rotary is a worldwide organization
of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service,
encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and
peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than
31,000 Rotary clubs located in 167 countries.
Throughout its history, Rotary International has collaborated with many civic
and humanitarian organizations as well as government agencies in its efforts to
improve the human condition. An excellent example of what these partnerships can
accomplish can be found in Rotary's ambitious PolioPlus program. Launched in
1985 in concert with the World Health Organization, the US Centers for Disease
Control (CDC), and UNICEF, Rotary's goal is to immunize every child in the world
against polio by the year 2005. Rotary brought to the effort millions of
volunteers to assist in vaccine delivery, social mobilization, and logistical
help at the local, national, regional, and international levels.
Rotary International's External Relations Department was developed to help
maintain and improve collaboration between Rotary International and other
nongovernmental organizations. External Relations focuses on extending Rotary's
outreach to the international community through:
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Support of Rotary's
Representative Network with the United Nations and other organizations.
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Promotion of Rotary programs and
activities by organizing keynote speeches, panel presentations, and exhibits
at major international events.
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Education to the United Nations
and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) about community level partnership
opportunities with Rotary.
You can visit Rotary
International at www.rotary.org
