The Rotary Foundation

The Charitable arm of Rotary International, that have been supporting those in need for over 100 years around the world.

The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.

Since it received its very first donation of $26.50 (£21.20) in 1917, the Rotary Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.

With the help of Rotarians and their contacts, lives are better in our community and around the world.

Its mission

The mission of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is to enable Rotarians to advance communities in 7 specific areas (Areas of Focus):-

Peace conflict prevention and resolution

Disease prevention and treatment

Water and sanitation

Maternal and child health

Basic education and literacy

Economic and community development

Supporting the environment.

For further information please click on the attached links:-

www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation

https://www.rotarygbi.org/about-rotary/the-rotary-foundation

The Rotary Foundation sub-pages:

Supporting Education is one The Rotary Foundation's seven areas of focus

Basic education and literacy

Polio Eradication Timeline

more Polio Elimination Project Timeline from 1979

Economic and community development

more Assisting to develop those in need.

Supporting the environment.

more We are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment.