INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
The International Service Committee focuses on club activities that support Rotary’s international goals, strategies and projects. Our foci for projects are the Rotary Seven Areas of Focus.
Polio is right on the verge of complete eradication in the world. $100s of millions have been spent on the effort. Rotary International started the worldwide effort to eradicate polio in 1987 and has been the pivitol organization to see that happen.
When there is a disaster somewhere in the world Rotary sends in Shelter Boxes. In that box are shelter, food, tools and everything needed to keep a family or group of people well for 3 months.
Rotary International and World Peace. Rotary created Peace Centers around the world providing certification and Masters Degrees in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. The creation of the UN was a Rotary Project.
Rotary International and local clubs all support these international peace efforts through donations and grants.
Rotary Clubs around the world support efforts in underdeveloped areas of the world and their own country for water wells, cooking stoves, sanitation, housing, education and medical services.
Education is a huge part of Rotary in the US and throughout the world. Rotary International has a network of scholarships worldwide that provides student opportunities. Rotary Clubs build school parks, music centers, schools, camps and just about anything where there is a need.
Rotary is the most widespread service organization in the world. If a person wants to do good in the world, Rotary is the best way to get involved and make a real difference.