Service and Fellowship

Rotarian Robert Hall greets children who will be vaccinated against polio during a National Immunization Day. Moradabad, India. Photo by Alyce Henson / Rotary Images.

The Rotary motto Service Above Self conveys the humanitarian spirit of the organization’s more than 1.2 million members. Strong fellowship among Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects characterize Rotary worldwide.

Plan a project Help your club get started on successful projects by learning how to identify community needs, assess available resources, set goals, and more.
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Areas of focus Explore the six Areas of Focus recognized as community service priorities: peace and conflict resolution; disease prevention and treatment; water and sanitation; maternal and child health; education and literacy; economic and community development
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Make connections Connect with Rotarians outside of your community to organize a cultural or vocational exchange, partner on service projects, and more.
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Work with partners Rotary's network of individuals and organizations provides access to support and expertise to strengthen community service projects. Learn about partnerships to help develop more effective service programs.
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Fund a project Project funding can come from club, district, or international efforts.
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Polio Many still live under the threat of polio, which is why Rotary is committed to ending this disease worldwide.
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