Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

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Give to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International!

CLICK HERE to contribute

Rotary clubs worldwide are making a push to raise funds to wipe out Polio.   Thanks to the efforts of Rotary International and other organizations over the last two decades, polio cases have reduced by 99 % and Rotary, along with other international organizations, are aiming to get rid of the last 1%.  The world is 'this close' to eradicating a crippling disease - 99% there! Do your part and give generously to this cause at the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. www.rotary.org/contribute.

Note to Club members: If you make a contribution online, be sure to email Dana at dana@nashvillerotary.org to let her know so that you can receive proper credit towards a PHF.

WHAT IS THE ROTARY FOUNDATION?

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

The Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary "to do good in the world." It has grown from an initial contribution of US$26.50 to more than US$117.9 million contributed in 2004-05. Its event-filled history is a story of Rotarians learning the value of service to humanity.

The Foundation's Humanitarian Programs fund international Rotary club and district projects to improve the quality of life, providing health care, clean water, food, education, and other essential needs primarily in the developing world. One of the major Humanitarian Programs is PolioPlus, which seeks to eradicate the poliovirus worldwide. Through itsEducational Programs, the Foundation provides funding for some 1,200 students to study abroad each year. Grants are also awarded to university teachers to teach in developing countries and for exchanges of business and professional people. Former participants in the Foundation's programs have the opportunity to continue their affiliation with Rotary as Foundation Alumni.

CLICK HERE for information about the Ambassadorial Scholarship program.

CLICK HERE for information about the Rotary Youth Exchange programs.