Rotary collaborates with international, governmental, and university groups to tackle global humanitarian issues.

  • Polio: Rotary is a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to end polio, along with the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • Peace and conflict resolution: The Rotary Peace Centers program develops leaders who are catalysts for peace and conflict resolution locally and globally. Rotary Peace Fellows receive a master’s degree or complete a certificate program at one of our six partner universities.
  • Water and sanitation: Rotary and the S. Agency for International Development work together to support water and sanitation projects through the RI/USAID International H2O Collaboration.

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WORKING WITH PARTNERS 

Rotary’s relationship with the following partners opens the door for Rotarians to work with them directly:

  • Dollywood Foundation’s Imagination Library for literacy
  • Global FoodBanking Network for hunger
  • Peace Corps for promoting peace
  • ShelterBox for disaster relief
  • YSA (Youth Service America) for youth involvement

OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Rotary has formed strategic partnerships with the following organizations to offer service opportunities:

  • UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
  • World Vision

 

UNITED NATIONS AND NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS 

Rotary appoints representatives each year to UN bodies and NGOs worldwide. Rotary’s representatives meet regularly with officers and staff from international agencies to:

  • Discuss parallel concerns and potential areas for cooperation
  • Inform organizations about Rotary’s programs
  • Gather information about the developments and programs of other groups