Rotary World Wide Work
Written By: GDRCMultiMedia On 30/07/2009 Time (15:53:45)
Throughout its history, Rotary International has collaborated with many civic and humanitarian organizations as well as government agencies in its efforts to improve the human condition.
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Cooperative efforts continue to be a key element of Rotary service today. Rotary clubs in Switzerland and Germany, for example, have helped victims of anti-personnel mines in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross limb-fitting center in Battambang, Cambodia, and the component factory in Phnom Penh. Rotary clubs raised more than US $1.5 million dollars to support the effort.
Currently, 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 160 countries cooperate with civic and humanitarian organizations to promote goodwill and service.
Rotarians initiate community projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as violence, drug abuse, youth, AIDS, hunger, the environment, and illiteracy. Rotary clubs are autonomous and determine service projects based on local needs.
Rotarians work with and for youth to address challenges facing young people today. Through participation in Rotary-sponsored Interact clubs (for secondary school students), Rotaract clubs (for young adults), and Rotary Youth Leadership awards, young people worldwide learn leadership skills and the importance of community service. Rotary Youth Exchange gives high school students the opportunity to broaden their world view and build international friendships.
In large cities often plagued by urban violence, Rotary has the community-based network to help. Rotary-sponsored projects and conferences address the root causes of violence such as drug abuse, poverty, lack of role models, and gangs.
The main objective of Rotary is service, in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence.
