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Volunteers across Great Britain and Ireland are turning ideas into real, lasting change in their communities.

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1.2 million
members worldwide
200+
countries and areas
99.9%
reduction in polio cases

Rotary is one of the world’s largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.2 million members in over 200 countries.

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The latest stories and updates from across the organisation.

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Our Causes

Areas of focus where we concentrate our humanitarian efforts.

Promoting Peace

Supporting local leaders and peacebuilders so communities can resolve conflict and build lasting understanding.

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Fighting Disease

Helping communities, at home and abroad, prevent and treat disease and live healthier lives.

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Providing Clean Water

Bringing safe water, sanitation and hygiene facilities to communities that need them most.

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Saving Mothers and Children

Improving access to healthcare so more mothers and children survive and thrive.

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Supporting Education

Strengthening local capacity for literacy and basic education.

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End Polio Now

Working to make polio only the second human disease ever eradicated.

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Supporting local leaders and peacebuilders so communities can resolve conflict and build lasting understanding.

Promoting Peace

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Our Projects

Projects that bring communities together to make a difference.

Young People

Helping young people build confidence, develop new skills and discover their potential through hands-on opportunities.

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Disaster Response & Recovery

Mobilising quickly alongside partner organisations whenever communities are hit by disaster.

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Purple4Polio

A nationwide awareness campaign supporting the final push to end polio for good.

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Turn your passion and ideas into lasting change in communities around the world.

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