The Object of Rotary

PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT PREVENTION

Rotary supports training, education and practices related to peacebuilding and conflict prevention through initiatives that help transform conflict in our communities and around the world.

DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Rotary supports activities that reduce the causes and effects of disease. Projects strengthen the health care system by improving access to and expanding medical services, providing medical equipment or training health care personnel.

WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE

Rotary supports activities that encourage the management and protection of freshwater resources and provide universal and equitable access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. 

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

Rotary supports activities and training to improve maternal health and reduce mortality for children under five. Projects strengthen the health care system by improving access to and expanding medical services, providing medical equipment and training health care personnel.

BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY

Rotary supports activities and training to improve education for all children and literacy for children and adults.

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Rotary supports investments in people and communities to alleviate poverty, creating measurable and enduring economic improvements in poor and underserved areas.

ENVIRONMENT

Rotary supports activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance environmental sustainability and foster harmony between people and the environment. 

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