The Rotary Foundation is Rotary's own charity which was founded over 100 years ago with a small endowment has today spent more than $4 billion on life changing, sustainable projects

Rotary Foundation is about helping Rotarians to do good in the world. It is the  trust fund of Rotary International; its mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. ’.

The seven areas of focus are:

• Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Maternal and child health
• Basic education and literacy
• Community economic development
• Environment

Sustainability is a key element to ensure projects lasting long after our direct involvement.

The Foundation has supported clubs with District 1040 with projects both locally and internationally