International

International service promotes worldwide goodwill. It includes emergency boxes to disaster areas, eye camps for cataract operations, vocational training schools, text books, tools, water filtration units and many other items for areas of need. Rotarians of different race, creed and custom, when brought together, play an important part in breaking down prejudice and developing true international understanding. Many Rotarians volunteer their free time for projects in third world countries in order to bridge the gap of world understanding.

Rotary also has its own charity named the Rotary Foundation which administers many programmes. The Foundation's most ambitious project so far has been PolioPlus, a successful campaign to help immunise the world's children against polio, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and tuberculosis. PolioPlus raised over $400 million. The fund also provides grants, educational scholarships and opportunities for young people.