Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service. The mission is to enable Rotary's members to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Rotarians lead service programs in their communities and abroad that address today's most pressing challenges while encouraging high ethical standards in their vocations.
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
By Amy Edwards | Program Specialist, PolioPlus
Almost 30 years ago, a Rotarian asked Siniki Fandebnet if he’d like to be part of a new Rotaract club in Chad. He joined immediately. “Rotary International’s humanitarian goals were... Read the full report ›By Amy Edwards | Program Specialist, PolioPlus
Lucerne, Switzerland, 27 October 2025 — Music, unity and global purpose filled the air on Sunday evening as Rotary International hosted a spectacular World Polio Day benefit concert at the... Read the full report ›By Dr. Shigeru Omi | Former WHO Regional Director
Editor’s Note: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the World Health Organization’s certification of the Western Pacific Region as polio-free. To commemorate this anniversary, we... Read the full report ›
