Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. Rotary members are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to poverty.

Our members and our foundation work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

We provide training and access to well-paying jobs and financial management institutions.

HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPEN

We create opportunities to help individuals and communities thrive financially and socially.

Statements of purpose and goals

The Rotary Foundation invests in people to create measurable and enduring economic improvement in their lives and communities by:

• Strengthening the development of local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities
• Developing opportunities for decent and productive work, particularly for youth
• Building the capacity of local organizations and community networks to support economic development
• Supporting studies related to economic and community development