Service and Fellowship
The Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self’ conveys the humanitarian spirit of Rotary’s 1.2+ million members. Strong fellowship among Rotarians along with meaningful community and international service projects characterise Rotary worldwide.
Rotary’s Areas of Focus
Rotary clubs serve communities around the world, recognising that each community has its own unique concerns and needs. The most successful and sustainable Rotary service tends to fall within one of the following seven areas:
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Saving mothers and children
At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Our projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.
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Growing local economies
Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and develop opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also help strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
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Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation recognise these seven areas of focus as organisational priorities, and there are countless ways that Rotarians can address these needs locally and internationally. View Waikato Sunrise’s Fundraising and Programmes to learn more about how Waikato Sunrise is making a difference.