Rotary forges partnerships with like-minded groups – from community nonprofits to the United Nations – that make us stronger and more successful at what we do.

Our partners

Rotary collaborates with international, governmental, and university groups to tackle global humanitarian issues.

• Polio: Rotary is a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to end polio, along with the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Peace and conflict resolution: The Rotary Peace Centers program develops leaders who are catalysts for peace and conflict resolution locally and globally. Rotary Peace Fellows receive a master’s degree or complete a certificate program at one of our six partner universities.
• Water and sanitation: Rotary and the U.S. Agency for International Development work together to support water and sanitation projects through the RI/USAID International H2O Collaboration.

Explore Rotary's partnerships

Working with partners

Rotary’s relationship with the following partners opens the door for Rotarians to work with them directly:

• Dollywood Foundation's Imagination Library for literacy
• Global FoodBanking Network for hunger
• Peace Corps for promoting peace
• ShelterBox for disaster relief
• YSA (Youth Service America) for youth involvement

Our strategic partners

Rotary has formed strategic partnerships with the following organizations to offer service opportunities:

• UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
• World Vision

United Nations and Nongovernmental Organizations

Rotary appoints representatives each year to UN bodies and NGOs worldwide. Rotary’s representatives meet regularly with officers and staff from international agencies to:

• Discuss parallel concerns and potential areas for cooperation
• Inform organizations about Rotary’s programs
• Gather information about the developments and programs of other groups

Resources & Reference

• RI/USAID International H2O Collaboration
• Apply for a UNESCO-IHE scholarship (for water and sanitation professionals)
• Global Polio Eradication Initiative
• UN Rotary Outreach Programme