1.
Rotary advocates for literacy.
Through Rotary Literacy Month, Rotary Readers, and book donations, clubs make literacy a priority.
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2.
Rotary is working toward the eradication of polio.
This is the most well-known service project of the group.
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3.
They sponsor the Rotarian Action Group for Population Growth and Sustainable Development.
This group is currently working to decrease maternal mortality.
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4.
Rotary has created Interact for people 12 – 18.
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5.
They offer grants for university teachers.
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6.
Rotary sponsors ambassadorial scholarships.
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7.
They have created the Rotary Peace and Conflict Resolution Program.
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8.
Rotary members participate in community service projects.
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9.
In June 1921, non-racialism became an official policy of Rotary.
This was earlier than many other organizations' equalitarian efforts.
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10.
They form international sister clubs.
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11.
They support the Rotary Youth Exchange.
This is a valuable way to teach younger generations about the world around them.
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12.
They have established Rotaract for people 19 – 30.
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13.
They sponsor Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camps.
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14.
They provide Rotary Fellowships.
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15.
They have established Rotary Community Corps
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16.
Membership is available to all business and professional leaders over 18.
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17.
There are 1.2 million members worldwide.
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18.
They host guest speakers.
This is an important way for clubs to learn about their communities.
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19.
Every action is governed by the Four-Way Test.
This has been a long-running and essential standard of every club.
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20.
Rotary has partnered with UESCO-IHE to train water professionals.
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21.
Rotary is present in 200 countries.
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22.
They publish "The Rotarian," a magazine.
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The organization survived WWII, despite differences of opinions.
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