About Rotary

We are People of Action

1.4

Million
WE CONNECT PEOPLE

1.4 million members worldwide

47

Million
WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES

Approximately 47 million volunteer hours each year

$333

Million
WE FUND SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS

$333 million awarded for global service initiatives in 2020-21

Our Causes

Rotary is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.

Promoting peace

Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.

Fighting disease

We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.

Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene

We support local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don’t just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.

Saving mothers and children

Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.

Supporting education

More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.

Growing local economies

We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

Protecting the environment

Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.

Become a part of Rotary !

Join Rotary and Make a Difference

Joining Rotary means joining a global network of passionate individuals dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities and around the world.

We Welcome Everyone

There are no age, gender, or professional barriers to joining Rotary.

Fun and Meaningful Connections

Joining Rotary means forming friendships and connections with diverse individuals who share a common passion for serving others.

Transforming Communities

Through service projects and initiatives, Rotary members work together to create lasting change and make their communities better places to live.

Unite and Take Action

At Rotary, we believe that when people come together, they can achieve incredible things.

Join San Clemente Rotary

The San Clemente Rotary Club, chartered on March 26, 1946, celebrated its 75th Club History in 2021. In its first 25 years (1946-1971), the San Clemente Rotary Club has successfully worked for club recognition in the District and beyond, demonstrated support for the needy in Rotary’s avenues for service, and provided fun for its membership. It has demonstrated that with its 71 members it is ready for new challenges.

…read more about our history