Rotary International

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Rotary International is a global humanitarian service organization of business and professional leaders dedicated to promoting peace, fighting disease, supporting education, and improving communities worldwide.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf humanitarian organization
international organization
nongovernmental organization
nonprofit organization
service organization
countryOfHeadquarters United States
fieldOfWork community development
disaster relief
education
peacebuilding
public health
focusArea basic education and literacy
disease prevention and treatment
economic and community development
maternal and child health
peace and conflict prevention/resolution
supporting the environment
water and sanitation
formerName Rotary Club of Chicago
foundedBy Paul P. Harris
foundingDate 1905-02-23
foundingLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States
fullName Rotary International
governedBy Board of Directors
Council on Legislation
hasMemberOrganization Interact club
Rotaract club
Rotary Community Corps
Rotary club
hasPublication The Rotarian
hasSubsidiary The Rotary Foundation
hasYouthProgram New Generations Service Exchange
Rotary Youth Exchange
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
headquartersLocation Evanston, Illinois, United States
membershipType business and professional leaders
motto Service Above Self
notableProgram PolioPlus
officialLanguage English
organizationalStructure districts
zones
parentOrganization Rotary family
purpose fighting disease
humanitarian service
improving communities worldwide
promoting high ethical standards in business and professions
promoting peace
supporting education
shortName Rotary
slogan People of Action
website https://www.rotary.org/


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