Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In 166 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs.

The mission of Rotary International is to support its member clubs in fulfilling the Object of Rotary by:

Fostering unity among member clubs;

Strengthening and expanding Rotary around the world;

Communicating worldwide the work of Rotary; and

Providing a system of international administration.