A call to support The Rotary Foundation

Fellow Rotarians,

Season Greetings!

Our Rotary journey is built on service and a shared commitment to making the world a better place. At the core of these efforts is The Rotary Foundation, a powerful force that turns our aspirations into impactful action. Through its programmes, the Foundation addresses global challenges — fostering peace, fighting disease, ensuring access to clean water and supporting education, among others.

Yet, only 30 per cent of Rotarians currently contribute to this remarkable cause. This is a call to action: supporting TRF is not just a responsibility, it’s an opportunity to create lasting change. Every contribution, no matter how small, fuels projects that touch lives locally and globally. The Foundation has set an ambitious target of $500 million for this year, and with your support, we can achieve it.

Your donations directly impact lives. Fifty per cent of contributions go to the World Fund, supporting international projects, while the other half is invested in local initiatives through district/global grants. This ensures that your contributions benefit both local and global communities.

As we move toward 2024–25, our Foundation Trustee Chair Mark Maloney has set five clear goals for us:

• Lead by example: Every Rotarian should contribute to the Annual Fund and Endowment Fund.
• Increase the donor base: Encourage more Rotarians to give and amplify our impact.
• Support polio eradication: Continue our unwavering commitment to eradicating polio.
• Promote the Paul Harris Society: Inspire more members to join and contribute regularly.
• Organise Million Dollar events: Raise awareness and funds for the Endowment Fund through significant fundraising events.

Finally, we have a pledge to fulfil this year: we must ensure that our Endowment Fund reaches $2.025 billion by June 2025. Currently, we are $270 million short of this target. It is crucial that we encourage Rotarians to contribute to the Endowment Fund, helping to secure their legacy while supporting the long-term impact of Rotary’s mission.

Let’s strengthen our commitment and be the driving force behind these goals. Every dollar makes a difference, and together, we will continue planting the seeds of hope for generations to come. Thank you for your continued support.

Anirudha Roychowdhury
RI Director, 2023–25