Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends and problem-solvers in more than 46,000 clubs, who exchange ideas and take action to make lasting change.
The Four-Way Test
Written in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor to rescue a failing company, and adopted by Rotary International in 1943. Members are asked to apply it to the things they think, say and do — in business as much as in service.
Of the things we think, say or do:
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Twenty-four words, and a decision that fails any one of them is not a decision Rotary makes.
The Object of Rotary
Rotary sets out its purpose as the encouragement and fostering of the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise, developed along four lines:
First — Club service
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service, and the fellowship that makes a club work.
Second — Vocational service
High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
Third — Community service
The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life.
Fourth — International service
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional people united in the ideal of service.
The seven Areas of Focus
Rotary organises its service around seven areas. Clubs choose projects within them, and Rotary Foundation grants are awarded against them.
Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
Disease prevention and treatment
Water, sanitation and hygiene
Maternal and child health
Basic education and literacy
Community economic development
Environment
Polio
Rotary began the fight against polio in 1979 and has been at it ever since, alongside the WHO, UNICEF, the CDC, the Gates Foundation and national governments. Cases have fallen by more than 99.9 per cent. India was certified polio-free in 2014 after a campaign in which Indian Rotarians played a central part, and surveillance and immunisation continue, because the disease returns wherever attention lapses.
The Rotary Foundation
Rotary’s own charitable foundation funds the work clubs cannot fund alone. District grants support local projects; global grants support larger international ones with a partner club abroad. Both are funded by member contributions, which means every rupee given comes back as project work somewhere.
This year’s theme
From the RI President
District 3150
Our club
The Rotary Club of Hyderabad Mega City is Club ID 26549 in Rotary International District 3150. Visitors are welcome at any regular meeting.