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"To Do Good In The World"

The Rotary Foundation (Canada) is a Canadian federally chartered corporation and Canadian registered charity supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

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“We should not live for ourselves alone, but for the joy in doing good for others.’’
– Arch Klumph, 1929

Rotary invites donors to create a lasting legacy by supporting The Rotary Foundation’s Endowment, ensuring future generations can continue making a global impact through life-changing service projects.

On September 4th, 35 Rotarians enjoyed a dinner cruise in Vancouver Harbour celebrating their contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Guests included Past RI President Jennifer Jones and Foundation leaders, who shared inspiring stories of impact around the world. Jennifer recounted visiting a Karachi slum to support polio eradication. Tim Schilds highlighted education projects in Malawi, helping girls attend school and build brighter futures. Chris Offer shared environmental initiatives in South Africa improving food security and teaching sustainable practices. Carolyn Ferguson told the story of Hilda Cliffe’s legacy in education. The evening celebrated Rotary’s global reach and lasting humanitarian impact.

Le 4 septembre, 35 Rotariens ont participé à une croisière-souper dans le port de Vancouver pour célébrer leurs contributions à la Fondation Rotary. Parmi les invités : l’ancienne présidente du RI, Jennifer Jones, et des dirigeants de la Fondation, qui ont partagé des histoires inspirantes de l’impact du Rotary dans le monde. Jennifer a parlé de sa visite dans un bidonville de Karachi pour l’éradication de la polio. Tim Schilds a présenté des projets d’éducation au Malawi, permettant aux filles d’aller à l’école. Chris Offer a partagé des initiatives environnementales en Afrique du Sud. L’événement a souligné la portée mondiale et l’impact humanitaire durable du Rotary.

Celebrating Rotary Canada’s Impact and Thanksgiving Spirit

As clubs across Canada prepare for Thanksgiving service projects, there’s even more to celebrate! Rotary members worldwide exceeded The Rotary Foundation’s US$500 million goal, raising over US$569 million in 2024–25.

Canadian clubs have sponsored 65 local and 789 global projects, including a recent initiative supporting First Nations communities in Ontario through water treatment training for Indigenous youth.

Canada continues to lead in the fight to end polio, contributing over US$18 million since 2015, and helped surpass the US$2.025 billion Endowment goal.

Hosting the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary showcased Canada’s warmth, generosity, and Rotary spirit.

The Rotary Foundation (Canada) (“TRFC”) is a Canadian registered charity, federally incorporated on December 22, 1967.

TRFC has an all-Canadian Board of Directors, which meets regularly and makes all decisions in connection with the management and investment of annual fund donations by Canadians.

TRFC is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation, who share our vision of a better world.

Among the 27,000 Canadians belonging to 728 Rotary Clubs in Canada, TRFC is a means of donating to projects including the eradication of polio, which Rotary has been a trailblazer for over 40 years – working with and supporting our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

We focus on projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation & hygiene, help mothers and children, support educatoin and grow local economies, as well as on Canadian and international disaster and humanitarian relief.

Canadian Rotarians are part of a larger international community of 1.4 million Rotarians and 45,000 Clubs around the world, and our members are familiar and proud of the demonstrated impacts of Rotary around the world.

Rotary has in the recent past hosted its annual international conventions attended by 30,000 to 35,000 Rotarians from Canada and from around the world in three Canadian cities Montreal (2010), Toronto (2018) and Calgary (2025).

Your donations are more important than ever. TRFC remains dedicated to ensure that every child is protected from polio, and that Canadian Rotarians have the access to grants that empower us to change lives and to continue to Do Good In The World.

Thank you to all Canadians who have donated and continue to support the Rotary Foundation Canada.

Together, we will take action, to build international relationships, to improve lives, to create a better world, to support our peace efforts, and to end polio forever.

The ARES Project

Providing educational materials for rural schools in Kenya

By Sean Hogan

Past Governor of Rotary District 5050 (British Columbia, Canada; Washington, USA)

Member of the Rotary Club of Pacific Northwest Passport

Rotary has been a big part of my life since I joined at age 27. It’s given me friends and opportunities that I would never have had otherwise, including serving as District Governor in 2012-13 (Peace Through Service). One of those opportunities was to be part of Rotary service projects in Kenya, starting in 2009.

The project we’ve been doing in Kenya is called ARES (the African Ruggedized Education System), and our philosophy is that if you truly want to change the world, you begin by educating the children. CLICK THE PICTURE FOR MORE

Rotary supports the installation of e-bike charging stations

With the rapidly expanding use of e-bikes and e-scooters the Rotary Club of Ladner, Delta, BC partnered with the City of Delta to install two free e-bike charging stations. A Rotary Foundation District Grant supports the project.

Support The Rotary Foundation!

Make a gift by donating online, by telephone or by mailing a cheque to The Rotary Foundation (Canada). Your gift will help support Rotary’s vital work in promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and and empowering people and communities.

Donate online at www.rotary.org/donate
Call into The Rotary Support Center and make a payment over the phone with your credit card. Call 1-866-976-8279 (1-866-9ROTARY) to make your donation. The Rotary Support Center is available for calls during weekdays
Make your cheque payable to The Rotary Foundation (Canada) and send it with a completed recognition/contribution form, Click here for a copy of the form or here for a multiple donor form. For where to send the donation(s), please visit our Contact page

Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

Canadian Rotary Members Make a Global Impact Through TRFC

Dear Canadian Rotary Members,

Thank you for sharing your concerns about recent United States federal government policies. While we understand that there is concern, we ask that you not let it discourage your vital financial support of The Rotary Foundation Canada (TRFC).

As a federally registered charity with an all-Canadian board, TRFC ensures your donations directly benefit Canadians and communities worldwide.

Rotary is a non-political, international organization dedicated to making a positive impact, and your donations are now more important than ever. From eradicating polio to promoting peace and community development, TRFC gives Canadian Rotary members access to grants that empower us to change lives and to continue to Do Good In The World.

Rotary is truly a global organization. In the past Rotary year alone, The Rotary Foundation awarded funding to clubs, districts and Rotary Peace Fellows in more than 120 countries.

You can experience the power of our global network firsthand at this year’s International Convention in Calgary from June 21-25, as we celebrate our collective achievements.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Service Above Self. Together, we continue to make a difference—locally and internationally.

We encourage Canadian Rotarians to continue supporting TRFC, ensuring their donations create a lasting impact both locally and globally.

Sincerely,

The Board of The Rotary Foundation (Canada)

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$151 Million in NEW Polio funding

The Government of Canada announces $151 Million in NEW funding to eradicate polio.

Passionate about our Environment

I write this from a sun-filled office in Ancaster, Ontario, the window is cracked open, and the birds are busy filling the air with many melodies. As part of the Niagara Escarpment, we have over 110 waterfalls in the area, and a vast network of hiking trails and ecosystems which led to the designation in 1990 by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, making it one of twelve in Canada.