Philanthropy - Evanston, Illinois, United States
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million friends, leaders and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad.The Rotary District of Gold Coast has 52 clubs with nearly 1500 Rotarians, spanning across across the New South Wales/Queensland border and is located between the four "Gs": Grafton in the south-east Glen Innes in the south-westGoondiwindi in the north-west Gold Coast in the north-eastRotarians solve real problems taking real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.Our motto is 'Service Above Self' and our guiding principles have been the foundation of our values: service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership.Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world's most persistent issues and our 35,000+ clubs work together to:Promote peaceFight diseaseProvide clean water, sanitation, and hygieneSave mothers and childrenSupport educationGrow local economies