Four Avenues of Service - International Service

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

The Fourth Avenue of Service is perhaps the area in which Rotary is most outstanding. With clubs in 154 countries, Rotary has a unique opportunity to further understanding and world peace through the programs of International Service that include Special International Meetings, International Educational and Cultural Activities, World Community Service and the programs of The Rotary Foundation. All club members should be encouraged to become personally involved in International Service.

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS of Rotary present opportunities for fellowship and communication links that can last for years. These meetings include the annual Rotary International Convention and the Rotary Peace Forum.

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE activities include Rotary's Youth Exchange Program, Rotary Foundation Scholarships, Group Study Exchanges, Rotary Volunteers, and Grants for University Teachers to serve in developing countries. Some of these programs and the Rotary Foundation are described in further detail elsewhere in this publication.

FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGES arranged through district or club officers offer an opportunity to visit in Rotarians' homes and experience hospitality in another land.

WORLD FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES  are  programs in which international friendships are fostered through hobbies and common interests ranging from "ham" radio to chess by mail, golf, travel and yachting. A wonderful way to broaden and enhance a hobby and make friends around the world.

WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE offers a range of activities through which Rotarians conduct projects to improve lives and meet human needs and thus promote international understanding and good-will by means of material, technical and professional assistance. Your club can join in cooperative efforts with a Rotary Club or needy institution in another country. Humanitarian assistance and development projects aimed at improving the quality of life and providing self-help in developing countries are targets for World Community Service. A listing of world-wide projects needing help in fields of health, community assistance and food is available from R.I.