Rotary is an international, humanitarian service organization. The men and women of Rotary International are business and professional leaders who volunteer their time and resources to help others in their local communities and throughout the world.

Rotary International encourages cubs to focus their Community Service activities in certain areas. Areas of emphasis include combatting hunger and violence, promoting literacy, preventing drug abuse adn AIDS, meeting the needs of children, helping the elderly, and protecting the environment (a program known as Preserve Planet Earth - PPE).

Rotary International programs such as World Community Service (WCS), Rotary Community Corps (RCC) and Rotary Volunteers (RV) link communities needing help with Rotary clubs and individuals willing to provide assistance. Popular RI programs for youth and young adults include Interact and Rotaract service clubs, Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE), and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. Friendship Exchange and Rotary Recreational and Vocational Fellowships are still other ways Rotarians nurture global friendship.

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