International Programs
Rotary members share a simple but powerful belief: when we work together, we can make the world a better place.
Across more than 35,000 clubs worldwide, ordinary people unite with an extraordinary sense of responsibility—to take action on the challenges that impact us all.
Together, we strive to:
- Promote peace, building understanding where there is conflict.
- Fight disease, bringing health, dignity, and hope to communities in need.
- Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, ensuring that every person has access to life’s most essential resources.
- Save mothers and children, so families everywhere can thrive.
- Support education, opening doors and changing futures through learning.
- Grow local economies, helping communities become strong, sustainable, and full of opportunity.
Here in Glenelg, our Rotary members proudly carry these values forward.
We are actively involved in a number of Rotary International programs, each one chosen because it reflects our passion for service and our commitment to uplifting others.
Rotary Club of Glenelg – Support for ROMAC Families
The Rotary Club of Glenelg is proud to support ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children)—a humanitarian program operated by the Rotary Districts of Australia and New Zealand. ROMAC provides lifesaving and complex medical treatment for children from developing countries who are suffering from conditions that cannot be treated in their home nations.
Through this program, not only are children’s lives transformed and their dignity restored, but Australian surgeons and medical teams also gain valuable experience treating rare and severe medical cases. Importantly, no Australian child is disadvantaged, and all processes strictly follow Australian immigration and medical governance guidelines.
Shelter Box
ShelterBox believes that shelter is a human right a vital lifeline when disaster or conflict turns lives upside down. When families lose everything, a simple, safe space to sleep and recover can cut through the chaos and help them take their first steps toward rebuilding.
The iconic green ShelterBox provides exactly that: a durable kit filled with essentials like a family tent, tools, solar lights, and cooking equipment — tailored to the needs of each community so people can begin repairing homes and restoring dignity.
The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation is central to Rotary’s mission of advancing global humanitarian, educational, and peace‑building initiatives. As part of this commitment, the Rotary Club of Glenelg coordinates all club‑approved Rotary Foundation donations, ensuring contributions are managed effectively to support life‑changing global programs.
The club also keeps its board and members informed about Rotary Foundation projects, activities, and giving opportunities, helping everyone understand how Foundation‑supported work delivers meaningful, long‑term impact around the world.
Through active coordination and clear communication, the Rotary Club of Glenelg proudly supports the ongoing mission and projects of the Rotary Foundation, strengthening our contribution to building a better, more resilient world.
