OUR HISTORY
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.
Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world.
" Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves."
Raj Kumar Gupta
Founder(2024-2025)
The Rotary Club of Bhairahawa is a community-based organization that was established in 2016-2017 under the leadership of Rotarian Raj Kumar Gupta. The club started with 54 charter members, and since then, it has grown to become one of the most active Rotary clubs in the region. The members of the club from different backgrounds and diverse communities,and they all share a common vision of making the living environment better place to live. The members of the Rotary Club of Bhairahawa are young, energetic, and enthusiastic about making a difference in their communities. They believe that by working together,they can achieve their goals and create positive change in their society. One of the unique aspects of this club is its focus on involving young people in its activities. The club actively seeks out young members who are passionate about making a difference in their communities.
One of the hallmarks of the Rotary Club of Bhairahawa is its commitment to transparency and accountability. The club regularly publishes reports on its activities and financials,ensuring that its members are informed about its operations.
As a community-based organization, the Rotary Club of Bhairahawa has the potential to creat positive change and transform the lives of people in the community for years to come.
Our Mission
The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.
Our Vision Statement
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Still making history
With every project, we’re changing the world for the better. The following stories trace our evolution as an organization through historical documents, artifacts, and images that show the people and events that shaped Rotary.
Rotary’s two official mottoes
Service Above Self and One Profits Most Who Serves Best can be traced back to the early days of the organization.
The roots of Rotary’s polio eradication efforts
In 1979, Rotary began a project to immunize six million children against polio in the Philippines. The effort’s success led to Rotary making polio eradication its top priority.
The start of Rotary in South America
Rotary’s global expansion began early. The chartering of the Rotary Club of Montevideo, Uruguay, in February 1919 brought Rotary to South America.