~ Peace and conflict prevention/resolution  ~ Disease prevention and treatment  ~  Water and sanitation  ~  Maternal and child health ~  Basic education and literacy ~  Economic and community development

Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation recognize these six areas of focus as organizational priorities, and there are countless ways that Rotarians can address these needs locally and internationally. Rotary clubs serve communities around the world, each with unique concerns and needs. Rotarians have continually adapted and improved the way they respond to those needs, taking on a broad range of service projects. The most successful and sustainable Rotary service tends to fall within one of these six areas.