The Rotary Club is a global organization of business and professional leaders who come together to provide humanitarian service, promote high ethical standards, and advance goodwill and peace around the world. Founded in 1905, it has grown to include thousands of clubs in over 200 countries, with members known as Rotarians. Each Rotary Club engages in various community service projects, focusing on issues like health, education, and poverty alleviation. Members often participate in local and international initiatives, such as the PolioPlus program, which aims to eradicate polio globally. The organization emphasizes fellowship and networking among its members.