The Rotary Representative Network is a group of Rotarians who are appointed annually by the Rotary International president to liaise with international organizations. These organizations work on issues that align with Rotary’s areas of focus, such as polio eradication, health, peace, and the environment.
The network was established in 1991 and has helped Rotary to:
- Collaborate with other organizations on shared goals
- Provide Rotary clubs and districts with knowledge and expertise from the international organizations the representatives work with.
- Connect clubs with resources and speakers
For example, the Rotary Representative Network helped Rotary clubs in Kenya partner with UNICEF on a project to safely reopen schools during COVID-19. They also arranged for a World Health Organization official to advise on global grant projects in Africa, Latin America, and India.