About Rotary and Rotary Club of Coimbatore

Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 46,000+ clubs work together to:

Our mission

We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

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.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore

Rotary Club of Coimbatore is one of the oldest clubs in South India. It was inaugurated on May 23rd, 1943 by H.E. Sir Arthur Hope, the then Governor of Madras. The Club was formally admitted into the Rotary International by charter on 21st June 1945.