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PHILOSOPHIES

IN GROWING TO GIVE

Every form of Q: HOW DO YOU BELIEVE COMMUNITY 1. Building Trust and Credibility: 5. Driving Innovation:
SERVICE CAN TRANSFORM
contribution is NOT ONLY THE LIVES OF THOSE Leaders who actively engage with their Engaging with the community
communities build trust and credibility.
provides leaders with valuable insights
important. Empowering RECEIVING HELP BUT ALSO THE By showing a genuine interest in the and perspectives that can drive
INDIVIDUALS AND PROFESSIONALS
oneself with the INVOLVED IN THESE PROJECTS? concerns and needs of the community, innovation. Community members
leaders demonstrate their commitment
often have a unique understanding of
thought senses of Service is about performing work with to making a positive impact. This trust local challenges and can offer creative
giving back to the compassion and empathy, guided by a is crucial for the long-term success solutions that might not be apparent to
of both the organization and the
those outside the community.
community creates a true understanding of the community’s community.
needs, without seeking recognition.
cyclical momentum It has the power to transform not only 2. Fostering Collaboration: Q: WHAT DO YOU THINK IN
of bliss. Charitable the lives of those receiving help but Community engagement allows ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
PLAYS IN SHAPING THE VALUES
giving not only also the individuals and professionals leaders to foster collaboration between OF COMMUNITY SERVICE,
different stakeholders, including local
makes corporate involved in service projects. It creates government, businesses, non-profits, PARTICULARLY IN THE CONTEXT
an environment that inspires and
OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AND
leadership feel good energizes everyone involved, where and residents. Collaborative efforts LOCAL IMPACT?
can lead to innovative solutions to
but it would also be they feel valued, actively contribute complex problems, leveraging the Rotary is a global network of more
and experience personal growth
a key component through their efforts. strengths and resources of each than 1.2 million neighbors, friends,
stakeholder.
across every part Witnessing the joy and happiness of leaders and problem solvers, together
as Global citizens we see a world
of an individual’s people as they receive what they have 3. Enhancing Organizational where people unite and take action
Reputation:
personal life. Certain long awaited is a profoundly rewarding Organizations that are seen as actively to create lasting change - across
experience for those involved in the
corporate leaders are project. Ultimately, it is not about how contributing to the community’s well the globe, in our community and in
ourselves.
naturally ingrained to much we give, but the love and care we - being enjoy a positive reputation.
This can lead to increased support
put into our giving.
serve the community from customers, investors, and other • We connect people with 1.2M
members worldwide
through incorporating Q: WHY DO THINK IT IS IMPORTANT stakeholders. A strong reputation for
community engagement can also
philanthropic efforts. FOR PROFESSIONALS, ESPECIALLY attract top talent who are looking • We transform communities
approximately with 47M volunteer
THOSE IN LEADERSHIP ROLES,
Philanthropy adds to TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE to work for socially responsible hours each year
organizations.
a workplace and the IN COMMUNITY SERVICE • In 2023-24 nearly US$291M awarded
INITIATIVES?
true impact that the Leadership in community engagement 4. Promoting Social Responsibility: towards 7 focus areas through Global
Grant
Community engagement is a key
organizations gain, is not just about fulfilling a social component of corporate social Rotary members believe that we have
were discussed with responsibility, it is about building a responsibility (CSR). Leaders who shared responsibility to take action on
prioritize community engagement
foundation for long term success and
Immediate Past District sustainability. By actively engaging demonstrate a commitment to ethical our world’s most persistence issues
and work together to
Governor, Rtn Jerome with their communities, leaders can practices and social responsibility, • Promote peace
which can strengthen the
Rajendram, Rotary built trust, foster collaboration, drive organization’s overall CSR efforts. • Fight disease
innovation and positive social impact.
International District
3220, Sri Lanka and the
Maldives.

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