Our international service projects reflect our commitment to creating lasting impact in communities around the world. We have partnered with Rotary clubs globally to support the construction of clean water wells—most recently in Panama—while also funding microloans for women in Ethiopia and supporting a poultry initiative in Haiti.

In collaboration with Ryan's Well Foundation, we help advance clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs. Through our partnership with ShelterBox, we provide emergency shelter, tools, and essential household supplies to families displaced by disasters. More recently, we’ve teamed up with International Health Partners to strengthen healthcare services in Tanzania.

Our current project focuses on enhancing community spaces in downtown Pequot Lakes. We are purchasing and installing park benches at the north Trailside Park, near the splash pad and playground, to create a more welcoming and comfortable gathering place for residents and visitors alike.

This effort is supported in part by a matching grant from The Rotary Foundation, helping fund both the benches and their installation.

Rotary International is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, leaders, and problem-solvers working together to create lasting change—in our communities and around the world.

For more than 110 years, Rotary members have taken action on sustainable projects, advancing literacy, promoting peace, and improving access to clean water and healthcare—all with a commitment to seeing the work through.

Updated by Cindy Rimnac & Patty Baltz 4/27/2026