The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

The Foundation's new mission, along with its new motto - Doing Good in the World - were approved by the Foundation Trustees and the RI Board and endorsed by the Council on Legislation.

The Future Vision Plan is designed to

-- Simplify Foundation programs and processes consistent with the mission

-- Focus Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians

-- Offer program options to help achieve both global and local goals

-- Increase the sense of ownership at the district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the districts

-- Gain greater understanding of The Rotary Foundation's work and enhance Rotary's public image