End Polio Now

PolioPlus is the most ambitious program in Rotary’s history. In the Global Polio Eradication Initiative it is the volunteer arm. Rotary has led the private sector to rid the world of this crippling disease for over 30 years. PolioPlus is recognized worldwide as a model of public-private cooperation in pursuit of a humanitarian goal.

Over $1 Billion US

Rotary has contributed to eradicating Polio.

Over 2 Billion Children

has received the oral polio vaccine since the PolioPlus program’s inception in 1985.

Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Rotary paved the way for the formation of this initiative which was established in 1988.

1,000s of Rotarians

from around the world have volunteered for National Immunisation Days to immunise children.

PolioPlus Helps Fund transportation, vaccine delivery, social mobilisation, training, and more.

Eradicate Polio

Rotarians work to encourage governments to commit political and financial resources needed to eradicate polio.

Why Eradicate Polio?

 
To end polio, we must stop transmission of the virus in the two countries where it remains endemic: Afghanistan and Pakistan. We must also keep all other countries polio-free until we're certain it won't resurface. Up to 60 high-risk countries still operate large-scale immunisation campaigns to protect children against polio.
3 Polio Survivors playing
Polio Global Eradication Initiative
The goal of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative is to complete the eradication and containment of all:
  • Wild polio viruses
  • Vaccine-related polio viruses
  • Sabin polio viruses,
so that no child ever again suffers paralytic poliomyelitis.
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The World's Greatest Meal
The idea behind the World’s Greatest Meal is simple: Food, fun, fellowship — and a small donation to help end polio.
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Walk With Us for End Polio
Join Rotary's Walk With Us campaign this October and help take another step towards a polio-free world.
Walk With Us is a fundraising challenge that invites individuals, families, clubs, and teams to get active in support of Rotary's End Polio mission. You can walk, run, cycle, swim, or choose any activity you enjoy while raising funds and awareness throughout the month.
The program combines friendly competition, personal wellbeing, and global impact. Previously, District 9800 came together to raise over $48,000, with over 40 participants, and 14 teams involved!
 
How to Get Involved
  1. Register online.
  2. Join as an individual or create a team.
  3. Track your activity and fundraising progress throughout October.
  4. Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to support your efforts.
Every kilometre covered and every dollar raised helps Rotary move closer to a world where no child suffers from polio.
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Every Donation Counts