United for Good, Embarking on a Journey to Create Lasting Impact.
Rotary International · District 2440

United for Good, Embarking on a Journey to Create Lasting Impact.

The new term of Rotary International District 2440 officially began with the handover ceremony between the 2025–26 District Governor, Adnan Sözeri, and the 2026–27 District Governor, Aylin Olut Ötken.

71
Rotary Clubs
1.794+
Rotarians
15
District Groups
7
Areas of Focus
What we do

Together to Create Lasting Impact

Rotary is a global network of more than a million people. Every day our members channel their passion, integrity and intelligence into projects that create lasting change in their communities.

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We Bring People Together

Rotary brings together more than a million people worldwide. We envision a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change in the world, our communities, and in ourselves.

02

We Transform Communities

We take action locally and globally. Every day, our members channel their passion, integrity, and intelligence into projects that create lasting impact.

03

We Solve Problems

For over 110 years we have bridged cultures to promote peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, and improve clean water and sanitation conditions.

Aylin Olut Ötken

District Governor 2026-27

Aylin Olut Ötken

Let's create lasting impact with Rotary!

Governor's message

Create Lasting Impact

2026–27 Rotary dönemine başlarken, değişen dünyanın ihtiyaçları hepimize önemli bir sorumluluk yüklüyor. Bugün Rotary olarak yalnızca hizmet etmekle yetinmeyen; dokunduğu her alanda sürdürülebilir, ölçülebilir ve uzun vadeli sonuçlar yaratan bir anlayışı birlikte büyütmek zorundayız.

Dönemimizde temel önceliğimiz: her kulübümüzün, her projemizin ve her hizmet adımımızın merkezine “Kalıcı Etki Yarat” anlayışını yerleştirmek. Çünkü gerçek değişim, doğru ihtiyacı görmekle başlar; bu ihtiyaca uygun çözümler üretmekle güçlenir ve ortaya çıkan etkinin devamlılığını sağlamakla anlam kazanır.

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Our areas of focus

Our 7 Areas of Focus

Rotary clubs around the world work voluntarily within the same shared goals to make our world and environment more beautiful and livable.

Peace and Conflict Resolution

Strengthening peace efforts supports long-term peace in regions affected by conflict. Rotary Peace Centers train leaders who become catalysts for peace locally and globally.

Disease Prevention and Treatment

400 million people worldwide lack access to basic health services. We believe good health care is everyone's right and work to prevent and treat disease.

Clean Water and Sanitation

Clean water, sanitation and hygiene education are basic needs for a healthy environment and a productive life. Waterborne disease drops and children stay healthier.

Maternal and Child Health

We provide high-quality care to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and stronger, expanding access to quality services.

Basic Education and Literacy

Millions of children have no access to education. We support basic education and literacy, reduce gender inequality in education and increase adult literacy.

Economic and Community Development

We help advance economic and community development, creating opportunities that empower individuals and whole communities economically.

Protecting the Environment

The environment is the physical, biological, social and cultural setting all living things interact with. Our aim is to protect and support it in a healthy way.

Our Priorities Explore All Areas of Focus and District Priorities Learn more
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Rotary brings together professionals who want to take action for their communities. Find the club nearest to you or leave an application and we will get in touch.