Rotary started what was at the time called Polio Plus in order to rid countries right around the world of the dreaded disease. The idea came from a Queensland Rotarian who went on to become the Rotary International President. Following a successful trial in the Philippines he was approached by the World Health Organisation to consider taking project world-wide. Since that time, the Centres for Disease Control (USA), UNICEF and later the Gates Foundation, joined what is now known as the Polio Eradication Initiative. You may see Rotarians wearing a badge (see below the main graphic) End Polio Now.
With only two endemic countries in the world now, we need to finish the fight, as Polio is only one plane flight away from any Polio free country.
Join the fight against polio now. Make a donation to your local Rotary Club to be put toward the funds being raised in this month, designated by the United Nations as World Polio Day. See the contact details on this website.