International Service
International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
The Rotary Club of Aspen leverages the proceeds from its annual Ducky Derby Festival fundraiser through both its District 5740 and Rotary International Foundation Global grant projects. Most of the global grant projects our Club supports are in Latin America countries, although projects have been supported in Africa and India. Approximately $120,000 has been distributed over the last 5 years.
Global grant projects must meet Rotary’s efforts in six key areas to maximize impact and address the world’s most critical and widespread humanitarian needs. Those key areas are as follows:
- Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
- Disease prevention and treatment (most notably Polio Plus)
- Water and sanitation
- Maternal and child health
- Basic education and literacy
- Economic and community development


We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.