What are Intercountry Committees ?
The sections within a pair maintain close communication, exchange information about Rotary events, and share regional publications. They work together and leverage their bilateral network of Rotarians to help clubs implement humanitarian projects.
Bilateral Networks
ICC sections maintain close communication, exchanging information about Rotary events and sharing regional publications across borders.
Humanitarian Projects
Rotarians leverage their bilateral network to help clubs implement impactful humanitarian projects in communities worldwide.
Expanding Rotary's Reach
The success of the France-Germany ICC inspired similar committees worldwide, particularly in Eastern and Central Europe after the fall of communism.
ICC Leadership
The leadership of ICCs operates on two levels: individual ICC sections function autonomously, with their own leadership structures, and are responsible for coordinating activities within their respective countries. At the global level, the ICC Executive Committee provides guidance and support to the network of ICCs. This committee is tasked with promoting the development of new ICCs, collecting and sharing best practices, and maintaining a directory of active committees.
Autonomous Sections: Each ICC section has its own leadership structure and coordinates activities within its respective country.
Global Executive Committee: The ICC Executive Committee promotes new ICC development, shares best practices, and maintains a directory of active committees.
International Cooperation: Rotary International is working together with ICCs to promote peace and international cooperation by aligning their governance and encouraging greater participation.
The Forum on the future of international organizations
Rotary International Convention : ICC Preconvention
Rotary International is working together with ICCs to promote peace and international cooperation by aligning their governance and encouraging greater participation.
1950 : French and German Rotarians organize the first ICC
The success of the France-Germany ICC inspired similar committees worldwide. ICCs expanded Rotary's reach, particularly in Eastern and Central Europe after the fall of communism, helping to reintroduce Rotary to several Eastern European countries.
Rotary year 2024-2025 : 16 new ICC charters signed
New ICC Charter: Italy, Malta, San Marino, and Turkey — the global network of Intercountry Committees continues to grow, uniting Rotarians across borders in service and fellowship.