Intercountry Committees

Uniting Rotarians Across Borders

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.

What are Intercountry Committees ?

Bilateral Rotarian Networks

ICC sections work in pairs, maintaining close communication and exchanging information about Rotary events and regional publications to strengthen cross-border ties.

Humanitarian Projects

By leveraging their bilateral network of Rotarians, ICC sections help clubs implement meaningful humanitarian projects that create lasting impact in communities.

The Forum on the future of international organizations

Rotary International is working together with ICCs to promote peace and international cooperation by aligning their governance and encouraging greater participation.

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 Section Leadership: Each ICC section operates independently with its own leadership structure, coordinating activities within its respective country.

ICC Executive Committee: At the global level, the Executive Committee promotes new ICCs, shares best practices, and maintains a directory of active committees worldwide.

ICC Executive Council: The ICC Executive Council meets regularly — most recently in Brussels, 2022 — to align strategy and support the broader Rotary ICC network.

Our History & Growth

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.

Learn more about ICC history

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 at the annual Rotary International Convention.

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Join the ICC Network

Rotary year 2024-2025: 16 new ICC charters signed. Be part of a growing global network uniting Rotarians across borders.

New ICC Charter

Italy, Malta, San Marino, and Turkey — the latest nations to join the ICC family.

16 New Charters

Rotary year 2024-2025 saw 16 new ICC charters signed, expanding the global network.

Tree Planting at Lake Baikal

A landmark ICC humanitarian project — Rotarians uniting for environmental impact.