International Projects

Rotary International is one of the largest worldwide nonprofit organizations. Our club is one of 45,000 Rotary clubs. We contribute to Rotary International's many projects throughout the world through our club dues and through direct donations by our club members. Click on the link below to Rotary International's website to learn about the many projects Rotary clubs support together.


Our Borrego Springs club makes special contributions to an orphanage in Mexicali supported by Ernie Loza and to RI's program to end polio worldwide.

Orphanage In Mexicali

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For many years our Club has provided support to an orphanage in Mexicali, Mexico that is overseen by Ernie Loza. We have provided funding to help build the orphanage, provided furniture so kids would have beds, tables, etc. and have provided funding for operational expenses. The orphanage has helped many parentless children grow up and develop into self-sufficient, productive citizens. The orphanage is an on-going, core service of our Rotary club.

End Polio Now

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The eradication of polio is one of the Rotary International Foundation’s longest standing and most significant efforts. Along with our partners, we have help immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. We have reduced polio cases by 99.9% worldwide. As a core service our Borrego Springs Club contributes to this initiative of Rotary International every year.