During the 2016 Rotary International Convention held in Seoul, South Korea, earlier this week, Ban Ki-moon, secretary general of the country, praised the “invaluable partnership” between Rotary International and the United Nations. During his speech, he noted that not only has Rotary International been a key player in the fight against polio since it launched its campaign in 1985 and having raised $1.2 billion in the time since, but it was also instrumental in the founding of the UN.

“Our common activities are saving lives,” he said. “And they are based on a spirit of trust. My main message is simple. Just four words: thank you very much. You help the United Nations reach our goals. And you help the world understand the United Nations.”

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