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Who We Are

Founded Oct 2024 Non-profit • Illinois, USA Official Rotary Fellowship

The Artificial Intelligence Rotary Fellowship (AIRF) is a global community of Rotarians, Rotaractors, and non-Rotarians united by a shared belief: that artificial intelligence, when used ethically and responsibly, can become a powerful force for good.

Global community
Open to all
Ethics-first
Responsible AI
Founded
Oct 2024
Incorporation

Incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of Illinois, USA.

Registered • Non-profit • United States
Innovation and service

A fellowship that bridges innovation and service

AIRF exists at the intersection of emerging technology and humanitarian service. We empower members to understand AI, apply it responsibly, and integrate it into Rotary projects that create measurable, real-world impact across communities.

Open to Rotarians, Rotaractors, and non-Rotarians worldwide
Guided by ethics, transparency, and inclusivity
Connecting clubs, districts, NGOs, academia, and AI practitioners

Global Impact Snapshot

Evidence of momentum and meaningful impact.

AIRF’s early growth reflects increasing global collaboration, capacity-building, and real-world experimentation with ethical AI in service environments.

Global reach
10+ countries

Active engagement across regions and Rotary districts

Community
200+ members

Rotarians, technologists, educators, and partners

Capacity building
50+ sessions

Workshops, talks, and hands-on AI learning experiences

Applied initiatives
15+ projects

AI-powered ideas piloted in service and community contexts

Ethical AI
Ethical AI
Transparency • fairness • inclusion
Service at scale
Service at scale
From clubs to global impact
Learning community
Learning community
Tools • training • collaboration

Mission

To explore, educate, and implement artificial intelligence solutions that create meaningful global impact—empowering communities and enhancing Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.”

Vision

A world where artificial intelligence is ethically harnessed to improve lives, foster innovation, and build a sustainable future for all.

Workshop and learning

What we do

AIRF turns AI into practical value for service. We help members learn, collaborate, and build solutions that improve real outcomes—while keeping ethics and inclusion at the center.

Education
Built for practical impact
  • AI literacy & training
  • Workshops and webinars that translate AI into practical, service-ready skills.
Impact
Built for practical impact
  • AI-powered projects
  • Scalable solutions that strengthen Rotary service and community outcomes.
Team collaboration
Built for practical impact
  • Connect clubs, districts, and partners to share playbooks and build together.
  • Create pathways for mentors, speakers, and project collaborators.
Ethics & governance
Built for practical impact
  • Promote responsible adoption aligned with Rotary values.
  • Encourage transparency, fairness, and inclusive AI practice.
Global leadership

Our Global Leadership Team

AIRF is guided by a diverse international leadership team representing multiple countries, ensuring strong governance, ethical oversight, and coordinated global impact across Rotary and AI communities.

Board Members
12+
Countries Represented
8+
Global Reach
Worldwide
Governance
Ethics-led
Rotary community

Rotary connection

AIRF is an officially recognized Rotary Fellowship, approved by the Board of Directors of Rotary International in October 2024, and operates in full alignment with Rotary policies, standards, and core values. It supports Rotary’s mission by helping clubs and members use AI responsibly to improve efficiency, strengthen projects, and expand community impact.

Ethics and responsible adoption are non-negotiable.
Open membership: Rotarians, Rotaractors, and non-Rotarians.
Focused on AI for service, learning, and measurable outcomes.

Join a fellowship shaping AI for good

Whether you’re a Rotarian, technologist, educator, student, or simply curious—AIRF is your place to learn, collaborate, and build ethical AI solutions that serve communities.