From the intimate to the universal
A man who proved that a sound idea, rooted in reality, can transform the world.
“Paul Harris's work grows naturally because its DNA was clearly defined from the very outset.”
First do business together; then bring your own contribution to the world in which we live.
Paul starts from the local — his club, his city — in touch with reality.
The very first action of the first club was to create public conveniences in the city of Chicago.
From the very outset he defined the DNA of Rotary through its mode of governance (the wheel), which makes it possible:
To ease the relational difficulties so common within associations.
To bring out the very best in each of its members.
To remain, ever since, true to its purpose.
starts from the intimate
The two
come together
A bridge between two legacies, in the service of humanity.
starts from the universal
Everything begins with getting to know one another and building trust between people.
Serve those around you and your city first, then contribute to the global common good.
Act where you live, meeting real and concrete needs.
A simple, fair structure that releases energy and gives value to everyone.
Staying true to its purpose allows the work to endure and to grow.
“The intimate meets the universal.”
From the small room of a club in Chicago to a worldwide network serving humanity, Paul Harris reminds us that a sound idea, lived together, can change the world.