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. 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.
ICC Leadership
Our mission — 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.
Section Autonomy
Individual ICC sections function autonomously, with their own leadership structures, and are responsible for coordinating activities within their respective countries.
ICC Executive Committee
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.
International Cooperation
Rotary International is working together with ICCs to promote peace and international cooperation by aligning their governance and encouraging greater participation.
The Forum on the future of international organizations
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. 1950: French and German Rotarians organized the first ICC — a milestone that inspired committees worldwide.
Learn more about ICC historyICC Executive Council meeting in Brussels, 2022
Meet the team behind the ICC Executive Council. The global leadership works to foster bilateral Rotarian networks, sign new ICC charters, and grow the reach of Rotary across borders — including 16 new ICC charters signed in Rotary year 2024–2025.
Meet the TeamGet Involved with Intercountry Committees
Join a global network of Rotarians working across borders to build peace, humanitarian projects, and lasting international partnerships.
Contact UsTree planting at Lake Baikal
ICCs in action — environmental and humanitarian projects uniting Rotarians across nations.
New ICC Charter: Italy, Malta, San Marino, and Turkey
Growing the ICC network with new bilateral partnerships across Europe and beyond.
Rotary year 2024-2025 : 16 new ICC charters signed
A landmark year for ICC growth, bringing more clubs and countries into the international Rotary family.