Since its founding in 1915, the organization has grown to about 9,000 clubs in more than 80 nations. Nearly a third of a million Kiwanians are helping to improve people's lives on every continent. Kiwanians are engaged in education, government, banking, marketing, agriculture, international trade and many other fields. They are corporate officers, managers, small business owners and self-employed professionals. They are young individuals embarking on careers, successful executives and active retirees.
Members decide how much time they want to invest.
An arena in which to develop and use leadership skills Club meetings offer an atmosphere of fun, learning and fellowship, while providing a welcome change in the daily routine. In addition to attending the meetings, the typical Kiwanian volunteers time each month in club service projects. Because of the flexibility and fulfillment that Kiwanis offers, members who are involved in several activities need not feel uneasy about adding to their schedules. The club plans numerous projects each year that focus on the special needs of the community. They include fighting substance abuse, helping the elderly, promoting literacy, supporting youth sports, fund raising events and other projects involving children or people in need.