Under this program, Kiwanis is engaged in it's first Worldwide Service project. These disorders cause various degrees of mental and physical impairment in the fetus and in young children. The Kiwanis International Foundation assists Kiwanis International in serving the world by funding worthy causes such as these and other ongoing projects. There are beneficial opportunities from being a member in Kiwanis. A member will gain respect and fellowship within the community and also is considered a community leader.
Research shows that adults still value community service and volunteerism.
The corporate community is open to cause-related marketing projects and can react to the needs of their community. Being a Kiwanis member can be rewarding in many ways. The greatest gift you could ever give yourself as a person is the gratification in knowing you are contributing your help, time and efforts to people in and out of your community that are in dire need. Raising funds to help the poor, participating in fellowship and giving something back to your community is the highest level of self-satisfaction you can ever encounter.