In the developing world, Interact Clubs have played a major role in PolioPlus - Rotary International's massive effort to immunize all children against the polio. Interactors help by publicizing the availability and importance of polio vaccination for children throughout the community and by performing a variety of vital tasks on immunization days. The Interact Club's 8 Founding Principles 1. T o recognize and develop constructive leadership and personal integrity. T o encourage and practive thoughtfulness of and helpfulness to others.
T o create an awareness of the importance of home and family.
T o build respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the worth of each individual. T o emphasize acceptance of individual responsibility as the basis of person success, community improvement, and group achievement. T o recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunites to serve society. T o provide opportunities for gaining increased knowledge and understanding of community, national, and world affairs. T o open avenues of person and group action leading to the advancement of international understanding and goodwill toward all people.