The mission of the Annual Programs Fund mirrors that of The Rotary Foundation: to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund through the Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative are the primary source of funding for Foundation programs, which cover more than 160 countries and geographical areas on seven continents. From digging water wells for villages in Africa to teaching basic literacy skills to children in Latin America, during any given moment, thousands of Rotarians volunteer their time and expertise. All contributions to the Annual Programs Fund are spent wisely on quality Rotary projects.

2006-07: Outstanding district participants in EREY (interim average donation per capita)

• District 4420 (Brazil): US$394.59
• District 3750 (Korea): US$268.12
• District 3450 (Hong Kong; Macau, Mongolia)US$264.53

2007-08: Worldwide EREY fundraising goal (Annual Programs Fund Goal) is US$120 million.