JUST THE FACTS

MOTTO KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

Serving the children of the world
Dedicated to serving the children of the world, this global volunteer organization
annually raises more than US$100 million and dedicates more than 18.5 million hours
MEMBERSHIP to strengthen communities and help children. Through service projects and fundraisers,
702,701 adult and youth members Kiwanis members improve their communities, make lifelong friendships, and, most
353,000 adult members importantly, help children thrive, prosper and reach their full potential.
349,701 youth members
ADULTS
CLUBS Kiwanis International offers three clubs for adults: Kiwanis, Aktion Club and Circle K
8,309 adult clubs International (CKI). Kiwanis clubs serve their communities by sponsoring 150,000
7,930 youth clubs service projects each year. Aktion Club is the only community service club for adults
living with disabilities. It provides members opportunities to become integrated into
PROFESSIONAL STAFF their communities while developing initiative and leadership skills. CKI is the world’s
118 largest student-led collegiate service organization with clubs on 469 campuses. More
than 132,000 Key Club and CKI alumni are associate members of Kiwanis to remain
SERVICE engaged in the Kiwanis family of clubs.
Each year, Kiwanis clubs:
• Sponsor nearly 150,000 YOUTH
service projects Kiwanis offers three clubs for youth: Key Club, Builders Club and Kiwanis Kids. Key Club
• Raise more than US$100 million is the oldest and largest service organization for teens, and teaches leadership through
• Devote more than 18.5 million service to others. Builders Club for adolescents provides students with opportunities to
hours to service develop leadership skills, improve self-esteem, increase civic engagement and learn life
• Every Kiwanian impacts the skills through service. Kiwanis Kids for elementary students provides opportunities to
lives of 200 children work together on service projects, develop leadership potential and create strong
moral character.
LOCATIONS
More than 79 nations and PROGRAMS
geographic areas
Kiwanis offers programs for students: Terrific Kids, Bring Up Grades and Key Leader.
ESTABLISHED Terrific Kids and Bring Up Grades, both for students age 6–12, teach children to plan,
1915 set goals, work with others and celebrate success. Key Leader is a weekend leadership
retreat for teens.
WEB SITE
kiwanis.org

NOTE: Some numbers are rounded.

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KIWANIS STATISTICS 702,701 adult and youth members
Adult clubs MEMBERS CLUBS NATIONS AUDIENCE

kiwanis.org 193,842 7,019 79 Adults

aktionclub.org 12,420 510 16 Adults with disabilities

circlek.org 13,958 469 14 College and university students

Associate members 132,780 Graduated Key Club and CKI alumni

Youth clubs MEMBERS CLUBS NATIONS AUDIENCE

keyclub.org 276,076 5,143 44 High school students age 14–18

buildersclub.org 37,850 1,514 23 Middle school students age 11–14

k-kids.org 35,775 1,343 23 Elementary school students 6–12

Youth clubs
Programs Youth clubs Fund
Children’s

The fundraising and grant-giving arm of Kiwanis International,

Academic achievement and character development recognition which secures charitable gifts to advance Kiwanis’ mission.
programs for students age 6–12. kiwaniskids.org kiwanis.org/childrensfund

A weekend leadership retreat for teens age 14–18.

key-leader.org
Kiwanis’ global campaign to raise US$110 million and eliminate
maternal and neonatal tetanus. TheEliminateProject.org

3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA

USA and Canada: 800-KIWANIS (800-549-2647) kiwanis.org
Worldwide: +1-317-875-8755 • Fax: +1-317-879-0204
All figures approximate as of November 4, 2016, and subject to change.
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