Loading...
Arrow Left
History and joie de vivre
Time travel into history: government bunker from the Cold War
Arrow Right
Handover of office
Handover of office: a new start characterised by friendship
Arrow Right
Minigolf Joint Social ...
Minigolf with friends is tremendous fun! - Our traditional join social event returned
Arrow Right
Rotary Action Day - Clean ...
Bonn International participates in D1810 Rotary Action Day, May 10th 2025
Arrow Right
Time for children
Charity event for camp with pianists and Rotary performances at Woelf Haus Bonn.
Arrow Right
The Post Tower Visit
Visiting the skyline landmark of Bonn: The Post Tower
Arrow Right
KidsCamp 2024
KidsCamp 2024 - Recap
Arrow Right
RCBI supports Malawi ...
RCBI continues its support to orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi
Arrow Right
RCBI's Bars to Books ...
To meet the educational needs of the prison school, Jayne championed RCBI to support the Inmates.
Arrow Right
What is Rotary
Rotary brings together personalities from all continents to serve the community.
Arrow Right

About Us

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Bonn International – where the world comes together in the heart of Bonn!

We are the only Rotary Club in the city dedicated to the international community, offering a welcoming home for globally minded individuals and expatriates. If you’re a foreign Rotarian visiting Bonn, our doors are open to you! With a vibrant mix of diverse experiences and cultures, we bring people together in a spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose, connecting you locally while opening doors to the prestigious global Rotarian network.

 

Our club is a thriving community of 48 members, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, climate leaders, artists, musicians, doctors, lawyers, policy makers, researchers, journalists and more. We proudly represent 16 different nationalities, from Germany, Kenya, India, and Barbados to Egypt, Uganda, Iraq, and beyond. This rich cultural diversity is at the heart of who we are, making our club an exciting and dynamic place to belong.

 

With an average age of 52, we’re one of the younger, more energetic Rotary Clubs in District 1810. But what truly sets us apart is our passion for making a difference. Whether it’s fighting climate change, working towards a polio-free world, or promoting peace, our members are committed to tackling the most pressing challenges of today—both locally and globally.

 

As an open, non-political, and non-sectarian organization, we welcome all people with international experience, no matter their race, religion, gender, or political views. Our meetings, held in English, are inclusive, engaging, and packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals.

 

Join us every Monday at 7:00 PM at the Gustav-Stresemann-Institut in Bonn for a 7:30 PM start. Rotarians from near and far, along with guests recommended by Rotarians, are warmly invited to attend. And it doesn’t stop there! We also host frequent social events and outings, taking full advantage of all that Bonn and the surrounding areas have to offer.

 

The Rotary Club of Bonn International is a place where exciting ideas meet meaningful action. Our meeting topics span health, youth exchange, environmental initiatives, conflict resolution, culture, and much more—always with a global perspective.

 

We can’t wait to welcome you and share in the energy and enthusiasm that defines our club! Together, we’re making a lasting impact on communities around the world.

 

Read on here…

Club news

An unforgettable day of culture and community

History and joie de vivre

The excursion began with a visit to the former government bunker, a fascinating testimony to Germany's post-war history.
The excursion began with a visit to the former government bunker, a fascinating testimony to Germany's post-war history.
Built at the beginning of the Cold War, this underground facility was designed as a shelter for important members of the government, the Federal President, the Constitutional Court and more than 2,000 employees. Fortunately, this facility never had to serve its intended purpose.   During our tour, it became clear just how limited the facilities were at the time: With supplies for just 30 days, the anxious question of what a return to a potentially nuclear-contaminated Germany would have meant would have arisen once they had been used up. A thought-provoking realization that brought home to us the drama of that time.   After ...

A new start characterised by friendship

Handover of office

The Handover recap by Monika Hörig

Mingolf with friends is tremendous fun!

Minigolf Joint Social Event

Minigolf with friends is tremendous fun! - Our traditional join social event returned

District 1810 Rotary Action Day

Rotary Action Day - Clean Up

Bonn International participates in D1810 Rotary Action Day, May 10th 2025

KidsCamp 2025

Time for children

To give children who are not always on the sunny side of life an unforgettable time that is the purpose of the KidsCamps - by Eva Renfordt.

Visiting the skyline landmark of Bonn

The Post Tower Visit

Visiting the skyline landmark of Bonn: The Post Tower

Appointments

Date / Time
Club / Place
Topic / Description
03/11/2025
19:30 - 20:30
Bonn International
Gustav-Stresemann-Institut
Bees in Mythology and Arts
Show the description

 

Bees in Mythology and Arts 

Honeybees fascinated human beings right from the onset. Numerous artifacts as well as oral tradition in many cultures bear witness to it.

Fellow Rotarian Eva Renfordt who keeps bees herself sheds light on some of those stories.

10/11/2025
19:30 - 20:30
Bonn International
BaRoon“, Wilhelm-Levison-Straße 22, Bonn

Join us for our monthly Chat Meeting for an informal, cosy evening at „BaRoon“, Wilhelm-Levison-Straße 22, Bonn

01/12/2025
19:30 - 20:30
Bonn International
Gustav-Stresemann-Institut
Südwind – Knowledge Creates Justice
Show the description

This is the motto of Südwind. It was established in 1991 by experts of universities, ecumenical circles and persons engaged in “third world” issues with the ambition to combine business with ethical values in our research.

Since then, Südwind focuses on value chains of products, which are produced in the global south and afterwards imported into Germany. In many value chains human rights violations are a constant risk. The organisation conducts research on these risks, publishes studies, organises conferences and round tables, interacts with decision makers in business and politics, and informs the public.

 The speakkers:

After accomplishing her PhD on Islamic movements in Egypt and Turkey, Dr. Ulrike Dufner worked as political advisor in the German Bundestag, the Foreign Office and as director in the Heinrich Böll Foundation Turkey office. Since 2020 she has been executive director of SÜDWIND Institute.

 

Since 1993, senior researcher Friedel Hütz-Adams has been conducting and publishing studies on a wide range of value chains, including metallic raw materials for the automotive and mobile phone industries, as well as agricultural products such as coffee, bananas, hazelnuts, palm oil and cocoa. In addition, he is intensively engaged with the question of how voluntary standards and legal regulations influence compliance with human rights standards in supply chains.

Projects of the club
I gave the opening speech at the opening ceremony
Model UN Conference
I gave the opening speech at the opening ceremony
Model UN Conference
Introduction of Joana McCloy

Introduction of Joana McCloy
UN Day 21st October 2023

UN Day 21st October 2023
RCBI supports Malawi project

RCBI supports Malawi project
Homework Assistance Support

Homework Assistance Support
GlobalGrant launched(Ethiopia)

GlobalGrant launched(Ethiopia)
EcoVillage Project

EcoVillage Project
Orphan Care Center in Malawi

Orphan Care Center in Malawi
Orphan care center in Malawi

Orphan care center in Malawi
Cleaning Rhine River boardwalk

Cleaning Rhine River boardwalk
Global-Grant

Global-Grant
More projects
More projects

District News

In Kürze

Neues aus dem Distrikt: Rotary-Kugeln am Weihnachtsbaum

In Kürze

Neues aus dem Distrikt: Rotary-Kugeln am Weihnachtsbaum

Trier: Buffalo Bikes: Fahrräder für ein selbstbestimmtes ...

Die "Buffalo Bikes" der World Bicycle Relief sind in Sambia ein echter Gamechanger.

Trier: Buffalo Bikes: Fahrräder für ein selbstbestimmtes ...

Die "Buffalo Bikes" der World Bicycle Relief sind in Sambia ein echter Gamechanger.

Bonn: Hausaufgabenhilfe in Neu-Tannenbusch

Kräfte bündeln ist das Motto eines erfolgreichen Gemeinschaftsprojekts der Bonner Rotary Clubs.

Bonn: Hausaufgabenhilfe in Neu-Tannenbusch

Kräfte bündeln ist das Motto eines erfolgreichen Gemeinschaftsprojekts der Bonner Rotary Clubs.

Leverkusen: Rotary-Jugendpreise 2025 verliehen

8.000 Euro für engagiertes Ehrenamt junger Menschen aus der Leverkusener Region

Geschenktipp: Guter Zweck, toller Geschmack

Rotary-Champagner kann jetzt auch sortenrein und zu einem Vorzugspreis bis Ende Dezember bestellt werden.

Brühl: Gegen Spielsucht, für mehr Medienkompetenz

Mit der "Gaming-Messe" endete ein Ferienprojekt in Brühl: 40 Kinder und Jugendliche präsentierten selbstgebaute Computerspiele.