Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis family has over 600,000 adult and youth members in over 80 countries who participate in regular meetings, service projects, and fundraising.
Kiwanis is for everyone! From children participating in Kiwanis Kids through to adults networking and volunteering in their communities. Click each logo to learn more about how you can participate.
Kiwanians can participate at the local level within a District, or at a National level with Kiwanis International.
The 2025 Kiwanis International Convention will be in Pittsburgh, PA June 25th-28th 2025. For more information or to register click here.
In K-Kids clubs worldwide, children are learning leadership through service. They’re taking on the responsibility of running a K-Kids club as they plan and participate in community service projects. They assist the elderly with chores or organize community food drives. They serve their schools, raising funds for sports equipment and extracurricular activities.
In big and small ways, they’re changing the world around them. But the most significant change happens in the kids themselves.
February 10th-14th 2025 is National K-Kids week. Find out more about how you can celebrate by clicking here.
There are more than 1,500 Builders Clubs in middle schools around the world. No two are alike. Each club is an independent entity-designed for its members, by its members. They work together to improve their schools and their communities. Their service also increases the visibility and enhances the reputation of both the club and the school or organization they represent. The program is designed to fit member and volunteer interests.
February 24th-28th 2025 is National Builders Club week. Find out more about how you can celebrate by clicking here.
Key Club members around the world are learning how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteerism. In partnership with their local Kiwanis club, high school students are making a positive impact as they serve others in their schools and communities. Key Club is a growing organization with global reach. With 1000s of clubs in more than 38 countries, the impact of Key Club members can be felt all over the world. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.
For information on The Carolinas District Key Club annual convention 2025 information click here.
The International Key Club convention 2025 will be held in Orlando, FL July 2nd- 6th, 2025. For more information click here.
Key Club week: For more more information on how to celebrate click here.
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Circle K International is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization, with thousands of members on hundreds of campuses on five continents across the globe. CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members leave college with real-life networking and advocating skills AND service leadership. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need of clean drinking water worldwide.
For more information on CKI Carolinas District annual convention 2025 click here.
The International CKI Convention will be in conjunction with the Kiwanis International Convention in Pittsburgh, PA June 25-28th, 2025. For more information click here.
For more information on how you can celebrate National CKI week, click here.
Aktion Clubs draw members from various organizations that support individuals with disabilities, as well as other community programs. Aktion clubs can also be established at churches, libraries, YMCAs, lodges or similar facilities. A Kiwanis club, composed of like-minded, service-oriented people from the community, serves as the club’s sponsor. Aktion Club is supported at the district level and by the Kiwanis International Office in Indianapolis, Indiana, which provides programs, literature and opportunities to relate to individuals with disabilities from countries worldwide.
March 3rd-7th 2025 is National Aktion Club week. Find out more about how you can celebrate by clicking here.
Kiwanis at the local level
The Carolinas District of Kiwanis International is committed to improving the lives of children throughout North and South Carolina by ensuring that every community has the opportunity to be served by a strong, resilient, inclusive, and impactful Kiwanis club.
The 2024 Carolinas District convention was held in Greenville, SC August 16-18, 2024.
World Kiwanian week is January 21st-26th, 2025. Click here to find out ways to celebrate.