The Four-Way Test

The Four-Way Test

Rotary is a service organisation. Our practical operations are guided by Rotary’s ethical principles, in which the Four-Way Test is essential. With this test, Rotarians aim to promote good practices in their interactions and the service projects they organise. They assess their actions in the following ways:

Search your thoughts, words and actions by asking yourself:

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?