Kiwanis International was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is a thriving organization of service and community-minded individuals who support children and young adults all around the world. More than 600,000 Kiwanis-family members in more than 80 countries make their mark by responding to the needs of the communities and pooling their resources to address worldwide issues. Through these efforts, Kiwanis International truly is "Serving the Children of the World."