One cup. A community of causes.
The seventh Butterfly Football Cup brought the focus to nine charitable organizations supporting children’s health and education in China.
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ROOTED IN SHANGHAI. CONNECTED TO THE WORLD.
ROTARY CLUB
SHANGHAI ÉLYSÉE
SHANGHAI ÉLYSÉE
Together, We Makea Difference.
Different cultures.
Lasting friendships.
One shared commitment
to service.
FRIENDSHIP IN ACTION
Good people.
Meaningful connections.
A shared sense of purpose.
We are an international community in Shanghai, bringing people together through friendship, fellowship and a belief that we can make a positive difference.
Get to know us01 / OUR FLAGSHIP PROJECT
A cause close to our heartsTHE BUTTERFLY FOOTBALL CUPA little football.
A little football.
A lot of heart.
Bringing people together.
Helping children thrive.
Our flagship project connects teams, friends and charitable partners through football, supporting initiatives for children’s health and education in China.
From its roots in supporting Butterfly Children to a wider community of causes, it carries a simple idea: together, small acts of care can make a lasting difference.
Explore the Cup magazine Read our companion magazinePLAY TOGETHER. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The Butterfly
Football CupMore than a game.
A shared purpose.
Football CupMore than a game.
A shared purpose.
FOLLOW THE PROJECTOur official WeChat account
Scan to discover the Butterfly Football Cup.
02 / CLUB JOURNAL
Stories worth sharing.
Friendship that speaks every language.
Rotary Mag puts Shanghai Élysée in the spotlight, exploring the friendships and service connecting francophone communities in China.
Read the storyWhen football brings us together.
A look back at the sixth Butterfly Football Cup and the people who came together for children’s health and education.
Read the story03 / OUR MEETINGS
There’s a place
at our table.
A good conversation can be the beginning of something meaningful. Come share one with us.
Join us at a meetingWrite to our president to arrange your visit.
LET’S MEET IN SHANGHAI
1st & 3rdMonday of each month
04 / ABOUT US
Different backgrounds. Shared values.OUR HOME. OUR COMMUNITY.
Friendship is
where change
begins.
Many backgrounds.
One community.
Rotary Club Shanghai Élysée is a warm and diverse international community in Shanghai, bringing together people from different cultures, backgrounds and generations through friendship, fellowship and a shared commitment to service.
We believe that meaningful connections can create meaningful change. At the heart of our club is the desire to build lasting friendships, share experiences and work together on projects that make a positive difference in our community.
A key focus of our activities is fundraising and supporting initiatives dedicated to improving children’s health and education in China. Through charitable projects, partnerships and community events, we bring people together to support children and families who need it most.
Inspired by Rotary’s spirit of Service Above Self, we believe that friendship is more than a bond between people: it is an opportunity to create positive change.
Together, we connect, care and make a difference.
05 / PRESS RELEASES & COVERAGE
Our story, in the press.
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City News ServiceENGLISH · October 2026
Nine causes. One shared goal.
The seventh Butterfly Football Cup and its growing community of charitable partners.
Rotary MagFRANÇAIS · March 2026
A francophone connection in China.
A journey into the friendships and service of francophone Rotary clubs, including Shanghai Élysée.
Le Petit JournalFRANÇAIS · November 2025
Football with a purpose.
A look back at the sixth edition, bringing people together for Butterfly Children and other causes.
GREAT THINGS BEGIN WITH A CONVERSATION
Let’s make a
difference. Together.
Meet new people. Share your ideas. Be part of something meaningful.
Say hello to our president president@rotaryshanghaielysee.org