Rotary Foundation Doing good in the world – Be a gift to the world
District 7570 Why Be a Rotarian?.
District 7570 Why Be a Rotarian? Friendship
District 7570 Why Be a Rotarian? Friendship Fellowship
District 7570 Why Be a Rotarian? Friendship Fellowship Networking
District 7570 Why Be a Rotarian? Friendship Fellowship Networking Is there more?
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District 7570 What is possible?.
District 7570 What is possible? I am limited in how much I can do
District 7570 What is possible? I am limited in how much I can do Working within my club – more, but limited
District 7570 What is possible? I am limited in how much I can do Working within my club – more, but limited Working within the Rotary Foundation – much more possible – enable hope Structure 1.8 million Rotarians Hands on Financial support
District 7570 What is possible? I am limited in how much I can do Working within my club – more, but limited Working within the Rotary Foundation – much more possible – enable hope Structure 1.8 million Rotarians Hands on Financial support Leverage
District 7570 Mission of the Rotary Foundation To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty
District 7570 Opportunities within the Foundation District Grants Community Projects GSE Global Grants Humanitarian Projects Vocational Team Training Scholarships PolioPlus – #1 eradicate polio forever! Peace Centers – peace is possible
District 7570 District Grants Block grants that enable clubs and districts to address immediate needs in their communities and abroad. Activities include projects, scholarships, vocational training teams (VTT), & GSE Local decision making with broader guidelines Smaller activities and projects Active Rotarian participation Adhere to stewardship guidelines Demonstrate cultural sensitivity Activities align with Foundation’s Mission
District 7570 District Grants Examples? Questions?
District 7570 Global Grants Support large international activities (at least $30,000) with sustainable, measurable outcomes Grant sponsors form international partnerships that respond to real community needs Successful applications must be sustainable, have measurable goals, align with one of Areas of Focus, respond to real community needs, actively involve Rotarians & community, & meet the requirements in Grant’s terms & conditions
District 7570 Areas of Focus Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development
District 7570 Global Grants Examples? Questions?
District Life is not so much about gathering, but more about scattering