2014 VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAMS

2014 Explain the difference between district grant and global grant vocational training teams Identify ways to use vocational training teams Identify resources available to help Rotarians apply for district grant and global grant vocational training teams LEARNING OBJECTIVES

2014 VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAMS Traveling groups of professionals: Learn about their vocation Teach professionals about a particular field Strengthen knowledge and skills

2014 GETTING STARTED Examine the community’s: Strengths (such as knowledge, skills, resources) Needs (areas in which training could be beneficial)

2014 Global grants District grants FUNDING AND RESOURCES

2014 Align with an area of focus Build capacity Are sustainable and measurable Have a minimum budget of $30,000 Have a host sponsor and international sponsor 1 Rotarian team leader and at least 2 team members GLOBAL GRANTS

2014 No restrictions on participant age No restrictions on length of training More than one team permitted under each grant GLOBAL GRANTS BENEFITS

2014 GLOBAL GRANT EXAMPLE

2014 GLOBAL GRANTS EXAMPLE

2014 DISTRICT GRANTS Align with the mission Support many types of teams: – Traditional Group Study Exchange (GSE) – Training – Experience host country culture – Observe professions – Exchange ideas – Lead training courses

2014 DISTRICT GRANT BENEFITS Tremendous flexibility No restrictions on participant age No restrictions on length of training

2014 DISTRICT GRANT EXAMPLES District 6200 (USA) and District 9600 (Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands): environmental impact of oil spills

2014 CASE STUDY 1 A remote village in West Africa has a population of 19,800 people. For over five years, medical professionals in the village have recognized the need for the treatment of eye diseases among its people. A large number of the villagers are in need of treatment for cataracts, many having waited more than two years for eye surgery. However, there are very few trained eye surgeons available to provide the surgical treatment. How can a vocational training team respond to the need in this community? What skills are required of the vocational training team? How does incorporating vocational training into humanitarian projects lead to greater sustainability? What simple measures can you include in the project plan to evaluate its success?

2014 CASE STUDY 2 A small town in Guatemala has struggled with poverty for decades. The villagers’ only source of clean water is miles away. They’re unable to grow crops or maintain livestock well. The few animals that farmers have are not well fed, eating only starches and no protein. The families try to sell some of their small livestock at market, but they don’t make much money. What are the needs of this community? (Discuss all that apply.)  Peace and conflict prevention/resolution  Maternal and child health  Disease prevention and treatment  Basic education and literacy  Water and sanitation  Economic and community development What kind of vocational training team is needed? How would you involve the community? How could you build sustainability? What simple measures can you include in the project’s plan to evaluate its success?

2014 CASE STUDY 3 A Philippine school system serves over 15 million elementary students. In developing a new core curriculum, the department of education established a primary academic track that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math. Working with the department, a Rotary district in the Philippines has identified 800 elementary science teachers who require training in science teaching methods. Its research found that the U.S. and Canada use the methods it would like to implement. What would be the Philippine district’s first step in creating a vocational training team? What kinds of tasks could vocational training teams perform in the implementation of this project? What simple measures can the district include in the project plan to evaluate its success?

2014 Explain the difference between district grant and global grant vocational training teams Identify ways to use vocational training teams Identify resources available to help Rotarians apply for district grant and global grant vocational training teams SESSION REVIEW

2014 Take a course in the Learning Center to learn more about district and global grants. Click on the subject Rotary Grants for a list of courses. Subscribe to the Rotary Giving and Grants quarterly e-newsletter for news on the global impact of funding TAKE ACTION

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