The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International T HE R OTARY F OUNDATION T HE R OTARY F OUNDATION of Rotary International PolioPlus Partners: Polio Eradication IS Realistic

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Global Polio Eradication Initiative World Health Organization (WHO) Rotary International Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) In cooperation with: Polio-affected country governments Donor governments The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is a public-private partnership led by:

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Polio Eradication Progress ,000 cases 125 countries

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Polio Cases at 14 August 2007 Confirmed Polio Cases

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International PolioPlus By the time the world is certified polio-free, Rotary’s contributions to polio eradication will reach nearly US $650 million.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International PolioPlus – What’s New New eradication tools and tactics New leadership and commitments New ‘Case for Completing Eradication’

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International PolioPlus Partners Supports urgent social mobilization and surveillance projectsSupports urgent social mobilization and surveillance projects Established in 1995Established in 1995 Sub-program of PolioPlusSub-program of PolioPlus Allows Rotarians to directly contribute to polio eradication projects submitted by fellow Rotarians in polio endemic, importation and high-risk countries through the Open Projects ListAllows Rotarians to directly contribute to polio eradication projects submitted by fellow Rotarians in polio endemic, importation and high-risk countries through the Open Projects List

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Media and posters Caps, aprons, badges and megaphones Stickers or balloons Bicycles, 4-wheel drive vehicles and motorcycles Vaccine carriers, refrigerators and ice packs Social Mobilization is organized community activities designed to help make immunization activities successful. Rotarians play a critical role in these activities by using PolioPlus Partners contributions to purchase: PolioPlus Partners These tools are provided through PolioPlus Partners

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International PolioPlus Partners Open Projects List (OPL) The OPL is the primary source of information for PolioPlus Partners projects. The OPL is updated the 15 th of every month on the RI Web site at: The OPL should be shared with fellow Rotarians to demonstrate the continued, significant, and urgent needs for PolioPlus Partners. Funding requirements currently exceed US $2.3 million

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International National PolioPlus Committee 31 National PolioPlus Committee Chairs (NPPC) in polio endemic, importation and high-risk countries submit PolioPlus Partners project requests Abdul Haiy Khan, Pakistan NPPCDeepak Kapur, India NPPC

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International PolioPlus Partners Task Force The Task Force is divided into nine Rotary regions –10 regional assistant chairs –46 zone coordinators –54 members-at-large A complete listing of members can be found in the Official Directory. The PolioPlus Partners Task Force has a GOAL of raising US$5 million in PolioPlus Partners has a Task Force of dedicated Rotarians who are available to make presentations or answer questions related to Rotary’s involvement in polio eradication.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International PolioPlus Partners Challenge  100% participation from all Rotary districts to allocate a minimum of 10% of their available DDF.  All Rotary clubs and districts have a club program for PolioPlus Partners by March  All clubs chartered after 1 July 2003 to consider making a club contribution, having a fundraiser or making individual contributions to PolioPlus Partners.  New members to contribute and become a part of Rotary’s number one goal of global polio eradication.  All Rotarians that view PolioPlus as their primary Rotary interest to make another contribution to PolioPlus Partners.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Two Ways to Support PolioPlus Partners District Designated Funds (DDF): DDF contributions are being matched US$.50 for every US$1.00 contributed. Cash Contributions: Cash contributions are matched US$.50 for each US$1.00 donated through

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International What Can Rotarians Do? Make a donation TODAY Ask your district leaders to donate DDF Encourage new members and new clubs to donate Schedule club programs and remain informed Highlight publicly the role of Rotary in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International “I will be working… to ensure an unprecedented effort on polio eradication over the next 24 months.” Dr. Margaret Chan Director General, WHO 4 Jan 2007 On her first day in office…