1. GORTA AND ROTARY WORKING TOGETHER

2. WHO IS GORTA? Longest running overseas development agency in Ireland Creating sustainable livelihoods in the developing world Working in 5 key countries in Sub-Saharan Africa Gorta’s mission is to work for a world free from the injustices of - chronic hunger - poverty – disease …having special regard for the plight of children and the empowerment of women. We partner with business in Ireland to achieve these goals.

3. OUR COUNTRIES OF OPERATION

4. 1.In 2013, 6 of the 10 fastest growing economies are in Africa. 2.Projected to have the largest economic growth of any continent over the next decade. 3.Africa projected to grow by 5.3% in 2014 alone (African Development Bank). 4.Foreign investment up fivefold since 2000. 5.Middle income countries account for half of all African countries. 6.Growth is being driven by the private sector. WHAT DOES AFRICA MEAN TO YOU? THERE ARE GOOD THINGS HAPPENING IN AFRICA: …but…

5. WATER One in six people has no access to clean water LITERACY 50% of youth in sub- Saharan Africa are illiterate EMPLOYMENT e.g. up to 85% youth unemployment in Kenya CHALLENGES STILL REMAIN However…

6. AND FOOD INSECURITY REMAINS EXTREMELY HIGH

7. Gorta implements food security programmes which eradicate hunger and sustain life. Gorta helps communities to manage their water sources in a sustainable and efficient manner. Business is the engine behind growth in any economy and open markets contribute to sustainable development. FOOD AND NUTRITION WATER AND SANITATION ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GORTA WORKS IN THREE KEY AREAS:

8. HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER SHARING SKILLS AND EXPERTISECOLLABORATE ON PROJECTSFUNDRAISE PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORTBECOME OUR VOICEJOINT VENTURES

9. WHAT YOU CAN GAIN POSITIVE EXPOSUREBUILD CREDIBILITYBUILD MORALE LINKS TO LIKE-MINDED PEOPLERECRUIT FUTURE ROTARIANSBE PART OF THE FUTURE OF AFRICA

10. ROTARY CONFERENCE 2013 CLOTHES COLLECTIONWORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TO HELP STOCK GORTA SHOPSAND HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING GORTA SHOPS

11. GORTA SHOPS

12. GORTA AND ROTARY IN PARTNERSHIP