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Programs of The Rotary Foundation

Our Rotary Foundation. Programs of The Rotary Foundation. Every Rotarian, Every Year. Working towards… The Elimination of Poverty Environmental Conservation Food Security, Health Care & Education Mediation and Conflict Resolution World Peace and Understanding. PolioPlus. PolioPlus.

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Programs of The Rotary Foundation

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  1. Our Rotary Foundation Programs of The Rotary Foundation Every Rotarian, Every Year

  2. Working towards… The Elimination of Poverty Environmental Conservation Food Security, Health Care & Education Mediation and Conflict Resolution World Peace and Understanding

  3. PolioPlus PolioPlus • More than 2 billion children received oral polio vaccine since 1985 • 2002-03 PEFC raised over US$111 million • Rotary will have committed nearly US$600 million to eradicate polio Every Rotarian, Every Year

  4. Derran Moss Rotary Centers for International Studies Rotary Centers for International Studies • Partnered with eight leading universities around the world, establishing seven Rotary Centers • To advance knowledge and world understanding among potential future leaders Every Rotarian, Every Year

  5. Simona Pinton Rotary Centers for International Studies Rotary Centers for International Studies • Up to 70 scholars selected each year • First three classes of World Peace Scholars are citizens of 53 countries • 39% of these scholars are from low-income countries Every Rotarian, Every Year

  6. Group Study Exchange Group Study Exchange • Provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries • A team consists of four non-Rotarian young professionals and one Rotarian who leads the group • All Rotarians are eligible to apply as team leaders Every Rotarian, Every Year

  7. Centennial GSE Teams Group Study Exchange • Every GSE team that travels in 2004-05 will carry designation of Centennial GSE Team • Since 1965, some 10,600 GSE teams have participated from more than 100 countries Every Rotarian, Every Year

  8. Ambassadorial Scholarships Ambassadorial Scholarships André Mechelynck • Established in 1947 to further international understanding • The world's largest privately funded international scholarships program • 36,000 scholars from 110 countries have served as ambassadors of goodwill Every Rotarian, Every Year

  9. Rotary Grants for University Teachers Grants for University Teachers • Provides funds to higher education faculty to travel abroad to teach in developing countries • Establishes ties between higher education institutions, for the global exchange of ideas and information Dr. Peter Markesteyn Every Rotarian, Every Year

  10. Individual Grants Individual Grants • Subsidizes travel of individuals or small groups for periods of up to 60 days • Funding provided to plan future humanitarian projects or for a direct service to the benefiting community Fary Moini Every Rotarian, Every Year

  11. District Simplified Grants District Simplified Grants • A District Simplified Grant (DSG) is a tool Rotary districts utilize to support short-term, humanitarian projects that benefit the community • Funded through a portion of District Designated Funds (DDF) to support projects locally or internationally Every Rotarian, Every Year

  12. Matching Grants Matching Grants • Matches contributions raised by Rotary clubs and districts for international service projects involving Rotary clubs in two or more countries • Over US$180 million spent on over 18,000 grants in more than 115 countries since 1965 Every Rotarian, Every Year

  13. Health, Hunger and Humanity Grants 3-H Grants • Funds long-term, self-help grassroots development projects too large for one club or district to implement on their own • Since 1979, over US $84 million to over 300 projects in the developing world • Currently in moratorium Every Rotarian, Every Year

  14. Our Rotary Foundation Our Rotary Foundation Every Rotarian, Every Year

  15. A Critical Turning Point A Critical Turning Point

  16. Every Rotarian, Every Year Every Rotarian Every Year • 2003-04 annual giving goal: US$70 million • 2004-05 annual giving goal of US$100 per capita • Every club will set its APF goal

  17. Every Rotarian, Every Year Every Rotarian, Every Year

  18. Your support is critical for a peaceful and prosperous world during Rotary’s Second Century of Service Thank You!

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