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Heart 2 Heart Program fosters cooperative partnerships between District 4170, District 4140, and the US, with a focus on Rotary Foundation grants and global grant projects. By emphasizing areas such as disease prevention, maternal and child health, and economic development, the program aims to make a positive impact on communities. The Heart 2 Heart initiative promotes the spirit of People of Action who strive to create a difference in the world through acts of service and humanitarian efforts. Partnering with TRF and leveraging partnerships with FURMEX, the program facilitates sustainable projects that support communities in need. To ensure the success of the program, partnerships with various entities, including Rotaractors, Interactors, and non-Rotarians, are encouraged. The program aims to create lasting connections and promote positive peace through meaningful service projects.
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Heart 2 Heart Program Cooperative partnership - District 4170 and District 4140 & United States 15th Year in 2019-20 The Rotary Foundation as a partner People of Action Making a Difference August 2019
Heart 2 Heart Partnering – TRF grants 58 TRF grants as of 6/30/19 $4,555,216 6 global grants for 2019-20 968,000 64 humanitarian/global grants $5,523,216 Rotary Foundation Match as of 6/30/19 $2,075,332 2019-20 match 478,375 Total TRF match $2,553,707
Global Grant Projects for 2019-20 Holtz-Beahon kidney transplant program Project CURE hospital equipment Autism early detection treatment and research Healing Hearts - surgery for infants Bathroom renovations (D4140) Equipment at shelter for families at hospital (D4140)
Other Non-Global Grant Projects 2010-19 Drug & alcohol abuse prevention program Toluca school chemistry lab equipment Toluca disabled school equipment/supplies D4140 school renovation projects Girls shelter computer lab & training Solar panels for orphanage Books and supplies for schools Equipment for adult education center Medical mission in D4140
Non-Global Grant Projects 2019-20 Specialized wheelchairs for children Refurbished wheelchairs Wheelchair donation & training event Used ambulance for Acolman hospital Used fire truck for D4140 Security screen at pre-school in Tlaquepaque Support for three hands-on service trips Positive peace project San Juan Tilapa community center support
100 years of Rotary in Mexico in 2021 *100 opportunities for 100 US clubs *Projects range from small club cash to district grants to global grants *All Mexico districts *Connection to positive peace conferences *Engaging Rotaractors, Interactors and non- Rotarians *Make real club to club connections through service
Why Heart 2 Heart? Ideal partnership with Mexico • Mexico designs the projects & writes the grants & does needs assessments • Local Rotarians are “People of Action” • Solid support from district leadership • Easy to visit • Mexico supports US global grants (Clay County KY) • Partnership with TRF through global grants • Partnership with FURMEX for small projects • Our next door neighbor with strong economic ties
Why Heart 2 Heart? Partnership opportunities for US • Districts, clubs & individuals can participate at any time regardless of size • Project opportunities now available year round • Multiple project options; six areas of focus • Not just a one-time, one-project partnership • Team ownership of projects • Partnerships in other projects (Ameca River, Hot Meals, Columbia peace project) • Connections with other US Rotarians (Nebraska, California, N Illinois, North Carolina)
Next regular trip to Mexico November 13-20, 2019 Service trips August 2019, January 2020 and February 2020 www.rizones30-31.org/news/heart-2-heart We Need Partners and Sponsors
What Can You Do? Help Connect the World 1. Encourage district support (DDF) 2. Encourage club contributions 3. Sponsor a project as a club or group of clubs 4. Encourage individual contributions – directly or as gifts/honors 5. Visit Mexico personally, or encourage club/ district partial sponsorship of a traveler 6. Schedule a club program on Heart 2 Heart 7. Support the Rotary Foundation