The Rotary Foundation 5 May 2009
The Rotary Foundation: PP Keith has been asking members all year to support the $100 EREY for the Foundation but where does it go and what does your contribution do?
The Rotary Foundation of RI is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to support the efforts of Rotary International in the fulfilment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary's Mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational and cultural programs.
Through our literacy programs, we empower children to learn and rise up from poverty. Through our clean water projects, we make a difference so that children in poor villages no longer die of water-borne disease. Through our Ambassadorial Scholars and Rotary World Peace Fellows educational programs, we enlighten the next generation of world leaders to challenge the ravages of war and build bridges of peace and hope that link us all. These programs are made possible by our contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
Foundation Funding:
Contributions from Rotarians go into one of three main funds:
Annual Programs Fund
, which provides grants and awards through Foundation Programs.
Your US$100 gift to the Annual Programs Fund helps provide such things as:
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text books for one elementary school in
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cataract operations for three blind individuals in
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mosquito netting for 35 homes to help prevent the spread of malaria in
Permanent Fund,
an endowment from which only a portion of the earnings are spent in support of Foundation programs ensuring long term viability of the Foundation.
Visit www.rotary.org for additional information, including ways to give.
Polio Plus Fund which supports the global polio eradication efforts in polio-endemic, recently endemic, or high-risk countries which include conducting National Immunization Days, monitoring poliovirus transmission, and other activities
Humanitarian Grants Program
Humanitarian grants support clubs and districts as they undertake humanitarian and service projects. All grants of The Rotary Foundation; Involve the active participation of Rotarians and address humanitarian needs
DISTRICT SIMPLIFIED GRANTS
Enables districts to use a portion of their District Designated Fund (DDF) to support service activities or humanitarian endeavours that benefit the local or international communities.
MATCHING GRANTS
Assist
in funding international humanitarian service projects in cooperation with Rotarians in another country
HEALTH, HUNGER AND HUMANITY (3-H) GRANTS PURPOSE Fund long-term (2-5 years) international development projects to improve health, alleviate hunger, or enhance development through self-help activities which are too large for one club or district to carry out on its own.
Educational Programs
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The worlds largest privately funded international scholarships program for university studies, sends 900 students each year to serve as ambassadors of goodwill while abroad
ROTARY WORLD PEACE FELLOWSHIP -
Are awarded to individuals for study in masters degree programs at the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution
ROTARY PEACE AND CONFLICT FELLOWSHIP
is awarded to individuals for study in a short term certificate program at The Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict studies in
GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE
Is a cultural and vocational exchange program between districts in different countries for business people ages 25-40
To Check your contribution History go to www.rotary.org and click on Member A