extending fundraising partnership to eradicate polio
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Partnership will infuse an additional US$450 million into global polio eradication effort
Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are renewing their longstanding partnership to end polio, announcing a joint commitment of up to $450 million to support the global polio eradication effort.
“Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners, almost 19 million people are walking today who would have otherwise been paralyzed,” said John Germ, Past President of Rotary International who leads Rotary’s polio fundraising efforts. “By partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we’re ensuring that children in polio-affected countries get the lifesaving vaccines they need to be protected from polio for life.
As the first organization to envision a polio-free world, Rotary is more committed than ever to delivering on our promise that one day, no child will ever again be paralyzed by polio.”
To an audience of Rotary volunteer leaders from around the world, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation delivered a video message announcing the extension of a funding partnership forged more than a decade ago. Rotary is committed to raising $50 million per year over the next three years, with every dollar to be matched with two additional dollars from the Gates Foundation. This expanded agreement will translate into up to $450 million for polio eradication activities.
“The Gates Foundation’s longstanding partnership with Rotary has been vital to fighting polio,” said Mr. Gates in today’s message to Rotary volunteers. “That’s why we’re extending our funding match, so every dollar that Rotary raises is met with two more. I believe that together, we can make eradication a reality.”
In addition to the extended funding partnership with the Gates Foundation, Rotary is also announcing US$45 million in funding for polio eradication efforts in countries throughout Africa (Angola, Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, Somalia and South Sudan), and Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan and the Philippines). The funding will help support crucial polio eradication activities such as immunization and disease detection, research, and community mobilization.
Polio—a paralyzing and sometimes deadly disease—is on the verge of becoming the second human disease in history to be eradicated. This critical funding helps ensure that children in at-risk countries are protected from polio, and that the wild poliovirus is eliminated in the last two countries that continue to report cases.
While only Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to report cases of wild poliovirus, the remaining challenges to global eradication—like difficulty reaching children amid insecurity and conflict and weak health systems—have proven to be the most difficult. In order to meet these roadblocks head on and ensure the continuation of program efforts, funding and support from donors and world governments is imperative.
Rotary has contributed more than $2 billion to fight polio, including matching funds from the Gates Foundation, and countless volunteer hours since launching its polio eradication program, PolioPlus, in 1985. In 1988, Rotary formed the Global Polio Eradication Initiative with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Gates Foundation and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance later joined. When the initiative launched, there were 350,000 cases of polio every year. Today the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent.
Anyone can be a part of the fight to end polio and have their donation to Rotary matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Visit endpolio.org to learn more and donate.
About Rotary: Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. We connect 1.2 million members from more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in almost every country in the world. Their service improves lives both locally and internationally, from helping those in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. Visit Rotary.org and endpolio.org for more about Rotary and its efforts to eradicate polio.
From EVANSTON, Il. (January 22, 2020) press release
Don't forget to sign up to sell tickets around town.
See Denis or Gary for the schedules.
SOLD TO DATE
$13,309 + dollars
in tickets and are at
57% of $23,000 goal
with
ONLY 2 Weeks to go!
Each member is required to sell or buy a minimum of $100 -so don't wait! The easiest way to sell is using our Rally-Up link!
HERE IS MESSAGING TO USE WHEN INVITING FRIENDS & FAMILY TO BUY TICKETS: (note - you may want to use your custom link or remind them to give you credit)
Dear Friend:
I am a member of the Northbrook Rotary Club. I enjoy participating in community service projects and raising money for our club charitable foundation. Rotary's motto is "service above self".
We will be running our annual Rotary Rubber Duck Race on September 15, at 3 PM in The Village Green Park, Northbrook. All proceeds from duck ticket sales go to support nonprofit organizations that benefit from grants and scholarships both locally and internationally.
Please consider purchasing duck tickets. You do not need to be present to win one of three monetary prizes. You can click on the link below to purchase tickets.
Our Fall is chock-full of wonderful service opportunities! So much to feel good about! Fun things to do for all - some sitting things, standing things and moving around things…
Please read through the end!
First, I’d like to congratulate us on a turn out of 10 people at Feed My Starving Children in July! I received a note from FMSC that the 8,856 meals that we packed that night have been shipped out to feed more that 24 kids for a whole year in Mozambique!! We did good!
Buckle up… here we go!
Trunk or Treat at the NSYMCA in Northbrook!
Such fun passing out candy and hosting a game of bozo buckets for our community!
Join us - and let me know if you would like to be part of the vehicle decorating process!
Coat Off Your Back - November 1st - December 15th - details to come
*TotalLink2 Make Day - November 13th, 3:00-5:00 pm - registration open - touch base w/Jodi
Illuminate Northbrook - either 9/15 or 9/22
FEED6 - November 16th
Operation Santa Claus
Thanks for reading to the end!! Please come out and join the fun! If there is anything you would like to see added to our Community Service list, feel free to reach out to me and/or Gary! We have a whole spring to fill!!
Jodi and Gary
Your Northbrook Rotary Community Service Chairs :)
Join us to help - Mental Health Coping Kits for Kids
NEW! We will have a “private” packing session to make mental health coping kits for kids at GBS high school on September 12th at the Northbrook United Methodist Church located at 1190 Western Ave. in Northbrook from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
CATCH has asked that we provide 20-25 volunteers. This event will include opportunities for those that would like to stay seated while doing good!
CATCH mission is to empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to resources, and peer support.
After the service project, we will head over to Acorn Grill for a quick Satellite meeting, including the installation of a new member, and dinner/camaraderie!
Dinner needs to be pre-ordered - please reach out to me or Pete Samuelson with your order.
Its was a wonderful night - of social fun for the club. Drinks & dinner at Next-Door Lounge in Northbrook last week! Thank you Elke for planning this fun night!
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