AREA OF FOCUS Water and Sanitation [presenter] [date] 768 million people do not have access to safe water. Almost two fifths of the world’s population does not have access to an adequate, clean toilet. Waterborne diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under the age of five. In this area of focus, Rotarians carry out service projects that enhance water access, water quality, sanitation and hygiene practices in communities around the world. Some of the key ideas that we hope to convey today revolve around the question, What are the common project types in water and sanitation? Additional key points to consider for most successful projects, whether they’re funded by grants or not, are generally sustainability, measurability, and community ownership, because ultimately our work must be long lasting and holistic. We will also discuss the ideal project lifecycle, review grant eligibility guidelines, and point out resources available from Rotary. [presenter] [date]

Introduction to Water and Sanitation Rotarians around the world are involved in projects that support investments in infrastructure and people to create measurable and enduring improvement in water, sanitation, and hygiene. They can: Provide access to safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene conditions Implement sustainable water and sanitation systems Provide scholarships related to water and sanitation Water and sanitation is one of the most popular project types led by Rotarians. They engage their communities in ways such as: Providing equitable community access to safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene Strengthening the ability of communities to develop, fund, and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems Supporting programs that enhance community awareness of the benefits of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to water and sanitation

Common Water and Sanitation Project Types Water Quality There are many ways to carry out a project that will bring lasting change to the water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions within your community, including: Increasing water supply and distribution (for example, rainwater harvesting, water storage, wells, and boreholes) Improving water quality (purification) Providing hygiene education Supplying waste management Enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in schools and communities Water Supply

Common Water and Sanitation Project Types Irrigation Hygiene You can also: Provide scholarships related to water, sanitation, and hygiene Supply vocational training Conduct training with communities to establish water, sanitation, and hygiene committees, such as Rotary Community Corps, to manage the infrastructure and continue necessary training once the project has been completed

Project Lifecycle We understand that each service project is unique: some are large in scale, some are small. Some use Rotary grants to help fund them, and other projects are funded by clubs or districts. However, there’s one thing all successful service projects have in common: a “lifecycle.” This graphic shows the lifecycle of a service project. As you can see, the key areas are: Planning Acquiring resources Project implementation Evaluation and promotion While we won’t be discussing the lifecycle in detail, you can find more information on rotary.org.

Leveraging Knowledge: RAGs and RCCs Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) leverage their expertise in their particular area of interest to support clubs and districts. Rotarian Action Group for Water and Sanitation Rotary Community Corps (RCC) A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a team of non-Rotarians who are flexible partners of service for Rotary clubs. RCCs offer community solutions for community issues. RCCs can offer key insight into the intricacies of the local demand and water and sanitation needs. A Rotarian Action Group is an autonomous group of Rotarians, family members, and Rotaractors who are experts in a particular field, such as literacy or water and sanitation. Group members share their expertise by assisting Rotary clubs and districts with their humanitarian service projects. The Rotarian Action Group for Water and Sanitation helps conduct community assessments, assists in identifying key partnerships, provides technical guidance, and highlights the work of successful Rotarian initiatives in the field. They offer technical resources on their website at www.wasrag.org.

Global Grants with The Rotary Foundation Global grant eligibility requirements Sustainable Measurable goals Align with an area of focus Respond to real community needs Actively involve Rotarians and host community members While Rotary clubs frequently fundraise and carry out projects without seeking a grant from The Rotary Foundation, a global grant can be a wonderful opportunity to leverage support for large, sustainable, international projects. To be eligible for funding, a global grant project must be: Sustainable, which means the activity continues after grant funding has been spent Measurable, with an established process for tracking and reporting on project results Aligned with an area of focus that meets The Rotary Foundation’s goals and activities Responsive to real community needs that are identified through a community assessment Led by Rotarians who have built a relationship with community members in the project location

Global Grants Scope for Water and Sanitation Humanitarian Projects Vocational Training Scholarships Supporting graduate-level studies in: Civil and environmental engineering Public health with a focus in water and sanitation Watershed management Implementing or improving water and sanitation systems Skills transfer in engineering, systems management, community health promotion, and irrigation There are many types of global grant projects that can support water and sanitation, such as: Scholarships Capacity building Vocational training

Water and Sanitation Resources Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects Please take some time to check out these water and sanitation resources. They provide great information to for starting next your project. Go to the Rotarian Action Group for Water and Sanitation website at www.startwithwater.org. Community Assessment Tools An Introduction to Vocational Service Rotarian Action Group for Water and Sanitation

Global Grant Resources Terms and Conditions for Rotary Foundation District Grants and Global Grants Grant Management Manual Areas of Focus Policy Statements Rotary’s Areas of Focus Also, check out these global grant resources when you’re considering your next project. You can find all documents at rotary.org. Questions?

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