1. Our Programs 2. Ways we donate 3. Where the money goes 1. Our Programs 2. Ways we donate 3. Where the money goes. 4 How we are making a difference One of the most significant changes in the past few years- More Rotarians are personally donating to Our Foundation. Clubs normally donate a minimum of $100 per member to Our Foundation from fund raising
Donations to Our Foundation By Clubs from Fund Raising Suggested Amount $100 X No of Members By Rotarians Personally Every Rotarian Every Year Club – 14 -Any amount by every member Sustaining Member Club – 5- At least $100 by every member Paul Harris Society Members - $1000 Every Year 40+ Major Donors -$10,000 + Ernie Weeks Bob and Nan Bruce EREY Club –everyone gives something with average above $100 Sustaining member club –every club-every member gives minimum of $100 2
Our Mission World understanding Goodwill Peace “The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to Enable Rotarians to Advance, World Understanding, Good Will and Peace through the Improvement of Health, the Support of Education and the Alleviation of Poverty.” We accomplish this by fostering effective and sustainable projects around the world. We are looking to the future and incorporating projects within the 6 areas of focus bringing us closer to our mission while supporting the amazing work of Rotarians. Through OUR Foundation, we reach out to both our local and international communities enriching the lives of millions.
Our Areas of Focus Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Disease Prevention and Treatment Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development Whether it’s eradicating polio in India, digging water wells in the Philippines, providing dictionaries to a local elementary school, or educating a scholar in peace and conflict resolution, Rotary creates the environment and circumstances to promote peace throughout the world. So I ask you, what makes Rotary special? [Encourage Audience Participation] Thank you for your comments. I encourage you to share your stories with your fellow Rotarians, and with The Rotary Foundation – so we may share them with the world.
Polio Eradication Polio Facts: -Since the PolioPlus program began in 1985, more than two billion children have received oral polio vaccine. -210 countries territories and areas around the world are now polio-free thanks to Rotarians who have mobilized by the hundreds of thousands to ensure the success of national immunization days as well as strong surveillance programs around the world. -As of 30 June 2011, $1.1 billion has been funded towards eradicating Polio. -2010-11 Total PolioPlus Contributions (includes Gates Foundation): $78.9 million (Cumulative $831.5 million) - 123 nations have benefited from PolioPlus grants. -In 2011, 400 million children received the polio vaccine. -Four countries rest endemic for wild polio virus in 2011: Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Pakistan For updated statistics on Polio cases please visit: www.rotary.org
District 7090 Polio 1985-1999 $1,144,710 1999-Oct 2010 749,693 2010-11 180,439 District Designated Funds 112,265 Total $2,187,107
Polio Plus Cases as of November 9, 2011 2011 2010 2009 India 1 41 649 Nigeria 42 18 384 Afghanistan 47 24 29 Pakistan 136 140 80 Non-endemic countries 466 687 313 Global Total 692 908* 1604* (*Dec 31) In 1985 – 350,000 cases every year Rotary WILL eradicate Polio 7
POLIO CHALLENGE $200 Million Bill Gates $350 Million Rotary to date $192 Million