Foundation Foundation on Presentation A Annual Giving The Rotary E VERY R OTARIAN, E VERY Y EAR E VERY R OTARIAN, E VERY Y EAR O UR R OTARY F OUNDATION

US $1 About one in six people live on less than $1 a day Half the world’s population lives on less than $2 a day

US $100.2 million Program awards in to alleviate poverty, improve health and support education

Snack foods $ 18 Billion Coffee$ 32 Billion Candy $ 24 Billion Cosmetic products $ 30 Billion Pet products $ 31 Billion Ice Cream $ 20 Billion Soft Drinks $ 60 Billion Beer $ 45 Billion Weight control products $ 33 Billion Fast food $103 Billion Legal gambling $550 Billion US spending figures in one year Money spent in the US each Year

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You are the Spirit of Rotary TODAY and the Legacy of Rotary TOMORROW

The Rotary Foundation Working towards… The Elimination of Poverty Environmental Conservation Food Security, Health Care and Education Mediation and Conflict Resolution World Peace and Understanding

PolioPlus More than 2 billion children received oral polio vaccine since 1985More than 2 billion children received oral polio vaccine since 1985 Rotary will have committed over US$650 million to eradicate polioRotary will have committed over US$650 million to eradicate polio

Partnered with seven leading universities around the world, establishing six Rotary CentersPartnered with seven leading universities around the world, establishing six Rotary Centers To advance knowledge and world understanding among potential future leadersTo advance knowledge and world understanding among potential future leaders Rotary Centers for International Studies

Provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countriesProvides travel grants for teams to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries A team consists of four non- Rotarian young professionals and one Rotarian who leads the groupA team consists of four non- Rotarian young professionals and one Rotarian who leads the group All Rotarians are eligible to apply as team leadersAll Rotarians are eligible to apply as team leaders Group Study Exchange

Established in 1947 to further international understandingEstablished in 1947 to further international understanding Among the world's largest privately funded international scholarship programsAmong the world's largest privately funded international scholarship programs 38,000 scholars from 110 countries have served as ambassadors of goodwill38,000 scholars from 110 countries have served as ambassadors of goodwillAmbassadorialScholarships

Awarded to faculty members to teach in a developing country for three to ten months.Awarded to faculty members to teach in a developing country for three to ten months. Over 450 teachers have shared this experience since the start of the program.Over 450 teachers have shared this experience since the start of the program. Grants for Grants for University Teachers

A District Simplified Grant (DSG) is a tool Rotary districts utilize to support short-term, humanitarian projects that benefit the communityA District Simplified Grant (DSG) is a tool Rotary districts utilize to support short-term, humanitarian projects that benefit the community Funded through a portion of District Designated Funds (DDF) to support projects locally or internationallyFunded through a portion of District Designated Funds (DDF) to support projects locally or internationallyDistrictGrants Simplified

Volunteer Service Grants subsidize travel for international humanitarian service in Rotary countries for 5 to 60 days.Volunteer Service Grants subsidize travel for international humanitarian service in Rotary countries for 5 to 60 days. Funding may be used to plan specific humanitarian projects for future implementation or to provide direct service to a specific project in a benefiting community.Funding may be used to plan specific humanitarian projects for future implementation or to provide direct service to a specific project in a benefiting community. Volunteer Volunteer Service Grants

Matches contributions raised by Rotary clubs and districts for international service projects involving Rotary clubs in two or more countriesMatches contributions raised by Rotary clubs and districts for international service projects involving Rotary clubs in two or more countries Nearly $300 million spent on over 26,000 grants in 171 countries since 1965Nearly $300 million spent on over 26,000 grants in 171 countries since 1965 GrantsMatching

3-H Grants Funds long-term, self-help grassroots development projects too large for one club or district to implement on their ownFunds long-term, self-help grassroots development projects too large for one club or district to implement on their own Since 1979, over US $74 million to nearly 300 projects in the developing worldSince 1979, over US $74 million to nearly 300 projects in the developing world

Building on our Accomplishments Your annual commitment to The Rotary Foundation is the lifeblood for all of these programs Our continuing success depends on your continuing support

The Rotary Foundation IS Unique Addresses all of the greatest educational and humanitarian needs Its world reach is greater than the United Nations We can go where politicians and religious groups cannot We can mobilize our people-to-people contacts

Things We Do Better Than Most Other Charities Support donor-driven projects Bridge the business community to an international need Manage costs effectively Provide ongoing stewardship Respond to evolving world needs and donor interests

APF-SHARE 3-Year Cycle Funds from Annual Giving available to districts 3 years after they are contributed - through SHARE Contributions made to the Annual Programs Fund in become available in Contributions made in available in

Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund Funds are invested for three years After three years, funds are split between DDF and World Fund Matching GrantsMatching Grants District Simplified GrantsDistrict Simplified Grants Ambassadorial ScholarshipsAmbassadorial Scholarships Rotary CentersRotary Centers Extra GSE TeamsExtra GSE Teams University Teacher GrantsUniversity Teacher Grants 50% – District Designated Funds 3-H Grants3-H Grants One GSE Team per District each yearOne GSE Team per District each year Matching Grants (matches districtMatching Grants (matches district and club input) and club input) Volunteer Service GrantsVolunteer Service Grants 50% – World Fund 12 3 Year Your Contribution at Work Permanent Fund earnings also support the World Fund

Every club will set its APF & Permanent Fund goalsEvery club will set its APF & Permanent Fund goals Suggested Annual Programs Fund goals:Suggested Annual Programs Fund goals: –100 % Member Participation –US$100 per capita –10-15 % Increase

“What an impact this wonderful organization has had on my life! I can hold my head high and say... I helped to … –eliminate Polio; –educate thousands of students; –promote peace and global understanding. I am doing all of this because I am a Rotarian! “ - Mary Q. Garrison Wilber Rotary Club District 5650

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