Giving & Grants: Foundation grants educate nurses, improve care.
A series of Rotary Foundation global grants has provided funding to modernize Moldova’s nursing program, involving vocational training delivered by the North Carolina-Moldova Nursing Collaborative. This multiyear endeavor has continued through the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of war in neighboring Ukraine to improve the training that nursing students in Moldova receive and enhance the quality of care that nurses provide.
Trustees establish targeted funds to aid Pakistan and Ukraine
In January 2023 The Rotary Foundation Trustees established two temporary funds to assist Pakistan and Ukraine, two areas that are facing extreme need.
Did you know that our Annual Fund includes SHARE, the World Fund, and our areas of focus funds? When people support the Annual Fund, our Foundation can approve grants that create positive change in communities close to home and around the world. Learn more about how the Annual Fund supports sustainable, life-changing projects.
In April, we’re honoring Rotary founder Paul Harris, who was born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, on 19 April 1868. His vision of finding fellowship and making community connections endures to this day. Join us in celebrating the anniversary of his birth by learning about his legacy or making a special gift to The Rotary Foundation. Subscribe to the quarterly Paul Harris Society Resource to receive updates and learn more about how society members are leaders in giving.
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Programs of Scale updates
The first Programs of Scale grant recipient, Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia, is training and supporting 380 health facility staff members and has added 2,500 trained community health workers to the national health system in Zambia — expanding local access to effective malaria testing and treatment in 10 heavily affected districts. Learn more about the program’s achievements.
Explore the Rotary Voices podcast to learn more about Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia. A recent episode features interviews with Rotarians who are working in their communities to combat malaria and information about the science involved in fighting the disease. Find the podcast on apps like Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify.
Find out what we've learned from the fight against malaria in Zambia that can apply to other disease prevention and treatment projects. The Rotary Service in Action blog post highlights the role of community health workers, the importance of bringing treatment to people instead of waiting for them to seek care, and the effective use of technology.
It’s not too early to start working on your 2023 Programs of Scale concept note (the first step in the application process, due in August). Register for the “Programs of Scale Competition: Insights and Tips for Applying” webinar, being held 26 April at 08:00 Chicago time (UTC-5) and 16:00 Chicago time (UTC-5). To learn more about past winners or download the Programs of Scale Handbook and concept note template, visit the Programs of Scale page.
The findings from the latest grant model evaluation are now available. The year three report includes new information about member participation and satisfaction with global grants, how district resources might better support global grants, the need to collect different kinds of data about our projects, the effect scholarships have on the recipients, and the sustainability of global grant projects.
Help desk: medical equipment projects
Are you planning a global grant project that includes providing medical equipment? If so, have you reviewed the updated Disease Prevention and Treatment Guidelines for Global Grant Funding? Medical equipment projects need to include an assessment that specifies the health condition that will be addressed, explains how the equipment is appropriate for the facility that will receive it, and indicates how the facility will be able to operate and maintain the equipment, such as by obtaining replacement parts and securing long-term funding.
Identify Rotary Peace Fellowship candidates
Applications are now open for the 2024 Rotary Peace Fellowship! Help us promote it and find the next cohort of global peacebuilders. If you know any peace and development leaders in your community, encourage them to apply for a fully funded master’s degree or professional development certificate at one of our Rotary Peace Centers around the world. You can also use the referral form to tell us about potential candidates. Follow the Rotary Peace Centers Facebook page to learn more or write to rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org.
Preparing to be a district Rotary Foundation chair?
Review this new infographic that outlines the various ways to prepare for your role. If you haven’t used the Learning Center before, go to rotary.org/learn, sign in to My Rotary, and accept the privacy policy so that you can access the infographic. Links to the Learning Center may not work on mobile devices, but you can get to the Learning Center from My Rotary and then search for materials or courses. Send feedback about the infographic to learn@rotary.org.
Global grant scholars and vocational training team members now have separate learning plans for their predeparture orientation. Anyone who’s already enrolled in the previous combined course can still access the content until 1 July.
A new video highlights the resources that help clubs and districts increase their impact and make their service more sustainable. It explains how clubs can work with Rotary Community Corps, district resource networks, Rotary Action Groups, and Rotary’s partners to make a bigger difference. Show the video at meetings, training seminars, or other events. You can also use it on social media, in newsletters, or on club and district websites. Visit the Brand Center to download the video and send any questions to rotary.service@rotary.org.
Learn what we accomplished this year, discover how clubs are making a difference, hear from donors about why they contribute to The Rotary Foundation, review important financial information, and more in the latest annual report.
