Making a Difference

 
 
 
“The Rotary Foundation is the most visible expression of Rotarian generosity – a generosity that not only brings benefits but also brings help and cooperation to solve the problems that affect mankind.”  – Paulo V. Costa, 1995-96 Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair in a speech to the 1996 convention
 
The Rotary Foundation of RI is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Through our Foundation, Rotary members have supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, provide basic education, and grow local economies. We’ve also been a leader in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. For every $1 Rotary commits to polio eradication, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $2.
 
In the 2017/2018 year Papakura Rotary donated $5755 in Annual Giving and a further $3810 to Polio Plus.  In turn, the Club applied for and received $11203 in Grants from the Foundation. The funds have been used to boost Club support  to the following worthy causes:
  • Rehab equipment for the National Burns Unit 
  • Instructor training at Kokako lodge 
  • Angel Lights Breakfast in Schools Programme at Sir Edmund Hillary School 
  • 2018 Water Restoration Project in Tonga after the devastation caused by Cyclone Gita 
 
 
 

Did you know?

These programs promote international understanding by bringing together people from different countries and cultures.
  • Ambassadorial Scholarships - an international program for university level studies, sends about 500 students each year to serve as ambassadors of goodwill while abroad.
  • Rotary Peace Fellowships are awarded to individuals for study in master’s degree and professional certificate programs at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution.
  • Group Study Exchange is a short term cultural and vocational exchange program between districts in different countries for non-Rotarian professionals ages 25-40.