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We’ve all seen fundraisers created on peer-to-peer platforms, but they are not exclusive to Rotary like Raise for Rotary is. Members, donors, and participants use Raise for Rotary to support The Rotary Foundation by creating fundraisers for birthdays, anniversaries, athletic challenges, and events like World Polio Day. It’s mobile-friendly, making it easy to post fundraisers […]
With a passion for education and giving community members the opportunity to be the best they can be, Dennis believes The Rotary Foundation is Rotary’s engine room, giving power to Rotary so it can deliver amazing programs. As a chemical engineer, Dennis has spent his working career in the pulp, paper and packaging industry, most […]
As the Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for New Zealand, PDG Peter Garnett’s journey has been an inspiring testament to the profound impact of The Rotary Foundation. Peter’s term as Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator has been marked by numerous highlights and achievements. “It is difficult to choose just one,” he humbly acknowledges, “as there have been […]
Acting Mayor of Tennant Creek PDG Greg Marlow became a member of the Arch Klumph Society in 2022, after contributing more than US$250,000 to The Rotary Foundation over his lifetime. Greg’s Rotary journey began in February 1987, when his housemate invited him along to a Rotaract meeting in Kalgoorlie, WA. After moving to the Northern […]
Legacy Society members are individuals and/or couples who substantiate a commitment of $1 million or more to The Rotary Foundation. Benefits include all Bequest Society benefits, unique tokens of appreciation from the Trustees and special invitations, registration and seating at Rotary events. Currently a member of the Rotary Club of Paddington, Qld, it was through […]
Jennie Herring took on the role of Endowment and Major Gifts Advisor for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands in December 2022. Based in New Zealand, Jennie is well-known throughout the zone. Jennie has held numerous positions at club, district and national level, including District 9920 Governor (2015-16), Assistant Rotary Coordinator, District 9920 Foundation […]
By Eeshwar RajagopalanRotaract Australia Chair 2023-24 The Rotary Foundation is a little bit like a piggy bank. Each year, some of the money put into it is taken out and spent by clubs all around the world so they can do amazing things to help their communities. And, as a Rotaract club, you can benefit […]
When it comes to The Rotary Foundation Down Under, Maurie’s the man! Since joining the Rotary Club of Taree on Manning, NSW, in 2000, Maurie has served as club President, District Governor, and is currently Chair of The Rotary Foundation Australia, Chair of the Election Review Committee of Rotary International and a member of both […]
After taking on the role of End Polio Now Coordinator in July 2022, PDG Murray Verso has campaigned tirelessly to encourage every club and individual Rotarian in Zone 8 to contribute to the End Polio Now campaign. “With the eradication of poliomyelitis now in sight, I want every club and Rotarian to contribute so they […]
The Rotary-led initiative ‘United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt’ aims to reduce cervical cancer cases and enhance women’s health in Egypt through targeted awareness-raising and improved access to preventative care. By Etelka Lehoczky United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt is the recipient of Rotary’s third annual Programs of Scale award, announced by then […]
With the aid of a district grant and a community-minded business, the Rotary Club of Cairns Trinity, Qld, has helped provide a safe play area at the Cairns Toy Library. By Merewyn WrightDistrict Public Image ChairRotary Club of AirlieBeach, Qld hen the Cairns Toy Library moved to a new location in 2021, much work needed […]
“From little things big things grow” has been applied to a host of experiences since it was written more than 30 years ago. From its origin as a protest song to a superannuation advertising campaign, the words can be equally applied to Rotary Foundation global grants. It certainly was the case for the first global […]