Rotary International

Changing Lives

Activities include:
Emergency Response Kit Programme in New Zealand and Pacific
Countries
Prepositioning Emergency Relief Supplies e.g. Emergency
Response Kits
Accessing Donor Funds MFAT & Others (Public, Private, Trusts,
Governments)
Appeals Disasters , Development Projects, Transportation Fund
MFAT - Disaster Response Partnership
MFAT - New Zealand Partnerships for International Development
Fund
Volunteer Support Insurance
DIK support shipping companies, NZ Defence
Partnerships - MOU with VSA
Associations Council for International Development
Charities Commission Reg. No. CC26860

Rotary 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

The Emergency Response Kit

Objective
To deliver fast and effective relief to
Pacific Island countries following a
natural disaster.

Assistance Opportunities
20 schools damaged in Taveuni alone
Houses for teachers needed
Rotary construction teams may be
needed
Recovery being coordinated by
Rotary Club of Taveuni
Rotary NZ Goal to rebuild 19 schools
MFAT Disaster Relief Fund
contributed $250,000

New Zealand Partnerships for

International Development Fund
Building communities to become self sufficient

no limit on project value

Rotary contribution 20% (projects in Pacific countries)

Sustainable and Economic Development

is
a.)Second response following emergency
b.)Building communities to become self sufficient

New Zealand Partnerships for International

Development
Fund

Focus areas

Activities with a focus on creating and contributing to sustainable

economic development, particularly sustainable economic growth.

Funds are also available for

Health and education to support sustainable economic

development

Supporting basic human needs such as water and sanitation

Measures that protect communities from the worst effects

of disasters

New Zealand Partnerships for International Development

Fund

The following are examples of activities that may be funded

Income generating initiatives

Small and medium business development
Microfinance services
Improving production and/or marketing of goods and services
Improving infrastructure to support production and/or
marketing

Potential sectors include agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and

tourism.

Global Grants

Long term projects

Larger grant awards
Sustainable, measureable outcomes
Aligned with areas of focus
World Fund Match ( DDF $US1:
$US1, Club funds $US0.50: $US1.00,
which may include donations and
other source of funds e.g. MFAT)

Global Grants
At least 2 countries involved
Responds to real community needs
Both Rotarians and local community
to participate
Minimum of $US30,000

Project Management

Start early in the Rotary Year

User need driven
Reliable partner at delivery end
Create and inspiring mission enthusiasm buy
in
Measurable goals
Clear accountabilities for all involved
Standing project committee beyond Rotary year
Seek partnership for leverage
Build contingency into budget
Advise funding partners of progress, outcomes
and Rotary
Have a plan for sustainability
Share outcomes and learning

Kondiki Project - Tanzania

Global Grant US$486K
US$174,825 from the TRF World Fund
match
$US37,500 from Rotary Districts DDF
Funds
$US20,166 from Rotary Clubs
$US254,483 from MFAT as a Rotary
contribution
Involving 100 in calf heifers, 100 biogas
digesters, farmer training and upgrade at
processing plant

Meru Womens Group

Faye Cran Secondary School

Rotarian Keith Stanton initiated

8 - class rooms, staff quarters, ablution block, grounds
work
Doesnt qualify for TRF or MFAT Grant
Estimated cost $900K, appeal from within NZ and
Australia
Faye Cran - coordinated projects in Tanzania - min
$4million over the last 15 years
4 years ago founded 22 Clubs in and around Arusha
and Moshi
Currently member of Moshi RC

VSA
Partnership with VSA
Volunteer opportunities
VSA fund travel and accommodation