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Howard Svigals
Email: hsvigals@gmail.com
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OVERVIEW OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION IN DISTRICT 5020

Doing good in the world, both locally and abroad, is the most well-recognized aspect of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). Through the cultural bridges and understandings built, TRF can deliver both efficiently and effectively. The unique position of Rotarians in numerous countries and communities, coupled with unparalleled integrity embodied in The Four Way Test, makes TRF able to solve big problems while demonstrating sincere care and a vision of sustainability. District 5020 has always been a top donor worldwide and continues to lead. Funding for programs above is largely tied to District 5020 contributions over time, making generosity a priority. The Rotary Foundation is comprised of three Funds working together in providing for programs: Annual Fund, Endowment Fund and PolioPlus.
 

Foundation Grants

The district provides both community and global grants. Using Rotary Foundation grants, our 34,000 clubs worldwide develop and carry out sustainable humanitarian projects, and provide scholarships and professional training to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sustain mothers and children, improve education, and strengthen local economies. District community grants fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs in your community and communities abroad. Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. Grant sponsors form international partnerships that respond to real community needs. Find out more:
 
 
 
 

Foundation Programs

As well as awarding grants around the world, district and global grants totalling in the hundreds of millions each year, the Rotary Foundation runs three targeted programmes: Vocational Training Teams, Scholarships and Polio Plus.
 

Polio Plus

Rotary, along with our partners, has reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. We are close to eradicating polio, but we need your help. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, here are some ways to make a global impact and protect children against polio forever.

 

Peace Scholarships

Each year, Rotary selects individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of our peace centers. In just over a decade, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 900 fellows for careers in peace building. Many of them go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs and international organizations.

Vocational Training Teams

Vocational training teams are groups of professionals who travel abroad either to teach local professionals about a particular field or to learn more about their own. The programme, which can be funded through district and global grants, continues to greatly help host communities solve problems and improve the quality of life. 

 

Scholarships

Scholarship funding is provided through the Rotary Foundation Global Grant. It funds graduate-level coursework or research covering anywhere from one to four academic years. Clubs and districts can create their own scholarships funded by district grants for any form of studies or with global grants for graduate studies in an area of focus. 

Got Questions?

As an international District, contributing to TRF has differing tax benefits depending on which country the Rotarian resides. In any case, advantages of contributions can be discussed with District 5020 Foundation chair, Howard Svigals or experts for detailed questions and answers can be reached at:

Toll free: +1-866-9ROTARY (+1-866-976-8279)
contact.center@rotary.org

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time