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This presentation will introduce Rotarians to water and sanitation projects, focusing on improving infrastructure and hygiene conditions worldwide. Learn about common project types, utilizing Rotary Community Corps and Rotarian Action Groups, and accessing Global Grants for impactful humanitarian initiatives. Explore resources, guidelines, and expert support for sustainable, measurable, and community-driven efforts in water and sanitation. Discover opportunities for vocational training scholarships and skills transfer to enhance water management practices.
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AREA OF FOCUS Water and Sanitation [presenter] [date]
Introduction to Water and Sanitation Water and Sanitation… Rotarians around the world are involved in projects that support investments in infrastructure and people to create measurable and enduring improvement in water, sanitation, and hygiene. They can: • Provide access to safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene conditions • Implement sustainable water and sanitation systems • Provide scholarships related to water and sanitation
Common Water and Sanitation Project Types Water Quality Water Supply
Common Water and Sanitation Project Types Sanitation Irrigation Hygiene
Leveraging Knowledge: RAGs and RCCs Rotary Community Corps (RCC) A Rotary Community Corps (RCC) is a team of non-Rotarians who are flexible partners of servicefor Rotary clubs. RCCs offer community solutions for community issues. RCCs can offer key insight into the intricacies of the local demand and water and sanitation needs. Rotarian Action Groups(RAGs) Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) leverage their expertise in their particular area of interest to support clubs and districts. Rotarian Action Group for Water and Sanitation
Global Grants with The Rotary Foundation Global grant eligibility requirements • Sustainable • Measurable goals • Align with an area of focus • Respond to real community needs • Actively involve Rotarians and host community members
Global Grants Scope for Water and Sanitation Humanitarian Projects Vocational Training Scholarships • Supporting graduate-level studies in: • Civil and environmental engineering • Public health with a focus in water and sanitation • Watershed management Implementing or improving water and sanitation systems Skills transfer in engineering, systems management, community health promotion, and irrigation
Water and Sanitation Resources Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects Community Assessment Tools An Introduction to Vocational Service Rotarian Action Group for Water and Sanitation
Global Grant Resources Terms and Conditions for Rotary Foundation District Grants and Global Grants A Guide to Global Grants Areas of Focus Policy Statements Rotary’s Areas of Focus
Contact Information +1 866-976-8279 (toll free) Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201-3698, USA