Reach Out to Africa
International Partners

PDG Brad HowardPDG Philippe Lamoise

PDG Brad Howard Email PDG Brad Howard

PDG Philippe Lamoise Email PDG Philippe Lamoise

The Reach Out to Africa committee shall enhance Rotary in Africa with an emphasis on service project development, needs assessments, "hands-on" participation, membership development, partnerships with Rotary clubs in other countries, utilization of RI and TRF resources, and involvement in Rotary programs. The committee shall consider the RI Strategic Plan to improve service opportunities for Rotarians and the goal of enhancing and emphasizing the Family of Rotary and align its recommendations to the plan.

Although this is a worldwide committee, 2 of the International Parnters Subcommittee members are Rotarians in Zone 26, and are therefore using this webpage for their specific actions and support of the committee.

Goals

  • Mobilize African Rotarians in developing service projects that address community needs and motivate them to include "hands on" participation in these projects.
  • Build awareness among Rotarians in developed countries on the compelling needs of the continent and motivate them in deploying resources to address these needs.
  • Develop partnerships among Rotary clubs in Africa, Rotary clubs in other countries, and international organizations interested in humanitarian service. To include a special advocacy role for countries that share a language or close ties with Africa.
  • Provide guidance on Rotary International and Foundation programs to Rotary clubs in Africa, especially as a resource for service projects and partnering with clubs in other countries.
  • Facilitate communication and better understanding among Rotarians of different nations, religions, beliefs, cultures and communities as they work together.
  • Involve youth and the Family of Rotary in the Reach Out to Africa Initiative to build bridges of understanding.
  • Promote Rotary values and increase membership in Africa.
  • Improve communication and the image of Rotary in Africa.

Resource Center

15-Jul-10

Online Calendar for Africa Events
Check out this calendar for events happening in Africa welcoming the participation of international partners.

17-Mar-10

All Africa Breakfast at the RI Convention in Montreal
The date is Tuesday June 22, at 7 am.

8-Jul-09

Trip to the 2009 West Africa Project Fair (218 KB)
The 2009 West Africa Project Fair will take place in Cotonou, Benin, in November 2009. This document describes an 8-day organized trip to attend the Project Fair and National Immunization Day in Benin. Because of limited space, we expect this program will sell out in the next few weeks.

17-Feb-09

Reach Out to Africa Official Website
This is the official website for the Reach Out to Africa Initiative.

17-Feb-09

List of Matching Grants Projects in Africa Looking for Funding
If you are looking to make a contribution to a project in Africa, this list is sorted by the amount needed to fund the project. Find a project you can afford in a country you are interested to support, and click the 'Pledge' button on the project page.

17-Feb-09

List of Approved Matching Grant Projects in Africa
These are projects that have already been funded and approved. This can give you an idea of the kind of projects that can be done in Africa, and some contact persons if you have questions about specific projects in specific countries.

16-Feb-09

Demographic Information about Rotary in Africa

16-Feb-09

Map of Rotary Districts in Africa (70 KB)

16-Feb-09

Rotary Africa Magazine
This is the official website for the Rotary Africa Magazine. The cost of a 12 month subscription to Rotary Africa for overseas posting is 340 South African Rand (about $34). Contact us if you need information on how to subscribe.

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