Partnerships & Collaborations
Partnerships & Collaborations
Partnerships
Rotary is a leading partner in the Global Polio Eradication initiative. Rotary’s pledge for a polio free world was made in 1985 when there were 125 polio endemic countries and hundreds of new cases every single day.
Today polio remains endemic in only 2 countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, down from the 125 in 1985. Over that period, members have contributed $2.1 billion, countless volunteer hours and also encouraged Governments to contribute $10 billion to the effort.
The Bill Gates Foundation matches 2 to 1 any donations raised through Rotary, so his contribution has been massive. Rotary has recently pledged a further £150 million to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
Disaster Relief
Rotary and ShelterBox collaborate to provide emergency shelter and vital supplies to stabilise, protect and support communities affected by disasters and humanitarian crises.
A ShelterBox contains a tent, blankets, water purification, cooking equipment, tools etc. and the organisation is established globally to respond to disasters and conflicts, within hours.
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