Due to Rotarians’ enormous support of the Rotary Japan 2011 Disaster
Recovery Fund, The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees has approved
changes to the fund to make distributing money for relief efforts
easier. (click below to read more)
More than US$3.6 million has been donated to the fund to help in
long-term recovery projects following the devastating earthquake and
tsunami on 11 March. More than 30 Matching Grants worth $1.1 million has
already been approved.
The Rotary Higashi Nihon Shinsai Fukkokikin (Rotary East Japan
Earthquake Recovery Fund) Committee has been formed to oversee the fund.
The committee, composed of six Japanese Rotarians, will identify the
needs of the affected communities, manage the distribution of funds,
oversee project implementation, report on the projects, and ensure that
all stewardship practices are followed.
As part of the changes, projects approved by the committee will not
have to meet the regular requirements of Matching Grants and Rotary
Foundation Global Grants. For example, funds could be used for
construction. Additionally, money from the Japan fund will no longer be
made available through Matching Grants and global grants.
This approach is similar to how the Foundation successfully managed
the Solidarity in South Asia Fund following the tsunami in 2004.
Rotary clubs and districts in Japan may apply to the Japan fund by
completing an application form and returning it to the Rotary Higashi
Nihon Shinsai Fukkokikin Committee. Download grant application.
Rotary clubs and districts may still apply for Matching Grants and
Global Grants funded by the World Fund to support disaster recovery
projects in Japan. Matching Grant applications do not have to meet the
50 percent minimum for international partner contributions, but all
other standard requirements will apply.
For more information, contact Jennifer Kordell at 1-847-866-3104.
The deadline to contribute to the Rotary Japan 2011 Disaster Recovery Fund is 31 December.
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