What We Do
Rotarians are people of action. We believe in Service Above Self.
We serve our community and the world.
Serving the World
We support humanitarian projects around the world to promote world understanding and peace through our International Service Committee.
During 2023-24 we helped fund projects in:
- Cuba
- Ghana
- India
- Niger
- Roatan
- Uganda
- Ukraine
Here are some highlights.
Prashani International School, Puri, India
In cooperation with the World Family Fund in Ojai, a new backup electric generator was purchased and installed using a 2023-24 District 5240 Grant. There was
an official celebration and dedication of the newgenerator was held. ISC funded a second emergency project to replace the potable water tanks, piping and
treatment system for the student hostel buildings.
an official celebration and dedication of the newgenerator was held. ISC funded a second emergency project to replace the potable water tanks, piping and
treatment system for the student hostel buildings.
Little Big Bootcamp and Microgrants Program for 2023-24
The Little Big Fund Bootcamp for young social entrepreneurs was held in October. This is the second year that we had partnered with Kapadia Education Fund and Little Big Fund to train young social entrepreneurs from around the world to start their own nonprofit organization. The club contributed $4,000 to five Bootcamp graduates who have been judged as ready to implement their ideas. We are involved with he Little Big Fund in the planning for next year’s program.
Uganda Medical Clinic. The construction of the new medical clinic is completed in Uganda. Our club has provided the funds for purchase of the plot of land and
construction materials. We partnered with the Rotary Club Source of the Nile in Kampala to administer the funds for the project. Kayaka Yassin built his new clinic and received a certification from Uganda as a registered enterprise. At a ceremony in December, we installed a plaque honoring Dr. Bob Skankey for his financial and professional support to this young social entrepreneur.
The Little Big Fund Bootcamp for young social entrepreneurs was held in October. This is the second year that we had partnered with Kapadia Education Fund and Little Big Fund to train young social entrepreneurs from around the world to start their own nonprofit organization. The club contributed $4,000 to five Bootcamp graduates who have been judged as ready to implement their ideas. We are involved with he Little Big Fund in the planning for next year’s program.
Uganda Medical Clinic. The construction of the new medical clinic is completed in Uganda. Our club has provided the funds for purchase of the plot of land and
construction materials. We partnered with the Rotary Club Source of the Nile in Kampala to administer the funds for the project. Kayaka Yassin built his new clinic and received a certification from Uganda as a registered enterprise. At a ceremony in December, we installed a plaque honoring Dr. Bob Skankey for his financial and professional support to this young social entrepreneur.
Ukraine
We provided $7,000 from the Skankey Restricted Fund to Volyn Lyceum, a school/refugee center, in western Ukraine. The school has been housing 60
orphans and as many as 170 internally displaced people in their dormitories. They used the funds to purchase a new washer, wood stove and other needed equipment. We worked through the Rotary Club Ternopil City in Kremenets, Ukraine.
We provided $7,000 from the Skankey Restricted Fund to Volyn Lyceum, a school/refugee center, in western Ukraine. The school has been housing 60
orphans and as many as 170 internally displaced people in their dormitories. They used the funds to purchase a new washer, wood stove and other needed equipment. We worked through the Rotary Club Ternopil City in Kremenets, Ukraine.
Botswana Global Scholarship Grant
In 2021, we partnered with the Rotary Club ofGaborone and the Rotary Club of Bend, OR on a Global Scholarship Grant. The $30,000 grant provided funding for a young Botswana medical doctor to obtain her advanced graduate degree to become a certified surgeon. The final report has received TRF approval
and was formally closed last month.
and was formally closed last month.
Ghana
We assisted the Rotary E Club of One World complete a District Grant to purchase books for a school in the Volta Region of Ghana. The village is recovering from a devastating flood last year that destroyed the school. ISC joined another club to provide funding for a satellite internet communication system for nomads in Niger.
We assisted the Rotary E Club of One World complete a District Grant to purchase books for a school in the Volta Region of Ghana. The village is recovering from a devastating flood last year that destroyed the school. ISC joined another club to provide funding for a satellite internet communication system for nomads in Niger.
Estimated Volunteer Hours Total: 240 Hours
ISC Financial Contributions 2023-24 — Total $58,266
ISC Budget ($15,000) $14,494
Skankey Restricted Fund $23,700
Club Roatan Restricted Fund $7,072
KEF Contribution $13,000
ISC Financial Contributions 2023-24 — Total $58,266
ISC Budget ($15,000) $14,494
Skankey Restricted Fund $23,700
Club Roatan Restricted Fund $7,072
KEF Contribution $13,000
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