Our Partners
None of us can do this alone. We need everyone to band together to make a difference. Below you will find information on our partnerships.
EARTH GIVES
Earth Gives Day (a 501-c-3 nonprofit) is utilizing the proven model of a “giving day” to bring attention and support to environmental organizations that support our oceans, land, air, wildlife, and much more.
The first Earth Gives Day is set for October 7, 2021. If you, your company, , or organization would like to be involved in this special effort, please connect with them soon. Opportunities for companies and individuals to sponsor and support this important initiative will offer up a great platform for those seeking to align with environmental and climate solution focused organizations – all in one spot. Sponsors and a special prize fund of philanthropic dollars will help rally people from across the country to connect to and support the work of important environmental nonprofits – currently the lowest funded issue sector. Earth Gives will begin onboarding nonprofits through an eligibility and registration process starting in mid-to-late June 2021. For sponsorship or nonprofit inquiries, contact Rhonda@earthgives.org
While this proven platform of a giving day will drive important resources to critical nonprofits, it will serve as a key conduit to rally our citizenry to the cause that requires all of us to be part of the solution. Its focus will go beyond the dollars and include important messaging, volunteer opportunities, inspiration for conscious consumerism, changed behaviors, voting habits and much more.
Donate to Earth Gives
Above: GB and Rotary International (RI) President, Ron Burton 13/14 (Presidential terms are one year July1-June 30) in Santa Fe, May 2014.
ROTARY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Rotary's Motto " Service above Self"
Founded in 1905. 35,000 Clubs in200 Countries with over 1,200,000 members
6 Areas of activity:
- Peace and conflict prevention/resolution.
- Disease prevention and treatment.
- Water and sanitation.
- Maternal and child health.
- Basic education and literacy.
- Economic and community development.
Most Notable Achievement - Eradication of Polio. Program started in 1980. WHO and others joined in in 1988. Polio does still exist, although polio cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988. From an estimated more than 350 000 cases to 22 reported cases in 2017. This reduction is the result of the global effort to eradicate the disease.Jan 20, 2020.
Another major area of Rotary activity is an International Youth Exchange Program.
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace - one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
A seventh area of activity has been added - infrastructure in place - will be announced on Earth Day 2021: 'Supporting the Environment' as the new Area of Focus for Rotary.
We are thrilled with this announcement!
ESRAG (Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group)
is the global Rotary Action Group that was instrumental in having 'Supporting the Environment' announced as the new Area of Focus for Rotary. ... Our membership includes Rotarians and the wider Rotary Family of Rotaractors, Interactors, Alumni and others.
