How to Use Partnerships to Maximize Service

Workshop

Learning Objectives

• Identify resources to locate potential partners for projects.– Local ( Other USA RC’s /Districts)– International ( in country RC’s and NGO’s –with local

office in USA and international experience-)

Learning Objectives

• Identify ways to make your service projects more significant and sustainable.– Feasibility study– Active community participation– Understanding the community’s socioeconomic

conditions– Accountability

Learning Objectives

• Learn what kinds of projects are more likely to get Foundation funding.– Peace and Conflict Resolution– Disease Prevention and Treatment– Water and Sanitation– Maternal and Child Health Care– Basic Education and Literacy– Economic and Community Development

Learning Objectives

• Learn about Rotary resources for project ideas.– For local and International projects:– District 5710 Web site – Rotary International Web site– Other ONG’s

• Example: Woodland Charities and the Access to Education, Health and Safe Drinking Water in Guatemala, Honduras and Panama

Partnerships

Partnering for Projects• What is your project? – Medical?, Dental, Water Sanitation?

• What area of focus does it address?– RI 6 focus areas

• How it is sustainable?– Continuity, education/training and partnership

• How was it enhanced by the partnership?– Long term and short term partnership

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How to Use Partnerships to Maximize Service

Panel

Learning Objectives

• Identify potential partners and resources for projects.

• Identify ways to make your service projects more significant and sustainable.

• Identify best practices for forming partnerships with organizations and other clubs.