Rotary’s theme for 2022-23 is Imagine Rotary, and it is easy to imagine the difference the following projects will make across the globe. The projects were all successful in gaining funding through the Rotary Club of Balwyn’s Centenary Grants scheme, which will see $1 million over six years donated to...
Africa’s next top coders take on the world workforce
Onja is a social enterprise in Madagascar that trains capable, underprivileged youth into world class software developers and places them in global tech teams. Initiated and led by Rotarian Simon Jones, with the backing of Kevin Kevany and Gary Key, from the Rotary Club of St Johns and District 9920,...
Graffiti Removal Australia calls time
After 10 years of dedicated community service, Graffiti Removal Australia has ceased operation. Following several unsuccessful attempts to obtain a decision from the NSW Government on future funding of Graffiti Removal Day, the Board of Directors of Graffiti Removal Australia agreed at their December meeting there was no other option...
FORaMEAL
FORaMEAL is a project of the Rotary Club of Canterbury. The club has partnered with not-for-profit organisation Multicultural Australians Transforming and Engaging Society (M.A.T.E.S. for Change), which equips and challenges young multicultural Australians to participate in the social purpose sector. FORaMEAL provides emergency relief meals for those impacted by natural...
Rotary Club of Essendon’s International Projects
As well as numerous local projects, the Rotary Club of Essendon has a number of impressive international projects that are accredited by Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS). All donations to these projects are fully tax deductible. The club has organised projects in the Philippines, Kenya and Bangladeshi, however, it...
Be Your Own Boss
Be Your Own Boss is a District 9800 recognition program for Vocational Services. The initiative came about following a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Brighton, Young Change Agents (YCA), Bayside City Council and local schools, to deliver YCA’s Explorer and Youth Incubator (YINC) programs to young people in the...