Special Projects

ALL PROJECTS ARE SPECIAL, THOUGH THERE ARE ONE-OFF PROJECTS WE FUND SEPARATELY.

Can you help us by donating to these very worthwhile projects? Please read about those we wish to fund at the moment. Do contact us if you would like to discuss the project(s) or wish to contribute. Details on how to donate are included below.

Thank you for supporting our special projects. Please use the Donate Now buttons on this page then add the project number that appears in bold in the ‘please add special instructions’ or ‘add a note’ field on the PayPal payment page.
You can also choose one of the other payment options at the bottom of this page. 

JOIN WITH OTHER ROTARY CLUBS AND ROTARIANS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

018 ROTARIANS AGAINST MALARIA: THE VANUATU MALARIA ELIMINATION PROGRAM
Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) is a network established in Australia in the mid-1990s to fight the scourge of malaria in our neighboring countries. In Vanuatu, between 1991 and 1994, New Zealand Rotarians joined forces with Australian Rotarians to fund the Vanuatu Malaria Control Program that provided villagers with critical access to bed nets throughout Vanuatu. The response from Rotarians then was phenomenal with over 100 Rotary clubs in 15 districts and three matching Rotary Grants. Watch this video that illustrates the historic collaboration between New Zealand and Australia Rotarians. Today, RAM continues its work in developing countries working with governments to eliminate malaria.

Malaria has caused worldwide suffering particularly among the poor. In 2018, there were:
228 million cases worldwide
405,000 deaths - 67% of deaths were children under 5 years
Pregnant women and children are most vulnerable to malaria
(WHO World Malaria Report 2019) 018

309 TANZANIA - PROJECT CHEF (Clothe, House, Educate, Feed)
The creation of the Upendo Leprosy Victims’ Rehabilitation and Self-Reliance Centre in 1995 was achieved by the consistent encouragement and material support of a network of people around the world. The Centre continues to be a refuge for people with leprosy providing essential medical support to the residents. A large vegetable garden, the rearing of in-calf heifers, chickens and pigs provides essential food and income for long-term sustainability. Donate to support this activity. 309 (Milford)

301 SAMOA - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
This activity will establish a Science Centre for Samoa with physical and digital exhibits and an associated outreach programme. The Centre will spark engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects and indigenous knowledge among primary school children while complementing the education curriculum. Rotary Club and Rotarian contributions will be matched 4 for 1. 301 (Wellington/Apia)

308 PACIFIC - ROTARY EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITS (ERKs)
For 40 years, Rotary NZ has provided relief to families and communities affected by sudden emergencies by providing essential supplies in times of needs, particularly in the after-effects of cyclones, floods, tsunami and earthquakes. The response has always relied on the generosity and volunteerism of New Zealand Rotarians and communities. Supplies are pre-positioned in Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Auckland. 308 (Multi District/Clubs)

316 TANZANIA - GIVING A FUTURE TO VLUNERABLE CHILDREN AND RURAL WOMEN
The ’Laketau’ activity aims to support 140 homeless children by offering them a home, vocational training and physical and emotional support. It also supports local women to grow vegetables and raise livestock to provide them with an income to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. 316 (Papamoa/Moshi)

428 TONGA - IMPROVING HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
This activity is to upgrade an operating theatre in Vaiola Hospital to best practice standards and improve surgical outcomes for the Tongan community. 428 (Whanganui North/Nuku’alofa)

315 TANZANIA - JOBORTUNITY
Jobortunity supports youth from vulnerable and challenging backgrounds in Meru District in the Arusha region by creating professional and employable staff. Through the Hi5 - 21st Century Skills Training, youth are given an opportunity for a better life. The programme affects the lives of participating youth in the best way possible as it enables them to secure good employment within companies, feel professionally fulfilled in their work environment and live balanced and meaningful lives. 315 (Papanui/Usa River)

426 UGANDA - ABANDONED CHILDREN
This activity financially supports orphan children at Luwero Community Primary and Secondary Schools at the same time connecting Kiwi kids to the Ugandan children to plant seeds of hope via education, letter writing, sustainability, sport, dance and shared passions. 426 (Whakatu)

006 FIJI - ROTAHOMES (KOROIPITA) URGENTLY NEEDS 10 ADDITIONAL HOMES  
This activity was initially named the Fiji Rotahomes Project with the objective “to eliminate sub-human living conditions in west Viti Levu by providing basic cyclone-safe homes, clean water and living essentials”. Over the past 33 years 738 homes have been built in the country areas and for the past 18 years and in parallel, the Project has been building a model town which now has 241 homes. Ten more homes are needed urgently. 006 (Papanui) https://mtctfiji.org

301 SAMOA – NoBESITY
Assisting parents and schools to promote good health, encouraging and inspiring young children to learn nutritional eating habits and supporting exercise programmes and sporting activities. 301 (Apia)   

409 VANUATU – DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
A cluster of Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs partnering with NZ NGO Pacific Pathways in Vanuatu to provide support for community based sustainable development programmes in the education sector including cyclone proofing buildings as evacuation centres for communities following a cyclone. 409 (Christchurch Sunrise and others)

004 TONGA - CHILDREN WITH ACUTE DISABILITIES
The needs of the disabled are very much neglected in Tonga. They receive no financial support. Many families with severely disabled family members live in deplorable conditions. Mango Tree Centre supports 1,000 disabled people, giving dignity to those that are most vulnerable. 004 (Papanui/Nuku'alofa)

313 TONGA – IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS, HEALTH and ENVIRONMENT
This activity will establish tree planting initiatives, increase communities' understanding of land and coastal protection and land/crop/livestock management through the raising of vegetable crops and protection of livestock such as poultry from predation and to prevent damage to crops, for example, by pigs. 313 (Nuku’alofa)

402 FIJI - ROTARY PACIFIC WATER FOR LIFE (RPWFL)                        
Providing safe water supply and access to improved basic sanitation and hygiene for rural households and schools transforms lives, especially those of women and children. It also builds the community’s resilience. In times of flooding, robust water and sanitation infrastructure reduces the risk of drinking water contamination arising from seepage from damaged facilities. During long dry spells, water stress burdens a community. Over the past 12 years, RPWFL has been responsible for the construction of over 303 projects to bring piped water supplies to rural Fijians. These projects have benefited at least 75,850 villagers. Rotary Club and Rotarian contributions will be matched 4 for 1. 402 (Suva North)

404 PACIFIC - INTERPLAST
RNZWCS is pleased to support Interplast through a Memorandum of Understanding. When you donate to Interplast, you contribute directly to changing futures today. Your donation will give someone in need the chance to have life-changing surgery, and it will give them the opportunity to learn new skills that will benefit their community for years to come. Donate to Interplast on RNZWCS's page on Interplast's website. 404

304 PACIFIC - REPURPOSING EQUIPMENT - DONATIONS IN KIND
New Zealand schools with changing teaching methods have thousands of desks available. Support the cost of freight to enable this valuable resource to be delivered as well as other essential items requested by Rotary clubs across Pacific countries. Containers are packed by Rotarians in Rotorua and Christchurch. 304

WASH - WATER, SANITATION AND HYGEINE
Rotary New Zealand World Community Service have many activities, large and small, awaiting a sponsor club or individual. Matching funds are available in some cases. Get in touch at info@rnzwcs.org

THREE DONATION OPTIONS:

1.  At any NZ Westpac Branch or via internet Banking using Account 03 1702 0192208 01 (put the project number that is in bold in the reference field)

2. Use the Special Projects donation button on this page. Please add the project number that appears in bold in the ‘please add special instructions’ or ‘add a note’ field on the PayPal payment page.

3. Via our Give a Little page (put project number in the comments field)

To make a general donation, please visit our donation page to support one or more of our five main causes. Thank you for your generosity.

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