Well done, India!
The Rotary Foundation is the backbone of Rotary, the shining jewel in Rotary’s crown. It allows us to put our service, thoughts and ideas into action.
Rotarians of our zones have shown that they are committed and fully supportive of the Foundation. In 2023–24 India was Number 2 in the world with a contribution of nearly $32 million to TRF. Five districts contributed over $2 million each and 10 districts contributed over $1 million each. What is more, an Indian district — RID 3141 — was the Number 1 contributor and four districts were among the top 10 worldwide. That is truly remarkable. Compliments to the 2023–24 district governors, district and regional TRF teams of our zones for this great effort.
The trustees of The Rotary Foundation have set an ambitious fundraising goal of $500 million for 2024–25. As a team, all of us will work together and achieve this goal.
The TRF priorities for 2024–25 are:
- Support End Polio Now by contributing to your district’s PolioPlus Society — help your district achieve a minimum of 50 members or grow the PolioPlus Society by 20 per cent by the end of 2024–25.
- Become a Paul Harris Society member by donating $1,000 to the Annual Fund every year and encourage others to join too.
- Lead by example: When each Rotarian gives to TRF it strengthens our ability to touch lives and transform communities.
- All Rotary clubs must contribute to the Annual Fund. Increase the number of donors by 20 per cent.
- Focus and leverage CSR India grants
- Always keep an eye on stewardship of TRF funds
- As a team let us reach our Endowment goal of $2.025 billion by 2025. By increasing our endowment, we can ensure that Rotary does good in the world well beyond our lifetime.
Each one of you and those within your family of Rotary can work to achieve the dreams you, and all Rotary members, have for our community and the world. And our Rotary Foundation can make that happen.
Together let us keep doing good in the world. That is the Magic of Rotary and TRF.
Bharat Pandya
TRF Trustee
