On March 14, Mesa West Rotarians and Guests will have an opportunity to learn more about how a grant using The Rotary Foundation grant process successfully improved health in Mongolia. The first Hepatitis Free Mongolia project was completed in 2017.Meredith Potts will provide information about the initial project, and an amazing Rotary tour opportunity which will take place in September of this year. Phase 2 of the project, which is in the final fund-gathering and planning stages will become a reality in the fall of 2019. The Hepatitis Free Mongolia project and the Rotary Tour Trip to Mongolia were both featured in the March District 5495 electronic monthly newsletter.
The 2017 project was supported by 31 Rotary clubs, 17 individuals, and 8 districts with six countries represented. In addition to Rotary Clubs, the pivotal partner was FIRE - Flagstaff International Relief Effort. Meredith Potts, our March 14 speaker, is the Executive Director for FIRE and a member of the Flagstaff Rotary Club.
The grant to support Phase 2 of the Hepatitis Free Mongolia project was presented to the USA/Mexico Friendship Conference and Grants Exchange Workshop held in Acapulco, Mexico In the fall of 2018.
This program will be interesting and will be an excellent way for Rotarians to understand how the dollars they give to The Rotary Foundation are multiplied through the matching grant process combined with voluntary efforts and collaborative partnership.