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It is important
to assist communities in the post-earthquake recovery period so this project
promotes relationships between community groups and their local Rotary clubs in
Canterbury, NZ that can endure well beyond the life span of the project.
The project fund has been supported and promoted by Canterbury
Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA).
The core focus is supporting ‘grass-root’ initiatives to encourage
individuals to do something constructive in, and beneficial to, their
community. The fundamental values of the project are:
• Recognising that communities have strengths and assets
• Engaging communities and/or connecting people to people
• Strengthening community leadership
• Doing things differently
• Supporting parents, young children and families
• Utilising community assets
• Community-led recovery
The Neighbourhood Project is “not just about signing cheques”.
A Rotary club is linked with each project, whose members then work with
the applicants to find out what they need and how they can help. This unique
method assists Rotary clubs to become more engaged in their local communities,
but also assists community groups to establish an on-going relationship with
their local Rotary club.
The initial funding came from international and national Rotary
districts.
Applicants can apply for up to $500 for small neighbourhood events
and up to $4,000 for larger community events.
The Rotary Neighbourhood
Project Charitable Trust is a registered charity (CC49664) that was set up in
April 2013 and has since donated $82,000 towards 90
diverse projects. These range from Sydenham Preschool tree huts
and Wainoni School breakfast club to the Birthright winter camp and Lyttleton
street art.
For more information visit www.rotaryneighbourhood.org.nz.
Any Rotary clubs that are able to support this worthwhile project can contact
Jenny George via jenny.george@assurehealth.co.nz
/ +64 21 270 9651.
