T o provide secure funding for the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution, US$95 million is needed.

The funding initiative will enable Rotarians around the world to help foster world understanding and peace through education. It will focus on raising $90 million in endowed support for 120 Rotary World Peace Fellowships and $5 million for one-time fellowships to help provide more immediate support.

As of April 2006, more than $11.8 million has been contributed or committed by individual donors. Additionally, nearly $14.3 million has been contributed by clubs and districts through District Designated Fund resources.

The long-term success of the Rotary Centers depends on the financial support of Rotarians and friends of Rotary. Fellowships are the primary focus of the Rotary Centers funding effort, but there are many opportunities to support the program.

Endowment opportunities

An endowed fund is a gift made to the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation. The principal of an endowed fund is never spent, and a portion of the income is made available for the Rotary Centers as specified by the donor.

$1.5 million  
Endows a Rotary World Peace Fellow as often as every year for a two-year course of study in perpetuity

More than $750,000  
Endows a Rotary World Peace Fellow as often as every two years for a two-year course of study in perpetuity

More than $500,000 
Endows a Rotary World Peace Fellow as often as every three years for a two-year course of study in perpetuity

Funding a single fellowship

$60,000 
A one-time restricted annual gift of $60,000 funds a Rotary World Peace Fellowship for the full two-year program. This outright contribution provides immediate funding for the Rotary Centers, and 100 percent of the gift is spent on the program.

Other opportunities exist for making a named gift in support of the Rotary Centers. For more information, e-mail Foundation staff, or call 847-866-3354. To learn how your district can support the Rotary Centers, contact a Rotary Centers staff member, or call 847-866-3332.