GORTA AND ROTARY WORKING TOGETHER
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GORTA AND ROTARY WORKING TOGETHER
WHO IS GORTA?• Longest running overseas development agency in Ireland• Creating sustainable livelihoods in the developing world• Working in 5 key countries in Sub-Saharan Africa• Gorta’s mission is to work for a world free from the injustices
of - chronic hunger - poverty – disease …having special regard for the plight of children and the empowerment of women.
We partner with business in Ireland to achieve these goals.
OUR COUNTRIES OF OPERATION
1. In 2013, 6 of the 10 fastest growing economies are in Africa.
2. Projected to have the largest economic growth of any continent over the next decade.
3. Africa projected to grow by 5.3% in 2014 alone (African Development Bank).
4. Foreign investment up fivefold since 2000.
5. Middle income countries account for half of all African countries.
6. Growth is being driven by the private sector.
WHAT DOES AFRICA MEAN
TO YOU?
THERE ARE GOOD THINGS HAPPENING IN AFRICA:
…but…
17%
83%
WATER
One in six people has no access to clean water
50%50%
15%
85%
LITERACY
50% of youth in sub-Saharan Africa are illiterate
EMPLOYMENT
e.g. up to 85% youth unemployment in Kenya
CHALLENGES STILL REMAINHowever…
AND FOOD INSECURITY REMAINS EXTREMELY HIGH
Gorta implements food security programmes which eradicate
hunger and sustain life.
Gorta helps communities to manage their water sources in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Business is the engine behind growth in any economy and open markets
contribute to sustainable development.
FOOD AND NUTRITION
WATER AND SANITATION
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
GORTA WORKS IN THREE KEY AREAS:
HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
SHARING SKILLS AND EXPERTISE COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS FUNDRAISE
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORTBECOME OUR VOICEJOINT VENTURES
WHAT YOU CAN GAIN
POSITIVE EXPOSURE BUILD CREDIBILITY BUILD MORALE
LINKS TO LIKE-MINDED PEOPLERECRUIT FUTURE ROTARIANSBE PART OF THE FUTURE OF AFRICA
ROTARY CONFERENCE 2013
CLOTHES COLLECTION WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP
TO HELP STOCK GORTA SHOPS AND HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES
SUPPORTING GORTA SHOPS
GORTA SHOPS
GORTA AND ROTARY IN PARTNERSHIP