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BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY

Rotary supports activities and training to improve education for all children, and literacy for children and
adults.

Area of Focus Statement of Purpose and Goals

TRF enables Rotarians to ensure that all people have sustainable access to basic education and literacy by:

1. Supporting programs that strengthen a community’s ability to provide basic education and
literacy to all
2. Increasing adult literacy

3. Working to reduce gender disparity in education

4. Funding graduate scholarships for career-minded professionals related to basic education and
literacy

Parameters for Eligibility

TRF considers the following activities to be within the scope of the basic education and literacy area of
focus:
1. Improving academic outcomes at the early childhood, primary, and secondary levels, in
collaboration with local school officials

2. Educating adults in reading, writing, and numeracy skills
3. Providing professional development opportunities for teachers with a qualified trainer in
curriculum implementation, effective instructional methods, or student assessments

4. Strengthening basic educational outcomes by providing improved learning materials and facilities
supported by enhanced curricula and new professional development for teachers
5. Improving academic support for before- and after-school programs by training tutors and
teachers, conducting student assessments, and providing equipment if needed

6. Supporting educators’ ability to help students with physical or developmental disabilities achieve
greater academic outcomes by providing professional development opportunities for teachers and
staff, as well as basic educational materials and enhanced facilities if needed

TRF considers the following activities to be outside the scope of the basic education and literacy area of
focus and not eligible for global grant funding:
1. Projects that consist exclusively of infrastructure, vehicles, or equipment purchases, and training
on their use

2. Projects that provide salaries, tuition, or school supplies without the means for the community or
non-Rotary entity to maintain these in the future
3. Projects that purchase only extracurricular or play materials or playgrounds

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