CRCID Presentation to TRF

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What is CRCID?

• Outline
• Introduction
• What is CRCID
• CRCID CIDA
• CRCID Rotary
• COMMON MYTHS ABOUT CRCID
• 2009-2012 PROGRAMS

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CRCID Vision

• The Canadian Rotary Collaboration for
  International Development will be a leading
  advocate in fostering the alleviation of poverty
  and improving the quality of life through
  facilitating the implementation of sustainable
  international development programs.

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What is CRCID

• CRCID Stands for
• Canadian Rotary Collaboration
• for
• International Development
• Recognized as a Multi-District Activity by Rotary
  International
• Umbrella for all Canadian Rotary clubs seeking
  matched funding from Canadian Government.

Formally known as Canadian Rotary Committee for
International Development
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What is CRCID?

• CRCID Provides
• Matched funding for Cdn. R/C World Community
  Service programs and/or projects.
• Development Education to Cdn. Rtns.
• Evaluation of programs and projects.
• Expertise and support.

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CRCID and CIDA

• Between 1982 and 2006, CRCID received
  CAD22,467,377 from CIDA
• 18,195,434 for program funding
•   4,271,943 for Rotarys Polio Eradication
  Initiative
• 3-Year Contribution Agreements with CIDA for
  block funding
• Approved June 1, 2006 for CAD 2.49 million
• Funding includes 12 for admin. support.
• Potential for program funding from CIDA country
  desks.
• E.g. A program in Haiti by White Rock, BC clubs

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CRCID and Rotary

• CRCID only matches Rotary funds identified as
  Canadian
• CRCID Members are Cdn. Rtns. appointed by 23 DGs
  in Zone 22.
• CRCID Staff are Rtns.
• Close relations with TRF in Evanston
• As of May 2005, TRF Canada Tax Receipting
  Coordinator located in CRCID office.
• As of May 2007 Foundation Fulfillment Coordinator
  located in CRCID office.

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Projects to Programs

• Projects
• Weaknesses
• Uncoordinated development for region or country
• Focus on individual communities
• Capacity drain caused by managing multiple
  projects
• Short life cycle (1-3 yrs.)

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Projects to Programs

• Programs
• Definition
• A Program is a multitude of projects implemented
  in a coordinated way to address a sector wide
  concern
• Strengths of Programs
• Coordinated development for region or country
• Single management process
• Longer life cycle (3 yrs.)

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CRCID Program Model

Rotary Program

Related Club Project 1
Related Club Project 2
Related Club Project 3
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Geographic Focus

• CRCID initially mandated to fund projects in any
  ODA (Official Development Assistance) country.
• 2003 CIDA recommended geographic focus because
• Insufficient funding to make impact
• Easier for monitoring evaluation.
• Current policy is for geographic focus to reflect
  programs approved for funding during 3-year
  agreement with CIDA.

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COMMON MYTHS ABOUT CRCID
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Myth 1

• Programs are too big for a club

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Myth 1

• Program can be defined as a multitude of related
  projects implemented over time.

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Myth 2

• CRCID doesnt have any money

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Myth 2

• CRCID has received uninterrupted funding from
  CIDA since 1985
• In 2006 CIDA approved CRCID for 2.5 million over
  3-years with 1.77 million dedicated to Rotary
  Developing Country Programs

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Myth 3

• Clubs cannot apply to CRCID to implement projects.

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Myth 3

• CRCID requested that each of its programs include
  in proposals a budget to support projects that
  are related to the program.
• Clubs implementing Program Related Projects can
  submit an application to CRCID for matched
  funding at any time during the 3-year program
  agreement.

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Myth 4

• CRCID is an extension of the Government of Canada
  through CIDA

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Myth 4

• This is NOT the head office for CRCID

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Myth 4

• CRCID is a Rotary International sanctioned
  Multi-District Activity
• All members, Directors and staff are Rotarians
• Government of Canada is supporting Canadian
  Rotary World Community Service through funding to
  CRCID

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Myth 5

• Clubs in the United States cannot participate in
  CRCID programs and projects

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Myth 5

• U.S. Rotary clubs can partner with Canadian clubs
  to access CRCID funding.

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Myth 6

• CRCID
• is too bureaucratic

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Myth 6

• CRCID reporting requirements are the standard for
  donor agencies
• CRCID staff encouraged to be flexible when
  dealing with potential projects and programs

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Myth 7

• CRCID Spends too much of its money on
  administration

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Myth 7

• CIDA provides 12 funding towards Administrative
  Overhead (currently 89,000/yr.)
• CRCID seeking ways to reduce administrative costs
  by
• Sharing office space and costs with other tenants
  (e.g. Rotary Foundation Canada)
• Minimal number of paid staff (1.8 staff)
• Seeking other sources of revenue

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Myth 8

• CRCID and NOT the clubs choose the countries of
  focus

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Myth 8

• CRCIDs geographic focus determined by the Rotary
  programs approved for funding

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2009-12 Programs

• 1. Health Concerns
• Orphans Vulnerable Children (OVC) Programs
• CDCC - South Africa and,
• TRACC Uganda.
• Rural Community Development
• - Cameroon

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2009-12 Programs

• 2. Literacy Education
• Ripple Effect Program (Guatemala)
• Project Honduras Program (Honduras)
• Distance Learning Program (Belize)
• Project El Salvador

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2009-12 Programs

• 3. Water Management
• Nakuru Program (Kenya)

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CANADIAN ROTARY CENTENNIAL PROJECT

• Endorsed by the DGEs January 21st/09
• CIDA 1 to 1 matching

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CANADIAN ROTARY CENTENNIAL PROJECT

• School for 2,500 girls
• Jalalabad Afghanistan
• PDG Steve Brown D5340 California
• www.stevebrownrotary.com/Afghanistan/ index.htm

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CRCID Evolving

• Expand committee membership beyond CRCID
  membership
• CRCID initiated programs
• Visioning Committee

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The Beginning
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