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Guatemala Literacy Project: A Successful 20-Year Partnership
The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) is a 20-year partnership involving 600 Rotary clubs across 8 countries, aimed at improving literacy through comprehensive educational programs and resources. It highlights the collaboration between Rotary International and the Cooperative for Education, focusing on strengths and challenges in NGO-Rotary partnerships. Essential aspects include grant management, community involvement, and effective communication strategies to ensure meaningful contributions from both sides.
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- 1. GUATEMALA LITERACY PROJECT ASUCCESSFUL 20 YEAR PARTNERSHIP Carolyn Johnson, Julio Grazioso, MaryJo Jean-Francois, Jessica Stieritz Tuesday, June 26th 2018
- 2. Carolyn Johnson Past DistrictGovernor Yarmouth Rotary, District 7780 Yarmouth, Maine, USA
- 3. Julio Grazioso District Governor VistaHermosa Rotary, District 4250 Guatemala City, Guatemala
- 4. Jessica Stieritz Liaison toRotary International Cooperative for Education Cincinnati, Ohio USA
- 5. MaryJo Jean-Francois Area ofFocus Manager, Basic Education and Literacy The Rotary Foundation
- 7. Session Goals • Historyof the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) and its relationship with Cooperative for Education (CoEd) • Describing Rotary / NGO partnership: international club perspective • Describing Rotary / NGO partnership: host club perspective • Strengths and challenges of NGO / Rotary partnerships • The Rotary Foundation’s perspective on partnerships
- 8. History of theGLP and relationship with CoEd
- 9. What is theGuatemala Literacy Project?
- 11. Worldwide GLP Family 600Rotary Clubs 75 Districts 8 Countries 20+ Years
- 12. Textbooks K – 6thgrade 7th – 9th grade 7th – 12th grade Cooperative for Education: A comprehensive approach CORP Computers Rise
- 13. 193 Textbook Projects 45Computer Centers 70 CORP 353 Rise Scholars2018 Active Programs 47,000 students benefited
- 14. Grant Management Program Implementation Long-TermFollow Up Teacher Training Program Evaluation Youth Development Activities Program & Training Headquarters Student Sponsorships Textbooks Computers Children’s Literature Teaching Supplies Teacher Training Program Evaluation Youth Development Activities
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- 16. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS Global Grants Over Time
- 17. GLP Advisory Board •Formalize the process to clarify roles & responsibilities • Help identify host/international partners for grant • Provide support for clubs sponsoring grants (advisory role) • Liaison to NGO regarding Rotary protocols, expectations • Importance to involve Rotarians (host & international) and partner organization • Executive Committee comprised of Rotarians
- 18. Working with anNGO Partner (International Club Perspective) Strengths • Expertise! Scalability! • Experience delivering the product • Capacity for support (communication, promotion, visiting the project) Challenges • Balancing Rotary & NGO’s project goals • Meaningful Rotarian involvement • Branding & Communication (whose story is it?)
- 19. The Host Club’sPerspective
- 20. Local Rotarian Involvement GrantDevelopment, Community Assessment, Project Development, Budget management
- 21. The Rotary Foundation Audit CORP Clausura Rotarians celebrate teachersreceiving their CORP certification
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- 25. Working with aNGO Partner (Host Club Perspective) Strengths ● Synergy - connections to assist other clubs & projects ● Credibility ● Connections, friendships, & partnerships Caveats ● Not to take the work of the NGO for granted
- 26. Benefits and challengesfor an NGO to partner with Rotary
- 30. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS Why is partnering with Rotary a good opportunity for an NGO?
- 31. • Resources –Rotarians & matching grant opportunities • Name recognition & credibility • Club network
- 32. Worldwide GLP Family 600Rotary Clubs 75 Districts 8 Countries 20+ Years
- 33. What does anNGO bring to the partnership?
- 38. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS Challenge: Who makes a decision? RI? GG Sponsor Clubs? CoEd? TRF? GLP Advisory Board?
- 39. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS Solutions: Decision-making challenges ● Frequent communication ● Definition of roles & parameters ● Advisory Board
- 40. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS Challenge: Rotarian Involvement ● Volunteers are busy people ● Work schedules ● Travel distances and safety
- 41. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS Solution: Rotarian Involvement
- 42. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS Challenge: Global Grants are complex Up to 4 years 300+ pages 3 site visits Up to $700,000 125 Clubs 25 districts
- 43. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS Solution: Global Grant complexity Solution? Make sure the NGO is aware of Rotary’s expectations:
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- 48. Partnership What does atrue partnership look like?
- 49. How do youfind the right partners for your project? • Being approached • Finding your own • Using your contacts and networks
- 50. Working Together • Rolesand responsibilities • Signing an MOU • Communication
- 51. A PAGE FORBIG BOLDBULLET ITEMS ● DON’T get too comfortable ● DO continue to ask questions, share info, etc. ● DO work as a team ● DON’T worry if things change! Do’s and Don’ts
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