Events & Projects

Past International Projects

Mayan Families Stoves Project in Guatemala:

“Give Vision” Project (2008) and “Give Sight” Project (2007)

In light of the fact that one-fifth of the world’s blind population (45 million people) lives in India and 90% of the blindness is curable, Stanford Rotaract initiated a project to help address this problem. This project was a result of joint efforts of Rotary and Rotaract Clubs from the United States, India, and Bulgaria. With their support and that of Sankara Eye Society and the Rotary International Foundation, Stanford Rotaract was able to raise $50,000 for medical equipment and other needed supplies. In addition, Stanford Rotaractors traveled to Coimbatore, India and setup eye camps in which villagers were screened for eye-related conditions and then taken to Sankara for treatment, free of charge. To date, 75,000 visually impaired villagers have been treated through our efforts. The success of this project was recreated in the summer of 2008 in Bangalore, India. This project is a testament to the potential of like-minded individuals coming together and sharing a common vision.

“Computers for Bulgaria” Project (2006)

This project was a joint effort between five different Rotary and two different Rotaract Clubs from the United States and Bulgaria to provide disadvantaged youth with access to up-to-date technology. Two new computer labs were opened were officially opened in July 2006 at the Mathematical High School in Pazardjik, Bulgaria, benefiting approximately 1,000 students.

Key Rotaract Leaders for the Computers for Bulgaria Project

From left to right: Jesse Czelusta, Silvia Battilana,

Angel Kelchev and Maria Lazarova

Local Projects

“EPA.net/Rotaract Partnership” (Starting 2009)

Rotaract is collaborating with EPA.net, an organization that helps citizens of East Palo Alto connect with others and implement creative ideas through the use of technology.  By leveraging our Stanford and Rotary networks, we hope to develop and implement a revenue stream strategy for EPA.net so that it can continue its work in local communities.  We are also in the process of organizing volunteers to provide professional development and IT assistance to the EPA.net staff.  Take a look at the summary of the projects we’re looking to get started soon:

Option 1: Volunteer - if you have any of the following skills, you can help!

• Knowledge of CSS, XHTML, applications such as Dreamweaver and Photoshop
• Technical support skills, such as computer and network maintenance
• Ability to train others basic computer skills such as email, web searching, and word processing

Option 2: Create Revenue Stream Business Plan - EPA.net is looking for a professional-level business plan that will allow it to generate revenue outside of corporate sponsorships and grants.  All aspiring start-up CEOs, social entrepreneurs, community developers are encouraged to help out!

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