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