Project Fairs
What are Rotary’s Project Fairs?
Rotary’s Project Fairs are events that connect clubs seeking international service projects with clubs interested in collaborating with global partners. These annual regional events are held by Rotary districts to encourage international fellowship and collaborations in World Community Service efforts. Host district clubs display their projects, and visitors from other countries identify those that best fit their club’s goals. The participants discuss their interests, concerns, and ideas about the projects. Project Fairs typically last two to three days and may include visits to service projects or opportunities to experience the local culture. Any club representative or Rotary member who is interested in supporting an international service project can attend a project fair.
Invitation for Clubs and Members to Attend
The West Africa Project Fair (WAFP) is an invaluable platform for networking, sharing project ideas, and securing the necessary support to bring your community service projects to life, enhancing our members experience and telling our story as people of action. The 2024 WAPF is scheduled to come off from October 29 to November 5, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. It is the first hybrid edition of the fair that will offer participants and visitors the opportunity to join both virtually and in-person. Rotary District 9104 will be hosting eight (8) other participating districts countries (Districts 9101, 9103, 9111, 9112, 9126, 9127, 9141 and 9142) extended over fourteen (14) West African as well as our international partners from all over the globe.
The WAPF is indeed a highlight for most clubs in West Africa as it provides participating clubs with:
Access to Funding Opportunities: Clubs get to engage directly with potential sponsors, donors, and Rotary partners around the Rotary world who are eager to support impactful projects.
Collaborative Environment: Participants connect with fellow Rotarians from across the region and beyond to exchange ideas, best practices, and insights that can enhance the effectiveness and reach of your projects.
Expert Guidance: Participating clubs’ benefit from the expertise of experienced Rotarians and project managers. Learn about the application process for District and Global Grants and receive valuable tips on how to make your proposals stand out, marketable and best project planning and management tips.
Hybrid Format: This is the first hybrid WAPF offering Rotarians and clubs the opportunity to participate both in person and online. The hybrid format ensures that everyone has the opportunity to participate both in person and online. The hybrid format ensures that everyone has the opportunity to participate and contribute, regardless of geographical limitations while promoting the participating club’s international service opportunities
Grant Policies
Details on Obtaining a Grant to Attend a Project Fair
Project Fair Attendance Grants:
- a. Grants will be authorized for up to $2,000 for a Project Fair in the Americas and $2,500 for a Project
Fair in other regions - b. Matching funds from the requesting Club(s) are not required
- c. No club may apply for more than one Project Fair Attendance Grant per Rotary Year
- d. A club may be awarded only one Project Fair Attendance Grant for any Project Fair in any given year
- e. Project Fair Attendance Grantees are required to provide a narrative report to the Grants Committee
Chair and the District International Service Chair in a manner and form specified within 30-days of
attending a Project Fair - f. A Rotarian previously funded to attend a Project Fair is not eligible to receive funding for
subsequent Project Fairs
*Narrative reports are required if a club is given a grant.
See Rotary Website in Project Fairs Around the World
https://my.rotary.org/en/exchange-ideas/project-fairs
With Questions:
To learn how to sponsor a project fair or how to attend one, please write to rotary.service@rotary.org
Past Fairs attended by District Clubs/Members
The narrative reports are interesting, helpful and informative.